{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-front-strut-insert-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979-97-4002-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Strut Insert | VW Super Beetle 1973–1979 | Monotube Performance (97-4002-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Front Strut Insert — MacPherson Performance Upgrade, VW Super Beetle 1973–1979\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Performance\u003c\/b\u003e front strut insert for the curved-windshield Super Beetle (1303). Replaces the worn original MacPherson strut cartridge with Bilstein's \u003cb\u003emonotube gas-pressure\u003c\/b\u003e design, sharpening front-end response while \u003cb\u003epreserving stock 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 Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1979 (1303 chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes NOT fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard Beetle (uses a ball-joint or link-pin front beam, not struts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Bilstein B6?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein's monotube gas-pressure design has more than 60 years of OEM and motorsport development behind it. The B6 series delivers firmer damping and quicker response than stock without changing ride height — ideal for daily-driven Super Beetles where stock-look stance and improved handling are both wanted.\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 Firmer damping and quicker response than stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreserves stock ride height:\u003c\/b\u003e Upgrades handling without changing stance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect cartridge replacement:\u003c\/b\u003e Swaps in for the worn original MacPherson insert.\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 97-4002-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 34-001042\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 17.13\" (435 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended length:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.99\" (558.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003eDoes it fit a Standard Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it fits the Super Beetle (1303 chassis) 1973–1979 only; the Standard Beetle uses a ball-joint or link-pin front beam, not struts.\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 car).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e No — the B6 preserves stock ride height while improving damping and response.\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-super-beetle\"\u003eVW Super Beetle\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":45031509688435,"sku":"97-4002-0","price":273.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4002-0_FRO2-scaled.jpg?v=1779606891","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-front-strut-insert-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979-97-4002-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}