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Deciding between Bilstein B4/B6

timk_

New member
Hi,

I own a 2009 2.0 TDI which is primarily used for shopping tasks but I do also enjoy taking drives through the mountains and the occasional track day (circuit).

The car is optioned with sport suspension and I really like the way the car handles other than the fact that the dampers are getting soft. I have noticed the rears are leaking.

I have previously owned a 1 series BMW which I fitted Bilstein B6 and really loved the way that transformed the car.

Now I have to make the choice for this car if I also go down the B6 path or if the B4 would be a more appropriate choice.

On my BMW they (B6) were an inverted design and came with bump stops and covers, do you know if these bump stops and covers are included in the Golf offering or do I need to buy them separately like the B4?

Do you recommend replacing the front or rear top mounts as a preventative measure or only if they have been problematic?

Cheers
 

TimS

Go Kart Newbie
If you like the OEM ride and handling, get the B4. Bilsteins for the Mk6 are all valved pretty stiff - I have GTI B4s on my R, and they're firmer than the R stock shocks were.

B4 are OEM replacements, so you'll need new bump stops with them. Also definitely do the top mounts and bearings - they're most likely worn out too and you'll have to do the whole job over again (including another alignment) if you reuse them and they start making noise after the shocks are in. All the bolts in there are one-time use, too.
 

timk_

New member
Thanks TimS, I had come to the same conclusion so that is reassuring!

Good advice about the top mounts.
 

This is Ryans face

Not sure if...
I believe I have a lightly used set of B4s for the GTI in storage if you're interested. I don't think there's any supporting hardware on them as the springs were reused. If you're interested, lmk.
 

Wascally Wabbit1

Drag Racing Champion
B4's for sure if your using the stock TDI springs. I just did this a couple weeks ago. Replace all the mounts, bearing, and hardware. It sucks to have to pull all that again due to noisy suspension. I made that mistake once.
 
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