Bilstein 35-116301 Suspension Strut Assembly - Front

Bilstein B8 Front Strut Assembly

The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus front suspension strut assembly is built for Audi A6 and Audi S6 owners who are pairing lowering springs with a performance-focused damper upgrade. Part number 35-116301 uses a monotube design and application-specific valving to sharpen handling response while maintaining Bilstein OE-level quality standards.

Compatible with select 2005-2011 Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, and Audi S6 front applications, this Bilstein shock absorber is finished in yellow paint and configured with a stem upper mount and clevis lower mount. It is a direct-fit suspension upgrade for lowered street setups that need controlled damping and a sportier stance.

Key Features

• Bilstein B8 Performance Plus series front strut assembly
• Monotube internal design for consistent damping response
• Application-specific valve settings for the listed Audi fitments
• Yellow paint finish
• Upper mount type: stem
• Lower mount type: clevis
• Boot not included
• Part number 35-116301

Product Details

The B8 Performance Plus line is Bilstein’s performance damper range for vehicles running aftermarket lowering springs. For the Audi A6 and Audi S6 front suspension, this strut assembly is tuned to work with reduced ride height while preserving controlled body motion, steering precision, and road contact. The monotube construction supports stable performance under repeated suspension movement, and each unit is tested to meet or exceed OE standards.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. If you are searching for a Bilstein 35-116301 front strut for Audi A6 Quattro or Audi S6 lowering spring setups, this is the correct performance-oriented replacement.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bounce after lowering spring installation
• Soft or delayed front-end damping response
• Reduced steering control during cornering
• Unstable ride quality on lowered Audi A6 and Audi S6 models
• Mismatch between OE dampers and aftermarket lowering springs

Installation Notes

• Fits 2005 Audi A6 Quattro, front
• Fits 2006-2008 Audi A6, front, without air suspension
• Fits 2006-2008 Audi A6 Quattro, front, without air suspension
• Fits 2007-2008 Audi S6, front
• Fits 2009-2011 Audi A6, front
• Fits 2009-2011 Audi A6 Quattro, front
• Verify lowering spring compatibility before installation
• Confirm front suspension configuration and mount style before ordering

Quality Assurance

Bilstein tests each B8 Performance Plus damper to meet or exceed OE standards. The 35-116301 front strut assembly reflects Bilstein’s performance suspension engineering for Audi A6, Audi A6 Quattro, and Audi S6 applications.