Bilstein 24-060356 B8 Rear Shock for 1996-2006 Audi/Volkswagen/Skoda/Seat

Vehicle Fitment

• 1996-2006 Audi A3 (8L1) Quattro / S3 Quattro (Rear)
• 1998-2006 Audi TT (8N3) Quattro / TT Roadster (8N9) Quattro (Rear)
• 1999-2006 SEAT Leon (1M1) (Rear)
• 1996-2010 Skoda Octavia (1U2/1U5) 4x4 (Rear)
• 1997-2006 Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1/1J5 Variant) 4motion (Rear)
• 1998-2005 Volkswagen Bora/Bora Variant 4motion (Rear)

Features

• B8 Performance Plus monotube rear shock for enhanced handling
• Gas-pressure damping technology for consistent control
• Application-specific valving tuned for sport suspension dynamics
• Optimized for use with lowering springs or sport-tuned suspension
• Direct OE-style replacement - installs on factory rear mounts
• Yellow painted steel body with corrosion resistance
• Blue straight protective boot included
• Sold individually - replace in pairs for balanced performance

Specifications

• Position: Rear (left or right)
• Series: Bilstein B8 Performance Plus
• Internal Design: Monotube gas pressure
• Upper Mount: Eyelet (~10 mm)
• Lower Mount: Eyelet (~14 mm)
• Extended Length: Approx. 494 mm (19.47")
• Compressed Length: Approx. 340 mm (13.39")
• Spring Seat: Not included
• Boot: Blue straight protective boot
• Finish: Yellow painted steel body

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein 24-060356 Rear Shock Absorber
• 1x Protective boot

Product Description

The Bilstein 24-060356 B8 Performance Plus Rear Shock is engineered as a direct-fit performance replacement for the rear suspension of select European sport compact vehicles manufactured from the mid-1990s through the mid-2000s. Designed around monotube gas-pressure technology with application-specific valving, this shock enhances handling precision, rear stability, and overall control compared to worn factory dampers, especially when paired with lowering springs or sport suspension setups.

This rear shock installs using original factory mounting points and maintains proper suspension geometry without requiring modifications. Its robust yellow-painted steel body and included protective boot ensure corrosion resistance and long service life. Sold individually, shocks should be replaced in pairs on the rear axle to maintain balanced damping performance and improved ride quality on vehicles like Audi A3/S3, Audi TT Quattro, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia 4x4, and Volkswagen Golf/Bora 4motion models equipped with sport-oriented suspension.