Bilstein 26-296043 is a B6 Performance (DampTronic) rear shock absorber for Audi models from 2017 through 2021, as listed under Vehicle Applications. It is a monotube damper designed to be paired with the OE factory springs and to work with the factory electronic damping control, so the active features of the factory electronic suspension and the factory controls are retained. It has a stem upper mount, an eye lower mount and a yellow paint finish. No boot or spring seat is included. It measures 16.54 in collapsed and 24.00 in extended, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- Most applications are for vehicles with electronic suspension, and the A4 allroad and RS5 lines carry no suspension note. Check the note on your vehicle's line under Vehicle Applications.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 26-296043
- Series: B6 Performance (DampTronic)
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 16.54
- Extended Length (in): 24.00
- Extended Length (mm): 609.5
- Lower Mount Type: Eye
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Boot Included: No
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Country of Origin: DE
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 2017 Audi A4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2018 Audi A4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi A4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi A4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2017 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2018 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Ultra sport): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Prestige, Ultra sport): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2021 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2017 Audi A4 allroad (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear
- 2018 Audi A4 allroad (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear
- 2019 Audi A4 allroad (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear
- 2020 Audi A4 allroad (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear
- 2021 Audi A4 allroad (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear
- 2018 Audi A5 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi A5 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi A5 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2021 Audi A5 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2018 Audi A5 Sportback (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi A5 Sportback (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi A5 Sportback (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2021 Audi A5 Sportback (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2018 Audi RS5 (Base): Rear
- 2019 Audi RS5 (Base): Rear
- 2021 Audi RS5 (Base): Rear
- 2018 Audi S4 (Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi S4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi S4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2021 Audi S4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2018 Audi S5 (Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi S5 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi S5 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2021 Audi S5 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2018 Audi S5 Sportback (Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2019 Audi S5 Sportback (Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2020 Audi S5 Sportback (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
- 2021 Audi S5 Sportback (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige): Rear; With Electronic Suspension
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 26-296043 fit?
It fits the rear of the 2017-2020 Audi A4, 2017-2021 Audi A4 Quattro, 2017-2021 Audi A4 allroad, 2018-2021 Audi A5 Quattro, 2018-2021 Audi A5 Sportback, 2018-2019 and 2021 Audi RS5, 2018-2021 Audi S4, 2018-2021 Audi S5 and 2018-2021 Audi S5 Sportback. The submodels and notes for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
Does the 26-296043 work with the factory electronic suspension?
It is designed to be compatible with the factory electronic damping control. Most applications are for vehicles with electronic suspension, and the A4 allroad and RS5 lines carry no suspension note.
Is the 26-296043 a front or rear shock?
It is a rear shock absorber, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 26-296043?
It measures 16.54 in collapsed and 24.00 in extended.
How does the 26-296043 mount?
It has a stem upper mount and an eye lower mount. No boot or spring seat is included.
