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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat

Bilstein lists 17 parts for the 2001 Volkswagen Passat, across 6 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. Lowered setups are listed too.

Front, extended
593–601 mm23.3–23.6 in
Front, collapsed
434–461 mm17.1–18.1 in
Rear, extended
460–607 mm18.1–23.9 in
Rear, collapsed
329–390 mm13.0–15.4 in
Lowering options
20–55 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

19-119922

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Standard Suspension
BetterB6 Performance

24-065122

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks

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

Submodel

17 parts for the 2001 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

Rear

Good B4 OE Replacement

Better B6 Performance

24-065429 B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • GLS, GLX only
  • For Vehicles Without Ride Height Control
  • From Chassis # 4B-1-000001
  • Original spring seat must be reused
  • Without Off-road Suspension
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Better B8 Performance Plus

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

47-086937 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS 4 Motion, GLX 4 Motion only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1260kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1200kg Axle Load
  • Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) must be removed
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

47-124806 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS, GLX only
  • 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

Best B16 coilovers

48-088688 B16 PSS9 Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • GLS 4 Motion, GLX 4 Motion only
  • Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1260kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1200kg Axle Load
  • Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) must be removed
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Not sure which one is right?

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