{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-front-shock-absorber-vw-bus-transporter-t2-1968-1979-97-4003-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Shock Absorber | VW Bus Type 2 1968–1979 | Monotube Gas Pressure (97-4003-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Front Shock Absorber — Monotube Gas Pressure, VW Bus (Type 2) 1968–1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Performance\u003c\/b\u003e front shock absorber for the VW Type 2 Transporter (Bus). A \u003cb\u003emonotube gas-pressure\u003c\/b\u003e design that sharpens front-end response and resists fade under load — a noticeable upgrade for daily-driven or loaded Buses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Transporter (Type 2), Bay Window Bus:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Bilstein B6?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein has been making monotube gas-pressure shocks for more than 60 years, with extensive OEM and motorsport history. The B6 series gives the Bay Window Bus firmer damping than the original twin-tube design without changing ride height — a meaningful improvement on a vehicle that benefits from any chassis tightening it can get.\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\u003eMonotube gas-pressure design:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharper front-end response than stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFade resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds up under load on daily-driven or loaded Buses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreserves ride height:\u003c\/b\u003e Firmer damping without changing stance.\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 97-4003-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-632799\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 10.90\" (277 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended length:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.37\" (416 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003eWhat does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e The VW Transporter (Type 2) Bay Window Bus, 1968–1979.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it sold in pairs?\u003c\/b\u003e No, it is sold individually. You need two (qty 2 per axle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e No — the B6 delivers firmer damping without changing 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Aircooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031509721203,"sku":"97-4003-0","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4003-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779606898","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-front-shock-absorber-vw-bus-transporter-t2-1968-1979-97-4003-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}