{"product_id":"bilstein-b4-rear-shock-absorber-vw-vanagon-t3-1979-1991-97-4010-0","title":"Bilstein B4 Rear Shock — OE Replacement, Monotube | VW Vanagon T3 1979–1991 (97-4010-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B4 Rear Shock Absorber — OE Replacement Monotube | VW Vanagon T3 (97-4010-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBilstein B4\u003c\/b\u003e is a direct \u003cb\u003eOE-replacement rear shock absorber\u003c\/b\u003e for the VW Vanagon (Type 3 \/ T3). Bilstein's \u003cb\u003emonotube gas-pressure\u003c\/b\u003e construction restores factory ride quality and damping when your original shocks are worn — without changing the character of the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the B4 when you want to bring a tired Vanagon back to factory spec with genuine Bilstein build quality, at \u003cb\u003estock ride height\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Vanagon (Type 3 \/ T3):\u003c\/b\u003e 1979–1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Bilstein?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein's monotube gas-pressure design has more than 60 years of OEM and motorsport pedigree behind it. The \u003cb\u003eB4\u003c\/b\u003e line is Bilstein's direct OE-replacement series — monotube construction matched to factory ride height and spring rates, so the Vanagon rides the way Volkswagen designed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOE-Replacement Damping:\u003c\/b\u003e B4 performance level restores factory ride quality and damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonotube Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Bilstein gas-pressure monotube design for consistent, durable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock Ride Height:\u003c\/b\u003e Matched to factory ride height and spring rates — no change to chassis character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold Individually:\u003c\/b\u003e Two units required per axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 97-4010-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 19-020075\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e B4 — stock replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollapsed Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.19\" (335 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 20.87\" (530 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually (qty 2 per axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Individually — you need two shocks per axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill the B4 change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The B4 is matched to factory ride height and spring rates, so it keeps the stock ride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does the B4 differ from the B6?\u003c\/b\u003e The B4 is Bilstein's OE-replacement level, restoring factory damping. The B6 sits one step up with firmer valving for sharper response, also at stock ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing your suspension? Browse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, find parts for your bus in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bilstein\"\u003eBilstein\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031510016115,"sku":"97-4010-0","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4010-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779606909","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b4-rear-shock-absorber-vw-vanagon-t3-1979-1991-97-4010-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}