which is the correct bilstein b4 front shock to use on a 2007 octavia vrs  2.0 tdi , bmn engine?  im getting 2 different part numbers as being suitable but not sure what the differences in the numbers are  , i believe from reading up its a 55mm shock in the front ,either 22-139191 or 22-131614 ?  there is a good offer on ebay at the moment and im thinking of going for it . thanks ,william.

15 hours ago, williamrd123 said:

which is the correct bilstein b4 front shock to use on a 2007 octavia vrs  2.0 tdi , bmn engine?  im getting 2 different part numbers as being suitable but not sure what the differences in the numbers are  , i believe from reading up its a 55mm shock in the front ,either 22-139191 or 22-131614 ?  there is a good offer on ebay at the moment and im thinking of going for it . thanks ,william.

 

According to this seller on ebay, the Bilstein 22-13919 front shock absorbers are a match for the Octavia MK2 VRS petrol or diesel, hatchback or estate.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-Bilstein-B4-Front-Shock-Absorbers-Skoda-Octavia-Mk2-RS-VRS-Hatchback-Estate/333587352999?epid=249562353&hash=item4dab5b0da7:g:cyQAAOSwp49epsbk

 

From the Skoda Online Parts Catalogue:

 

Skoda OEM part number: 1T0413031HP Model data: PR-G07+2UC+L55,L58

 

Skoda OEM part number: 1T0413031HK Model data: PR-G07+2UC+L59,L62

 

http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/OCT/year/2007/drive_standart/419/hg_ug/411/subcategory/411031/part_id/2562471/lang/e

 

See if you can find L55 or L58 or L59 or L62 on the codes for your car.

 

autodoc.co.uk shows Bilstein 22-13919 as being suitable for replacing OEM part number 1T0413031HP

 

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/632158

 

You could also find the OEM part number for your front shock absorbers from a Skoda dealer's parts department.

Edited 12 June, 20206 yr by Carlston