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Im staggered that both my front dampers have started to leak and these aren't cheap .

Mine is a Superb estate L&K dampers that has different mode settings, car is a 2023!

Done 68k

Both springs amd shocks are terrible on these Skoda's ive had smar issues before .

Bilstein B4 damptronic. You're welcome.

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Are these a direct replacement with zero alterations needed?, obviously you will know mine ate electronic controlled type are these the same ? Any idea of cost ?

Might see if Skoda will do this under warranty as its only done 68k

Bilstein B6 damptronic if Skoda don’t cover them for you.

19 hours ago, MP74 said:

Are these a direct replacement with zero alterations needed?, obviously you will know mine ate electronic controlled type are these the same ? Any idea of cost ?

Might see if Skoda will do this under warranty as its only done 68k

Yeah the damptronic are the equivalent and I think are a drop in solution.

The reason I suggested the B4 over B6 is the standard B6 are mono tube shocks which offer a good performance advantage in use and life expectancy. The damptronic versions are twin tube like most car shocks and are built in the same way as the B4. The might have different seals but the construction is the same so it may not be worth the added cost for a slightly stiffer damping profile.

The way I understand it, B4 Damptronic are replacement for standard; B6 Damptronic are stiffer and B8 are shorter so more suited to lowered cars.

However whenever I search for B8 Damptronic I only find some Porsche Macan version so they’re out of the running unless someone can point to the magic items.

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@travs that is all true for the standard shocks. Last time I looked into it (a while back) bilstein weren't manufacturing mono tube damptronic units. The only difference was the actual base damping being a bit stiffer on the B6. Being adaptive the requirement for a stiffer shock is minimal.

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Cheers think b4 are the way to go .

Will try skoda but ive done over 60k

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*Update*

Skoda refused because its outnof warrenty, must admit i didnt expect them too but those monroes that are standard are shocking, i know loads that have had issues with the shocks .

So looks like B4s Bilstons, is this just a straght forward replacement ?

Also anyone know mow much to replace these with b4 bilstons ?

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There are the standard OE shocks on the 2023 L&K estates ( these are both front ) Monroe shocks a lifespan of between 50k - 80k according to Skoda .

Mine was spotted leaking at 68k but i think it started early 60s.

Awful shocks most of my milage was 80% motorway as well.

Will be replacing with Bilstein B4s very soon cost over £700 quid for the pair .

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@MP74 Is that Skoda CZ that told you about the Monroe Lifespan of 50,000 - 80,000 miles?

Or some person that has no Motor Engineering training or Qualifications @ a Dealership? Or a WARRANTY MANAGER, same thing, not a Technician.

I would be having them put that in writing with their name and position / job with Skoda. Monroe will no doubt be interested to know that Skoda fit the 'Not fit for purpose component'.

Being out of Warranty is not relevant when Skoda Warranty T&C,s exclude shock absorbers.

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Edited by Ootohere

Agreed on the liberal interpretation of that lifespan. Front right on mine has been pointed out as showing a leak and that’s at 28k/4.5 years.

On 21/06/2025 at 19:39, MarkyG82 said:

@travs that is all true for the standard shocks. Last time I looked into it (a while back) bilstein weren't manufacturing mono tube damptronic units. The only difference was the actual base damping being a bit stiffer on the B6. Being adaptive the requirement for a stiffer shock is minimal.

Looking at the pricing - they seem to be about £370 a corner for B6 DTC. So that’s 1550 for shocks, another 250 for springs so looking at 1800 for parts.

Bilstein B16 DTC are on sale for £2k at the moment; not much more of a stretch to get fully integrated coilovers with adjustable ride height.

Edit - have found these on sale for £1,750. Same price to get Bilsteins full coilover setup as just uprated shocks and lowering springs 🤯

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On 13/07/2025 at 15:04, MP74 said:

Monroe shocks a lifespan of between 50k - 80k according to Skoda

I mine must be due then; on 53k now.

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