Shock absorbers Bilstein or Monroe

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 use the Monroe version of these. Not too stiff of a ride but handle the extra weight very well.

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).

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.

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.

On my 2007 GTI when my stock shocks went I paired the Eibach springs I had used with the stock shocks with a set of Bilstein B6's and it was literally perfection.

Typical issues (my car had all of these save the throttle body): -Dampers are normally done by 80k miles -Front lower control arm bushings tear and fail

I personally had Bilstein OE replacements on my E46 that were leaking and failed even though they were practically brand new when we removed them.