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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat

Same parts as every 1998–1999 Passat, showing 1998. See the 1998–1999 page

Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat, across 5 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B14 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
578–595 mm22.7–23.4 in
Front, collapsed
433–462 mm17.0–18.2 in
Rear, extended
603–607 mm23.7–23.9 in
Rear, collapsed
380–390 mm15.0–15.4 in
Lowering options
30–55 mm

Narrow it to your Passat

Submodel
Body

Good, better, best

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

Front

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-045771

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Sport Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-020794

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-029443

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-025324

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

12 parts for the 1998 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

Better B6 Performance

Better B8 Performance Plus

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

Front and rear

Best B12 Pro-Kit & Sportline

46-183958 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS only
  • Wagon only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1020kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Must reuse O.E. spring seat
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-183965 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS only
  • Wagon only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1090kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1080kg Axle Load
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
  • Must reuse O.E. spring seat
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-188694 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS only
  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1020kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • To Chassis # 3B_YE121 221
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-188700 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS only
  • Sedan only
  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1090kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • To Chassis # 3B_YE121 221
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-124806 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 35-55mm, up to 1230kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 35-55mm, up to 1200kg Axle Load
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

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