{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-rear-shock-absorber-vw-vanagon-t3-1979-1991-97-4013-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Rear Shock — Performance Upgrade, Monotube | VW Vanagon T3 1979–1991 (97-4013-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Rear Shock Absorber — Performance Monotube Upgrade | VW Vanagon T3 (97-4013-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBilstein B6\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003eperformance rear shock absorber\u003c\/b\u003e for the VW Vanagon (Type 3 \/ T3) — a step up from the OE-replacement B4. Same Bilstein \u003cb\u003emonotube\u003c\/b\u003e build, with firmer valving for sharper response while staying at \u003cb\u003estock ride height\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA practical upgrade for daily-driven and lightly loaded Vanagons that want tighter body control without a ride-height change.\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\u003eB6\u003c\/b\u003e series sits one step up from the OE-replacement B4 — firmer damping and faster response, but no change to 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 stock or B4.\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 Vanagon'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 97-4013-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-008303\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 13.76\" (349.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.44\" (544.5 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 lower or change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e No. The B6 upgrades damping while staying at stock ride height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does the B6 differ from the B4?\u003c\/b\u003e The B4 is Bilstein's OE-replacement level. The B6 sits one step up with firmer valving for sharper response, still 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":45031510802547,"sku":"97-4013-0","price":227.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4013-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779606925","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-rear-shock-absorber-vw-vanagon-t3-1979-1991-97-4013-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}