Bilstein 47-124851 is a B14 (PSS) front and rear suspension kit for the 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf and 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta. The kit pairs monotube performance dampers with matched springs, and the threaded body design allows ride height adjustment. On the listed vehicles the front lowered height range is 25-45mm and the rear lowered height range is 20-40mm. The front main spring rate is 399 lbs/in (progressive) and the rear main spring rate is 509 lbs/in (linear). The finish is zinc plated front dampers, yellow rear dampers and blue springs, and the kit is made in Germany.
Notes:
- Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations on all listed applications.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 47-124851
- Series: B14 (PSS)
- Product: Suspension Kit
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Dampers: Zinc Plated Front Yellow Rear/Springs: Blue
- Front Main Spring Rate (lbs/in): 399
- Front Main Spring Type: Progressive
- Rear Main Spring Rate (lbs/in): 509
- Rear Main Spring Type: Linear
- Front Tender Spring Rate (lbs/in): N/A
- Rear Tender Spring Rate (lbs/in): N/A
- Spanner Wrench Set: E4-XS1-Z001A00
- Country of Origin: DE
- Quantity per Vehicle: 1
Vehicle Applications
- 1998 Volkswagen Beetle (Base, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 1999 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2000 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS, GLX): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS, GLX, Sport): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2002 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS, GLX, Sport, Turbo S): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2003 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS, GLX, Turbo S): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2004 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS, GLX, Turbo S): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2005 Volkswagen Beetle (GL, GLS, GLS TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (2.5, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2007 Volkswagen Beetle (2.5): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle (S, SE): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 1999 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GTI, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2000 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GTI GLS, GTI GLX): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2001 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GTI GLS, GTI GLX): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2002 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GTI 1.8T, GTI 337, GTI VR6): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI VR6): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2004 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GTI 1.8T, GTI VR6, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2006 Volkswagen Golf (GL, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 1999 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GLS, GLX, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2000 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GLS, GLX, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2001 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GLS, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2002 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GLI, GLS, GLX, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2003 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GLI, GLS, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2004 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GLI, GLS, TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
- 2005 Volkswagen Jetta (GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI): Front and Rear; Front Lowered Height: 25-45mm, up to 1060kg Axle Load, Rear Lowered Height: 20-40mm, up to 1010kg Axle Load, Wheel spacers may be required for some wheel/tire combinations
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 47-124851 fit?
It fits the 1998-2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf and 1999-2005 Volkswagen Jetta, with the submodels for each year listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 47-124851 ride height adjustable?
Yes. The B14 (PSS) kit uses a threaded body design for ride height adjustment. The front lowered height range is 25-45mm and the rear lowered height range is 20-40mm.
What are the spring rates of the 47-124851?
The front main spring rate is 399 lbs/in (progressive) and the rear main spring rate is 509 lbs/in (linear).
Which spanner wrench set does the 47-124851 use?
The spanner wrench set for this kit is Bilstein part number E4-XS1-Z001A00.

