{"product_id":"bilstein-b4-front-left-shock-absorber-for-kia-1","title":"BILSTEIN B4 Front Left Shock Absorber for Kia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOE replacement shock absorbers in OE quality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein B4 is the ideal OE replacement damper: its specification and function match the original equipment exactly, and it is made to the same quality standards as the OE part – a dependable like-for-like replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe B4 at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrives like a new car: the B4 restores the car's original handling. Available for almost every model, it gives consistent damping, precise steering and safe handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDependable in every situation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B4 is balanced and very well suited to everyday use. In town, on country roads or on the motorway it gives consistent damping, precise handling and smooth, predictable behaviour. Made to OE specification, it delivers safety, control and comfort in every vehicle class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B4 brings back the original drive, just like on day one. Made to top OE standards in the same factories as Bilstein's original equipment, it performs like the damper in a new car. It covers almost every vehicle and comes in versions for each equipment and model variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-spec tuning for as-new ride quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% OE quality to the highest original-equipment standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented OE technologies on some models (e.g. DampMatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible fitting: available and fittable per axle, easy to install thanks to the original design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits over 90% of all European vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes B4 stand out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to top OE standards in the same factories as the original part*, the B4 brings back the new-car feeling – safety, precise handling and comfort as on day one. *All aftermarket products that Bilstein makes as OE parts are produced in the OE plants, and every product is made to OE standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent damping at any load, from city driving to a fully loaded holiday trip. With coverage of well over 90% of European vehicles, a B4 is available straight away for nearly every model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible fitting: available and fittable per axle as needed, and as easy to install as any OE damper thanks to its original design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnology lead: depending on the model, fitted with patented technologies such as Bilstein's DampMatic system, known from OE.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensive testing – long-term stress tests, extreme salt-spray tests, scratch tests and 1:1 checks before delivery – for maximum durability and quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach B4 is tailored to the exact equipment and model variant, so the result matches the original in every respect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the B4 is used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe on the road: in town, on country roads or the motorway, a new B4 gives excellent road holding and more grip, so the car reacts faster in an emergency and stopping distances are noticeably shorter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday, family and holiday driving: plenty in reserve for stability, precise handling and safety, even on long trips with lots of luggage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor drivers who value comfort: if the car's original feel matters to you, the B4 is the right choice – its balanced tuning combines strong road holding with comfortable handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement for electronically controlled dampers: B4 DampTronic dampers use the full range of valve technology from Bilstein's OE development, tuned precisely to each car's control system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich shock absorber do you recommend for my car?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB4 dampers are made and sold to OE specification, so the car's original ride height and tuning are kept; selection follows the car's specification. B6 and B8 dampers have their own tuning, set in road tests to Bilstein's \"comfort and sport\" philosophy. With OE functional dimensions both are height-neutral and need no registration. Thanks to its changed extended length, the B8 suits standard sports suspension as well as lowering or raising springs of up to 50 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between B4 and B6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B4 is an OE replacement that keeps the car's standard ride height and characteristics. The B6 is an improved OE replacement with its own road-test tuning and higher damping force; with OE functional dimensions it is height-neutral and needs no registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich B4 can I fit (e.g. standard or sports suspension)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB4 dampers are made to OE specification so the car's original handling is kept. Choose by vehicle specification, because damper, spring and top mount are tuned to work together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo you offer electronically adjustable dampers or kits that fit directly and keep the OE function (e.g. DCC, CATS, EDC, PASM)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – Bilstein offers plug-and-play solutions for many applications, marked \"DT\" (DampTronic). Whatever the car maker calls its electronic suspension, the catalogue lists the right match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan you email me the expert report for the dampers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDampers that match the OE functional dimensions do not need registration, so no type approval or parts certificate is needed. If they are used with lowering springs, the springs need a parts certificate \/ type approval, available from the spring maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere can I get a GOCA certificate for Belgium or the Netherlands?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Bilstein's regional trade partners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I get expert reports?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll expert reports are in Bilstein's online catalogue, linked to the part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs there installation information for workshops?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDampers are fitted following the vehicle maker's instructions. 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