Bilstein 19-029429 B4 OE Rear Shock VW Golf Jetta New Beetle Audi A3 Seat Skoda

Vehicle Fitment

• 1997-2003 Audi A3 (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf IV / Golf GTI (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 1998-2005 Volkswagen Bora / Jetta IV (All Engines incl. 1.8T, 2.0, TDI, VR6 12v/24v, GLI, 337/20AE - Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 1998-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 2000-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 1999-2006 Seat Leon (1M1, All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 1999-2006 Seat Toledo II (1M2, All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear
• 1997-2011 Skoda Octavia I (1U2, All Engines, Standard Chassis) - Rear

Fitment Notes

• Rear position only, left or right - sold as a single shock absorber. Order 2 for a complete rear axle replacement.
• Standard chassis models only - not compatible with sport suspension or lowered factory suspension packages.
• Not recommended for use with lowering springs.
• Upper mount type: Stem. Lower mount type: Eye 10mm.
• OEM cross-references: VW/Audi 1J0513025BF, 1J0513025BG, 1J0513025BH, 1J0513025DF, 1J0513025DG.
• Factory shock mounting bolts are reused for installation.

Features

• Bilstein B4 OE Replacement engineering - developed to restore original ride quality, handling precision, and lane stability to factory specification on the PQ34/MQB A1 platform.
• Twintube gas pressure design provides consistent, fade-free damping with high power reserves for safety and stability across all road conditions.
• Application-specific valve settings developed by Bilstein engineers specifically for the Golf IV/Jetta IV/New Beetle rear suspension geometry and spring rates.
• Restores original driving comfort and handling without the need for spring replacement or suspension modification.
• Finish: Black paint with Bilstein quality assurance to OE manufacturing standards.
• No boot included - factory hardware reused for installation.

Specifications

• Part Number: 19-029429
• Series: Bilstein B4 OE Replacement
• Position: Rear (Left or Right)
• Internal Design: Twintube Gas Pressure
• Upper Mount Type: Stem
• Lower Mount Type: Eye 10mm
• Collapsed Length: 15.75 in (400mm)
• Extended Length: 25.20 in (640mm)
• Finish: Black Paint
• Boot Included: No
• OEM Part Numbers: 1J0513025BF / BG / BH / DF / DG
• Cross References: BNE-2942, F4-BNE-2942-BG, 343348, 556268
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime (against manufacturer defects)

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B4 OE Replacement Rear Twintube Shock Absorber (19-029429)
• 1x Set of necessary washers and bushings for installation

Product Description

The Bilstein 19-029429 is a B4 OE Replacement rear shock absorber for the Volkswagen Golf IV, Jetta IV/Bora, New Beetle, and New Beetle Convertible, as well as the Audi A3 (8L), Seat Leon, Seat Toledo II, and Skoda Octavia I - all built on the PQ34 platform with standard chassis suspension. The B4 series is Bilstein's direct OE replacement line, engineered specifically to restore a vehicle to its original factory ride quality rather than alter the suspension character. For owners experiencing increased body roll, reduced road feel, or a noticeably rough and unsettled ride from worn rear shocks, the 19-029429 is the correct specification replacement that brings damping performance back to where it was when the car was new.

The twintube gas pressure construction delivers consistent, high-reserve damping across all driving conditions, with application-specific valve settings calibrated for the rear axle geometry and spring rates of these VW Group platform vehicles. At 400mm collapsed and 640mm extended, this unit is a direct dimensional match to the factory shock. Upper mount is stem type, lower mount is Eye 10mm, and factory mounting hardware is reused for installation. Replaces OEM VW/Audi part numbers 1J0513025BF/BG/BH/DF/DG. Sold individually - order two for a complete rear axle replacement. Backed by Bilstein's Limited Lifetime Warranty.