Bilstein B6 shock absorbers

the_worrier · 19 Dec 2020 at 18:34

My Skoda Superb wallows like a ship at sea over bumps. Forum search indicates they are known to be dreadful for this, even with dynamic suspension.

Thinking of changing the shockers to something firmer. Anyone done this?

Anyone tried Bilstein B6?

the_worrier · 20 Dec 2020 at 16:48

Gaygle said:
What year is your superb?

2015/65. It’s on 19” alloys.

the_worrier · 20 Dec 2020 at 16:57

WJA96 said:
The shock absorbers only control the speed the suspension reacts, if you want to stiffen the suspension you need to change the springs and from your description of the problem, you actually want stiffer anti-roll bars.

Can I suggest you look at Koni FSD shock absorbers with an Eibach springs?

I am not looking to lower the car at all. Is your suggestion still good?

the_worrier · 23 Dec 2020 at 17:01

A popular Skoda forum is saying that the Bilstein B6 shockers will achieve what I want to without springs being changed. I guess i’ll just have to try.

the_worrier · 23 Dec 2020 at 17:02

adam cool dude said:
I would be looking at anti roll bar first. Being vag there must be some thicker ones off another model that should bolt on.

Depending on the milage it could just be that your shocks are done and need replacing.

Don’t think its that as many owners talk about the front ‘bottoming out’.