{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-front-strut-insert-outer-thread-1505-1160-porsche-911-912-914-930-1965-1989-97-4053-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Strut Insert — Outer Thread, 1505\/1160 | Porsche 911\/912\/914\/930 1965–1989 (97-4053-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Front Strut Insert — Outer Thread, 1505\/1160 | Porsche 911\/912\/914\/930 (97-4053-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBilstein B6\u003c\/b\u003e performance front strut insert for vintage Porsche 911, 912, 914, and 930 — \u003cb\u003eOuter Threaded Strut Tube, 1505\/1160 setting\u003c\/b\u003e. This is one of four strut insert variants in this series, so make sure you have the right thread style and setting for your car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 911:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 912:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1969 and 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 914:\u003c\/b\u003e 1970–1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 930 (911 Turbo):\u003c\/b\u003e 1978–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Outer Threaded Strut Tube — 1505\/1160 Setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentifying your strut tube:\u003c\/b\u003e The four EMPI strut insert variants for these chassis differ by (1) inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, (2) damper setting (2015\/755 vs. 1505\/1160), and (3) Euro vs. US version. Confirm the configuration on your car before ordering — using the wrong insert is the most common mistake on these chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4051-0 — Inner threaded, 2015\/755, Euro w\/o spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4052-0 — Inner threaded, 2015\/755, US w\/ 7mm spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4053-0 — Outer threaded, 1505\/1160 (this product)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4054-0 — Inner threaded, 1505\/1160 (B8 for lowered)\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, with particularly deep history on the air-cooled Porsches. The \u003cb\u003eB6\u003c\/b\u003e series gives these cars firmer damping and faster response than worn original units 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 units.\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 ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Outer threaded strut tube, 1505\/1160 setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold Individually:\u003c\/b\u003e Two units required per car.\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 97-4053-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 34-001141\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\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Outer threaded, 1505\/1160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollapsed Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 17.09\" (434 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.77\" (553 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually (qty 2 per car)\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\u003eHow do I choose the right strut insert?\u003c\/b\u003e The four variants for these chassis differ by inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, damper setting (2015\/755 vs. 1505\/1160), and Euro vs. US version. Confirm your car's configuration before ordering — this product is the outer threaded, 1505\/1160 version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Individually — you need two per car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill these change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The B6 upgrades damping while keeping 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 Porsche suspension? Browse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, find parts in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-911\"\u003ePorsche 911\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":45031511064691,"sku":"97-4053-0","price":326.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4053-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779607135","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-front-strut-insert-outer-thread-1505-1160-porsche-911-912-914-930-1965-1989-97-4053-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}