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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit

Same parts as every 2006–2009 Rabbit, showing 2006. See the 2006–2009 page

Bilstein lists 15 parts for the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit, across 7 lines from the B1 OE Replacement to the B16 coilovers. 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
564–585 mm22.2–23.0 in
Rear, collapsed
370–373 mm14.6–14.7 in
Lowering options
20–50 mm

Good, better, best

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

Front

Struts
GoodB4 OE Replacement

22-183729

B4 OE Replacement Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

BetterB6 Performance

35-108177

B6 Performance Strut Assembly

Sold each · 2 per axle

Rear

Shocks
GoodB4 OE Replacement

19-127439

B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • For use with M14 lower mounting bolt
BetterB6 Performance

24-172936

B6 Performance Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

15 parts for the 2006 Volkswagen Rabbit

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

46-183767 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1040kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-183774 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
  • Without Electronic Suspension
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-184153 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1150kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load
  • With 50mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-194862 B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • 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

46-194909 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 45-50mm, up to 1040kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 30-35mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

46-194916 B12 Sportline Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • Front Lowered Height: 20-25mm, up to 1130kg Axle Load
  • Rear Lowered Height: 20mm, up to 930kg Axle Load
  • With 55mm Outside Strut Diameter
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Best B14 coilovers

47-127708 B14 PSS Suspension Kit

Sold eachFor lowered vehicles

  • 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

  • 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 Rabbit and we'll pick with you.

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