Looking to purchase Bilstein b12 kit for my mk3 estate along with new Bilstein top mounts all round, anyone know if dust covers come with this kit and also as I’m wanting to build them up before fitting is anything else needed like dust covers and spring rubbers? Wanting to get everything I need so I don’t have to strip the old ones for bits, thanks 

i can't recommend Bilstein / Febi top mounts, had to replace them

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I didn't get dust covers and rubbers when I bought the bilstein b12's but I didn't buy with strut mounts, got them under a different brand. Fortunately though my existing were in good nick so just kept them.

Front B6 and B8 shocks have bump stops built in so it's only the rear you need to worry about.

I can't remember precisely but it's possible the originals fit so getting new original ones should be good enough.

You should be able to fine the shaft diameters online somewhere to help make the decision.

I reused the original boots and rear bump stops when I fitted my B8s.

 

Another negative for Bilstein top mounts though - the clinch nuts stripped from both before they had fully bolted home, leaving them stuck loosely in the strut towers. I had to remove the top of the bolts very carefully with an air cut off tool before throwing them unceremoniously in the bin.

 

The cheap Starline ones from ECP (because that's all I could source as an emergency on Sunday morning) have done 18 months so far with zero issues. They wouldn't necessarily be my first choice but I have no intention of battling them again until they fail.

Edited 27 December, 20241 yr by AlistairCookie

8 hours ago, AlistairCookie said:

I reused the original boots and rear bump stops when I fitted my B8s.

 

Another negative for Bilstein top mounts though - the clinch nuts stripped from both before they had fully bolted home, leaving them stuck loosely in the strut towers. I had to remove the top of the bolts very carefully with an air cut off tool before throwing them unceremoniously in the bin.

 

The cheap Starline ones from ECP (because that's all I could source as an emergency on Sunday morning) have done 18 months so far with zero issues. They wouldn't necessarily be my first choice but I have no intention of battling them again until they fail.

How do you rate the b8’s? Everyone always seams to go for b6, 

5 hours ago, Sharkeyboy said:

How do you rate the b8’s? Everyone always seams to go for b6, 

B8s are the same damping as B6, but with a shorter rod - specifically for lowered or factory “sports” suspension. If I recall its about 30mm or so shorter on B8 vs the B6. 

2 hours ago, Just said:

B8s are the same damping as B6, but with a shorter rod - specifically for lowered or factory “sports” suspension. If I recall its about 30mm or so shorter on B8 vs the B6. 

Cheers mate think I’ll try the mayle top mounts as I had those on my bmw

On 28/12/2024 at 07:49, Sharkeyboy said:

How do you rate the b8’s? Everyone always seams to go for b6, 

Sorry, late night typo! 🤦‍♂️ That should have read B6, not B8

Edited 29 December, 20241 yr by AlistairCookie

On 26/12/2024 at 11:43, Sharkeyboy said:

Looking to purchase Bilstein b12 kit for my mk3 estate along with new Bilstein top mounts all round, anyone know if dust covers come with this kit and also as I’m wanting to build them up before fitting is anything else needed like dust covers and spring rubbers? Wanting to get everything I need so I don’t have to strip the old ones for bits, thanks 

 

Hi,

I replaced all hardware, links, spring pads etc 

Dust covers/bellows/buffers used in attached photos from Auto doc.

I hope this helps.

 

Edited 30 December, 20241 yr by Bobodaclown

8 hours ago, Bobodaclown said:

 

Hi,

I replaced all hardware, links, spring pads etc 

Dust covers/bellows/buffers used in attached photos from Auto doc.

I hope this helps.

 

That covers the dust covers, don’t suppose u have pics of the spring rubbers u used? I’ve seen somewhere there is two but can’t find it again 

15 minutes ago, Sharkeyboy said:

That covers the dust covers, don’t suppose u have pics of the spring rubbers u used? I’ve seen somewhere there is two but can’t find it again 

 

Two spring rubbers on the back - upper and lower. I used the upper thicker pad - used for the Audi TT.

 

One on the front.

 

11 minutes ago, Bobodaclown said:

 

Two spring rubbers on the back - upper and lower. I used the upper thicker pad - used for the Audi TT.

 

One on the front.

 

Thank you mate 

14 hours ago, Sharkeyboy said:

Thank you mate 

No worries at all. The diagrams on LLLparts are helpful on which parts to get. 

Good luck,