I have a problem. I would like to replace the front and rear suspension on my Skoda Superb with Bilstein B4 shocks.

However, the car parts seller is telling me that Bilstein does not make B4 shocks for my car. What should I do in this situation? Are there any shock absorber models from another car, for example Volkswagen, that would fit my Superb?

My rear shock absorber part number is 3Q0513049FP, and my front shock absorber part number is 3Q0413031CQ.

What would you recommend?

Also, I have one more question: do the other parts, such as the strut mount kit, dust cover, and lower spring rubber and etc, also have to be Bilstein parts, or can they be from another manufacturer?

My car is a 2021 Skoda Superb Sportline.

Thanks in advance! :)

Tere 😀

look to B6, part codes you will find in links of my signature

Although not listed against 3Q0513049FP, Bilstein B4 19-232362 rear shock absorbers will probably fit because it's listed against 3Q0513049FN and 3Q0513049FT.

Notice that the Bilstein B4 19-232362 is sold for cars with standard ride height, lowered ride height, and increased ride height.

Superb MK3 parts catalogue (rear shock absorbers for Front Wheel Drive)

3Q0513049FN (build code 1JA or 1JC)

3Q0513049FP (build code 1JA or 1JC)

3Q0513049FT (build code UC7)

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/

VW codes decoder

1JA=standard ride height

1JC=lowered ride height

UC7=increased ride height

https://igorweb.org/equidec.aspx

Bilstein B4 rear shock absorber 19-232362

3Q0513049FN

3Q0513049FT

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/9129438

Edited 6 May6 May by Carlston

Hey MartiniB :) Do you mean that I should go with Bilstein B6? I’d rather not, as I prefer comfort over a sportier setup. Do you have Bilstein B6 suspension?

Edited 6 May6 May by ernie_the_bernie

1 minute ago, Carlston said:

Although not listed against 3Q0513049FP, Bilstein B4 19-232362 will probably fit because it's listed against 3Q0513049FN and 3Q0513049FT.

Notice that the Bilstein B4 19-232362 is sold for cars standard ride height, lowered ride height, and increased ride height.

Superb MK3 parts catalogue (rear shock absorbers for Front Wheel Drive)

3Q0513049FN (build code 1JA or 1JC)

3Q0513049FP (build code 1JA or 1JC)

3Q0513049FT (build code UC7)

VW codes decoder

1JA=standard ride height

1JC=lowered ride height

UC7=increased ride height

Bilstein B4 rear shock absorber 19-232362

3Q0513049FN

3Q0513049FT

As far as I understand, the Sportline has lower suspension, possibly around 14 mm lower. Does that mean these Bilstein B4 shocks should fit?

18 minutes ago, ernie_the_bernie said:

Do you have Bilstein B6 suspension?

my previous got B6s at the final, 7th, year in my hands

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/485647-bilstein-b6-dcc-shock-absorbers-available-at-last/page/3/#comment-5620484

current got B6s on first anniversary

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/510961-2023-280ps-lk-replaced-2016-220ps-style/page/3/#findComment-5854160

1 hour ago, ernie_the_bernie said:

As far as I understand, the Sportline has lower suspension, possibly around 14 mm lower. Does that mean these Bilstein B4 shocks should fit?

It's sold for all three ride heights, ie. standard ride height, lowered ride height, and increased ride height.

It might be better to go for genuine Skoda shock absorbers...then they should work just like the factory ones did when new.

One problem with aftermarket shock absorbers is that they are usually sold to cover a large range of OEM part numbers...so won't always be a close match to the originals.

Edited 6 May6 May by Carlston

1 minute ago, Carlston said:

It's sold for all three ride heights, ie. standard ride height, lowered ride height, and increased ride height.

It might be better to go for genuine Skoda shock absorbers...then they should work just like the factory ones did when new.

One problem with aftermarket shock absorbers is that they are usually sold to cover a large range of OEM part numbers...so won't always be a close match to the originals.

Thanks! Are the original shocks Sachs, and would it be worth ordering those instead?

2 minutes ago, ernie_the_bernie said:

Thanks! Are the original shocks Sachs, and would it be worth ordering those instead?

Sachs 318 202 rear shock absorbers are sold to replace all three of the OEM part numbers that are listed in the Superb MK3 parts catalogue for the front wheel drive cars without DCC (electronic damping control)...including 3Q0513049FP.

Sachs 318 202 is an aftermarket rear shock absorber and is sold (like most aftermarket shock absorbers) to cover a large range of OEM part numbers. It won't be the same as the original Skoda 3Q0513049FP rear shock absorbers...even if the original rear shock absorbers were also branded Sachs.

Sachs 318 202 rear shock absorbers

3Q0513049FN

3Q0513049FP

3Q0513049FT

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/14922297

Edited 6 May6 May by Carlston

I thought the shocks that were fitted as standard to the MK 3 were Monroe I actually know this because ive had to replace a set on a 2017 and now a 2023 both L&K with DCC.

Fwiw you can 'upgrade' to Bilstien B4s and i quote upgrade because they are much better then the Monroe that leak after 40k sometimes...check on the bilstien site they are around £600 for a pair of fronts - thats usually the most expensive ones.

The B4 are the standard OEM preferred ones but you can fit B6s but you would get a firmer ride.

Fwiw the website Adhoc for parts have monroe dcc in for as little as £127 each which for me is the way to go, yes i dont like Monroe after recent events but im saving 100s ....they do sell bilstien too as well.

52 minutes ago, MP74 said:

I thought the shocks that were fitted as standard to the MK 3 were Monroe I actually know this because ive had to replace a set on a 2017 and now a 2023 both L&K with DCC.

Fwiw you can 'upgrade' to Bilstien B4s and i quote upgrade because they are much better then the Monroe that leak after 40k sometimes...check on the bilstien site they are around £600 for a pair of fronts - thats usually the most expensive ones.

The B4 are the standard OEM preferred ones but you can fit B6s but you would get a firmer ride.

Fwiw the website Adhoc for parts have monroe dcc in for as little as £127 each which for me is the way to go, yes i dont like Monroe after recent events but im saving 100s ....they do sell bilstien too as well.

+1

The factory fitted DCC shocks on my Superb MY17 are Monroe too.