Bilstein

Bilstein Shock Absorbers

This is the brand we recommend for family cars. It’s premium suspension that helps make everyday driving safer, smoother and more controlled – all the stuff that’s important when you’re carrying the people who matter most. Whether you’re replacing worn shocks or refreshing the suspension on the family car, Bilstein is a top choice for day-to-day driving.

Bilstein B4

Bilstein B4

OE replacement
Designed to restore the vehicle’s original ride and handling.

  • Built to OE specifications
  • Vehicle-specific damping
  • Available in mono-tube and twin-tube designs depending on the original application
  • Suitable for standard-height vehicles
  • Available for selected electronic damping applications

A good choice when you want the car to feel the way it did when it left the factory.

Bilstein B6

Bilstein B6

Performance upgrade
For drivers wanting more control without lowering the vehicle.

  • Higher damping force than OE
  • Improved body control and stability
  • Retains standard ride height
  • Designed to work with standard springs
  • Strong fit for European, performance and enthusiast vehicles

Think of the B6 as better than standard, without changing the stance of the vehicle.

Bilstein B8

Bilstein B8

For lowered and sports suspension
The B8 takes the performance characteristics of the B6 and packages them in a shortened shock absorber designed for lowering springs and sports suspension.

  • Shortened shock absorber design
  • Maintains correct spring preload
  • Designed for lowering and sports springs
  • Approximately 20mm shorter extended length on many applications
  • Suitable for lowering of up to around 50mm on applicable vehicles