{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-front-shock-absorber-porsche-356-a-b-c-sc-1948-1965-97-4050-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Shock — Performance Upgrade, Monotube | Porsche 356 A\/B\/C\/SC 1948–1965 (97-4050-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Front Shock Absorber — Performance Monotube Upgrade | Porsche 356 (97-4050-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBilstein B6\u003c\/b\u003e is a genuine \u003cb\u003eperformance front shock absorber\u003c\/b\u003e for the early Porsche 356. Bilstein's \u003cb\u003emonotube gas-pressure\u003c\/b\u003e design replaces tired original shocks while keeping the car at \u003cb\u003estock ride height\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right call for restored or daily-driven 356s where the original suspension hardware is no longer up to the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 356 (Pre-A, A, B, C, SC):\u003c\/b\u003e 1948–1965\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 history behind it — including extensive work on early Porsches. The \u003cb\u003eB6\u003c\/b\u003e series gives the 356 firmer damping and faster response than worn original shocks without changing ride height.\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\u003ePerformance Valving:\u003c\/b\u003e Firmer damping and faster response than worn original shocks.\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 Upgrades damping without changing the 356's ride height.\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 97-4050-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e B46-0164\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e B6 — upgrade over stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollapsed Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.72\" (247 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.41\" (366 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 B6 change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The B6 upgrades damping while keeping the 356 at stock ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich 356 models does this fit?\u003c\/b\u003e Porsche 356 Pre-A, A, B, C and SC from 1948–1965.\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 356 suspension? Browse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, find parts in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-356\"\u003ePorsche 356\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":45031510900851,"sku":"97-4050-0","price":207.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4050-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779607117","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-front-shock-absorber-porsche-356-a-b-c-sc-1948-1965-97-4050-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}