Can anyone confirm that the Bilstein replacement shocks for a 2016 Superb 280Tsi 4x4 L&K Estate would be "Bilstein B6 DampTronic Shock Absorber - 23-254343"

The car has the DCC adaptive damping (the usual Comfort/Normal/Sport etc modes).

Hoping I've got this right...Bilstein B6 DampTronic Shock Absorber - 23-254343 - Bilstein-Shocks.co.uk

 

I will be replacing front shocks at next MOT, as last MOT had an advisory of front shock absorbers weeping, at mileage ~115k.

This the second time I have replace the shocks, as the same thing happened at ~60k miles.

At the first replacement, I specified the OEM shocks (which I seem to remember the garage said were Monroe).

I would prefer to use Bilsteins, as the OEM shocks have only lasted 55k miles.

I am not impressed with the longevity of the OEM shocks, and am hoping that the Bilsteins are worth the extra money, just for build quality and longevity.

 

FYI, the car now belongs to my son-in-law.

When I sold it to him earlier this year, I said that I would pay for the shocks replacement, as it was an advisory on the MOT, but likely to be an MOT failure at the next MOT. 

I bought another 280Tsi...so I'm a happy Superb owner (apart from weeping shocks).

 

Has anyone else had a problem with weeping shocks, or is it because I have a long bumpy drive up to my house?

 

Thanks

 

autodoc are listing the following Bilstein B6 DCC shock absorbers for the Superb MK3 2.0TSI 280HP 4x4.

 

You could always contact Bilstein directly with your car's VIN number to confirm these are correct, but I doubt they do any other Bilstein B6 DCC models that would fit. These same shock absorbers are also used on the Passat B8.

 

There is also Bilstein B4 DCC, but they might not be much cheaper than the Bilstein B6 DCC.

 

Superb MK3 2.0TSI 280HP 4x4

Bilstein B6 23-254343 front shock absorbers DCC

Bilstein B6 20-267537 rear shock absorbers DCC

 

Edited 16 September, 20241 yr by Carlston

10 hours ago, Carlston said:

Bilstein B6 23-254343 front shock absorbers DCC

Bilstein B6 20-267537 rear shock absorbers DCC

confirmed in practice -> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/510961-2023-280ps-lk-replaced-2016-220ps-style/?do=findComment&comment=5854160

 

 

Hi all

Mine is a 66 plate L&K 190 TDI (DCC)

It's had misting shock advisories since the first MOT, strangely not every year but hey ho.

 

I'm only 40k miles with COVID and changing jobs, it's such a nice car I decided to keep it rather than change it.

 

Anyway I've noticed a creak going over some bumps now so have decided to change the shocks before the MOT. I'm looking at bilstein B6 as I've heard they are a straight swap for OEM plus better and a bit cheaper. A couple of sites say they are not compatible, why not? I've heard of other superb users using B6 so am I looking at the wrong shock?

 

 

 

 

@Baggins

info on sellers page often is wrong,

tested and confirmed part codes are listed in link i posted above

(2016 Mk3 & 2023 Mk3.FL)

 

6 hours ago, Baggins said:

Hi all

Mine is a 66 plate L&K 190 TDI (DCC)

It's had misting shock advisories since the first MOT, strangely not every year but hey ho.

 

I'm only 40k miles with COVID and changing jobs, it's such a nice car I decided to keep it rather than change it.

 

Anyway I've noticed a creak going over some bumps now so have decided to change the shocks before the MOT. I'm looking at bilstein B6 as I've heard they are a straight swap for OEM plus better and a bit cheaper. A couple of sites say they are not compatible, why not? I've heard of other superb users using B6 so am I looking at the wrong shock?

 

 

 

 

Creak is more likely to be the front lower arms or the anti roll bar bushes. Turn the wheels out full and spray the lower arm bushes with silicone spray. If the creak stops, that’s your issue.