hi, anyone tried the bilstein b4 (19-230542) rear shocks on 1.6 tdi 105bhp with standard suspension, i'm getting mixed messages from suppliers, some saying they'll fit others saying not, don't want to order then have to send them back.. thanks in advance..

It may fit, but is for the mk7 Golf and may have a wrong stiffness for an Octavia.

Look here to find the correct ones for your car:

 

http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?10=BB4E317CA8CC4568830991ACD83140D7018004&14=4&12=100

 

hi, thanks norsko, checked the bilstein site, and its still confusing , they're showing a different number for the original shocks (5q0 513 049 ff), which on mine are (5q0 512 013 fq).

if it is a case of just different stiffness levels i could fit them as i want a softer shock absorber or is the actual physical size different?..