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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012–2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Bilstein lists 20 parts for the 2012–2013 Volkswagen Jetta, across 8 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B1 Components & hardware. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
501–553 mm19.7–21.8 in
Front, collapsed
377–425 mm14.8–16.7 in
Rear, extended
564–590 mm22.2–23.2 in
Rear, collapsed
370–373 mm14.6–14.7 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 3 quick questions to compare

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

Submodel
Body
Engine

Rear

Shocks

Answer 3 quick questions to compare

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

Submodel
Body
Engine

20 parts for the 2013 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 B1 OE Replacement

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-183804 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 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

  • GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 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

46-184214 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Wagon only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184290 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium only
  • Sedan only (SE, TDI)
  • 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

46-184313 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium only
  • Sedan only (SE, TDI)
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184511 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Wagon only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1120kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-187970 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • TDI only
  • Wagon only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25-30mm, up to 1120kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1000kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-127708 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 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

Best B16 coilovers

48-135245 B16 PSS10 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Premium 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

Fits this vehicle

Component B1 Components & hardware

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