Shock absorbers Bilstein or KYB

B6 is perfect imo for a sporty street driving car. I had a 320i where the stock shocks were terrible, and switched to stock springs + B6. The ride immediately improved and it wasn't stiff at all. You do feel a bit more of the ground but it's a lot less crashy when bad pavement exists.

I have 6112/5160 with icon leafs and UCAs, love it. Really transforms the truck.

Yes - they are different form the regular golf wagon. 55mm (AT) knuckle vs 50 (golf). definitely go with Alltrack-specific Bilstein B4 or B6 (not just OE replacement).

2 year later update: finally decided to get new shocks, kyb this time. What a world of difference. No bounce and am using the same bump stops as before.

I ran the MK6 Bilstein B8 set with Eibach Sportline springs on my MKV and loved the setup. Worked great on street and even did quite well on track. I am an older guy (less tolerant of a rough ride) and they were great.

I went with nice, inexpensive low-pressure KYB shocks and they're about right for my use.

Go with Bilstein 4600 like others said, 5100 is too stiff unless you are more loaded down

If it is a true FX4 (later models), it already had some of the best shock absorbers to begin with - Bilstein.

I’ve had 5100s and fox 2.0s.

The 5100s are over damped, unless you drive fast as hell or drive your truck like a sports car the fox’s are gonna ride way better

I have the bilsteins with standard sport springs and hate them. They float normally & are overly harsh over bad surfaces.