Bilstein offers several shock and strut options designed for different suspension setups and driving preferences. Choosing the correct model depends on whether you want a factory-style ride, a sportier feel, or a lowered suspension setup.
Bilstein B4 (Touring)
Bilstein B4 shocks and struts are designed as OE-style replacements, restoring the ride quality and handling characteristics of the vehicle when it was new.
For some applications, Bilstein may even manufacture the original equipment component supplied by the vehicle manufacturer. The B4 is designed to work with factory springs and original suspension components.
If your goal is to maintain the original ride height and factory driving experience, the Bilstein B4 is the recommended choice.
Not recommended for use with lowering springs.
Bilstein B6 (HD)
The Bilstein B6 is a performance upgrade over the factory-style B4. It provides increased damping for a firmer, more controlled, and sportier driving experience while maintaining the factory ride height.
The B6 is intended for use with OE springs and is a good choice for drivers who want improved handling without lowering their vehicle.
Not recommended for use with lowering springs.
Bilstein B8
The Bilstein B8 is designed specifically for lowered suspension applications. It is essentially a shortened version of the B6, allowing it to work properly with lowering springs while maintaining appropriate spring preload and suspension travel.
Pairing Bilstein B8 shocks and struts with compatible lowering springs provides improved control and performance compared to using lowering springs with standard OE dampers.
If you are lowering your vehicle and want a properly matched suspension setup, the Bilstein B8 is the recommended choice.
If you're interested in finding the proper shocks and struts for your vehicle, head over to fcpeuro.com and start by entering your vehicle into our vehicle selector.
Once your car is added to the selector, there are a couple of important ways that we advise correct fitment.
The first is the "fitment indicator" shown on the Product Page after selecting a part. This box is below the "Add to Cart" button and has two states. It will either say "Yes, this part fits" or "Part may not fit, click to verify".
Sometimes the green box will be accompanied by extra fitment notes. These notes may be independent of the information gathered by the vehicle selector. IE: VIN-specific options need to be taken into account when determining overall fitment.