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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2001–2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Bilstein lists 19 parts for the 2001–2004 Volkswagen Jetta, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
509–531 mm20.0–20.9 in
Front, collapsed
348–438 mm13.7–17.2 in
Rear, extended
621–668 mm24.4–26.3 in
Rear, collapsed
392–438 mm15.4–17.2 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Narrow it to your Jetta

Submodel
Body
Engine

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-045744

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

35-046370

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks

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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Jetta you have.

Submodel
Body

19 parts for the 2004 Volkswagen Jetta

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-180308 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only (GL, GLS, TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 950kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180315 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only (GL, GLS, TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180377 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS only
  • Sedan only
  • L4 2.0L only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 960kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180384 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Sedan only (GL, GLS, TDI, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • L4 1.8L only (GL Sedan, GLS Sedan)
  • Not for GL Wagon L4 2.0L
  • Not for GLS Wagon L4 2.0L
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 960kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180414 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Not for GLI
  • Wagon only
  • L4 2.0L only (GL Wagon, GLS Wagon)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 970kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1020kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-180421 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GLS only
  • Wagon only
  • L4 1.8L only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1020kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-124851 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-080651 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

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