Bilstein B6 Shock Kit, Set of 4: 2 Front + 2 Rear | Porsche 356 Pre-A, A, B, C & SC 1950–1965 | B46-0164 / B46-0174 (BDL-SUSP-356-B6)

Bilstein B6 Shock Kit for the Porsche 356 Pre-A, A, B, C & SC 1950–1965: 2 Front + 2 Rear

Short answer: A stock-height Porsche 356 Pre-A, A, B, C or SC (1950–1965) uses two Bilstein B46-0164 / EMPI 97-4050-0 front shocks and two Bilstein B46-0174 / EMPI 97-4060-0 rear shocks. This kit is all four, matched as a set, for 10% less than buying them one at a time.

Bilstein gas-pressure shocks resist fade, don't foam, and keep the wheels planted. They work with your factory torsion bars, do not change ride height, and carry Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty.

What's in the kit

• 2 × Bilstein B6 front shock: Bilstein B46-0164 / EMPI 97-4050-0
• 2 × Bilstein B6 rear shock: Bilstein B46-0174 / EMPI 97-4060-0

Need only one axle? Choose Front Pair or Rear Pair above.

Exactly what it fits

• Porsche 356 Pre-A, 356A, 356B, 356C and 356SC, 1950–1965: coupe, cabriolet, Speedster, Convertible D and Roadster, at stock ride height

Does not fit: Porsche 912 and 911 (see our 911 inserts), lowered or race-modified 356s with non-stock mounts.

Part number cross-reference

Kit SKU: BDL-SUSP-356-B6

Frequently asked questions

What shocks does a Porsche 356 use?
A stock-height Porsche 356 Pre-A, A, B, C or SC (1950–1965) uses two Bilstein B46-0164 / EMPI 97-4050-0 front shocks and two Bilstein B46-0174 / EMPI 97-4060-0 rear shocks. This kit is all four, matched as a set, for 10% less than buying them one at a time.

Will these change my ride height?
No. Bilstein B6 shocks change damping, not ride height.

My car is lowered. Will these work?
Not at full drop. Lowered cars need shorter-stroke shocks. Contact us with your ride height and we'll match the right set.

Do I need to replace all four?
We recommend it. New shocks at one end and worn shocks at the other make the car handle unevenly.

Is it sold as a set?
Yes. The Complete Kit is 4 shocks. Front Pair and Rear Pair are 2 shocks each.