{"product_id":"bilstein-b4-1996-audi-a4-base-front-twintube-shock-absorber","title":"Bilstein 19-045771 B4 OE Front Twintube Shock for 1996-2001 Audi A4 A6 VW Passat","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"Bilstein B4 shock absorber, Audi A4 front suspension, Bilstein 19-045771, OEM Audi B5 shocks, Quattro front dampers, gas pressure shock absorber, direct bolt-in shock, performance dampers for Audi, Bilstein automotive parts\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Upgrade your Audi or VW with the Bilstein B4 OE Front Twintube Shock. Restore ride quality and handling. Easy installation.\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1996-2001 Audi A4 (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1996-2001 Audi A4 Quattro (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1997-2000 Audi A6 (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1997-2000 Audi A6 Quattro (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1998-2000 Volkswagen Passat (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFront position only, left or right - sold as a single shock absorber. Order 2 for a complete front axle replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandard chassis (non-sport suspension) models only - verify suspension specification before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigned to be used with factory ride height springs - not recommended for use with lowering springs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOEM cross-reference: Audi\/VW 8D0413031BN.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBilstein B4 OE Replacement engineering - developed to restore original ride quality, handling, and safety to factory specification on the B5 Audi A4\/A6 and B5 VW Passat platform.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwintube gas pressure design delivers consistent, fade-free damping with high power reserves for safety and stability across all road conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication-specific valve settings developed and road-tested by Bilstein engineers for the front suspension geometry and spring rates of these Audi\/VW B5 platform vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRestores original steering precision, body control, and ride comfort lost to worn or degraded factory dampers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManufactured to the same quality standards Bilstein supplies to OE vehicle manufacturers - over 40% of production personnel dedicated to quality control.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect bolt-in replacement - factory mounting hardware reused for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 19-045771\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeries: Bilstein B4 OE Replacement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: Front (Left or Right)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal Design: Twintube Gas Pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApplication: Audi A4\/A4 Quattro (B5, 1996-2001), Audi A6\/A6 Quattro (C5, 1997-2000), VW Passat (B5, 1998-2000)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOEM Cross Reference: 8D0413031BN\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWarranty: Limited Lifetime (against manufacturer defects)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e1x Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Front Twintube Shock Absorber (19-045771)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein 19-045771 is a B4 OE Replacement front shock absorber for 1996-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, 1997-2000 Audi A6 and A6 Quattro, and 1998-2000 Volkswagen Passat - all built on the Volkswagen Group B5\/C5 platform with standard chassis suspension. The B4 is Bilstein's direct OE replacement line, developed specifically to restore a vehicle to its original factory suspension character. For B5 A4 and Passat owners experiencing vague steering response, increased body dive under braking, or a noticeably degraded ride from worn front dampers, the 19-045771 returns the front suspension to factory performance specification with a direct bolt-in installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a twintube gas pressure design with application-specific valve tuning for the B5\/C5 platform's front suspension geometry and spring rates, this unit delivers consistent damping across all driving conditions. Factory mounting hardware is reused for installation, making this a straightforward replacement. Sold individually - order two for a complete front axle replacement. Replaces OEM Audi\/VW part number 8D0413031BN. Backed by Bilstein's Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53190611599679,"sku":"BIL19-045771","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/7308\/9343\/files\/4c440308-b649-4901-a6b4-e9ff72da8e7b-800.jpg?v=1779929150","url":"https:\/\/wcaperformance.com\/products\/bilstein-b4-1996-audi-a4-base-front-twintube-shock-absorber","provider":"WCA Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}