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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta

Bilstein lists 31 parts for the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
501–553 mm19.7–21.8 in
Front, collapsed
348–438 mm13.7–17.2 in
Rear, extended
564–668 mm22.2–26.3 in
Rear, collapsed
370–438 mm14.6–17.2 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

Answer 1 quick question to compare

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

Submodel

Rear

Shocks

Answer 2 quick questions to compare

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

Submodel
Body

31 parts for the 2005 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

19-029177 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Sport Suspension

19-029429 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Standard Suspension

Better B6 Performance

24-026239 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)

Better B8 Performance Plus

24-026246 B8 Performance Plus Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-180308 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, 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

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GL L4 2.0L, GLS L4 2.0L, GL L4 1.8L, GLS L4 1.8L)
  • Front Lowered Height: 40-45mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • 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

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • Sedan only (GL, GL TDI, GLS, 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

  • GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • 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

46-183804 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1040kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1005kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-183811 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 1005kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184290 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-124851 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • 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

47-127708 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • 2.5, TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1210kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1100kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B16 coilovers

48-080651 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI only
  • 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

48-135245 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • 2.5, TDI only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1210kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-50mm, up to 1100kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

Tell us how you use the Jetta and we'll pick with you.

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