GoodB4 OE Replacement
22-045768
B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat
Same parts as every 1992–1997 Passat, showing 1996. See the 1992–1997 page
Bilstein lists 4 parts for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat, across 2 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B6 Performance.
- Front, extended
- 530–530 mm20.8–20.8 in
- Front, collapsed
- 357–357 mm14.0–14.0 in
- Rear, extended
- 606–606 mm23.9–23.9 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 404–404 mm15.9–15.9 in
Narrow it to your Passat
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
StrutsBetterB6 Performance
22-247513
B6 Performance Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
4 parts for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat
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
22-045768 B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
22-247513 B6 Performance Strut Assembly
Sold each · 2 per axle
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-019949 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
24-015974 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Not sure which one is right?
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