{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-ball-joint-swing-axle-1966-1968","title":"Bilstein B6 Shock Kit, Set of 4: 2 Front + 2 Rear | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia Ball Joint, Swing Axle 1966–1968 | 24-006200 \/ 24-181488 (BDL-SUSP-BJ-SWING-B6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Shock Kit for the VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia Ball Joint, Swing Axle 1966–1968: 2 Front + 2 Rear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A stock-height VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia Ball Joint, Swing Axle (1966–1968) uses \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-006200 \/ EMPI 97-4001-0 front shocks\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-181488 \/ EMPI 97-4006-0 rear shocks\u003c\/b\u003e. This kit is all four, matched as a set, for 10% less than buying them one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein gas-pressure shocks resist fade, don't foam, and keep the wheels planted. They work with your factory springs and torsion bars, do not change ride height, and carry Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × Bilstein B6 front shock\u003c\/b\u003e: Bilstein 24-006200 \/ EMPI 97-4001-0 (cross-references VW 113-413-031)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × Bilstein B6 rear shock\u003c\/b\u003e: Bilstein 24-181488 \/ EMPI 97-4006-0 (cross-references VW 113-513-031)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed only one axle? Choose \u003cb\u003eFront Pair\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb\u003eRear Pair\u003c\/b\u003e above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExactly what it fits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Beetle (Standard), 1966–1968\u003c\/b\u003e with ball joint front and swing axle rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia, 1966–1968\u003c\/b\u003e with ball joint front and swing axle rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968 Autostick and all 1969-and-later IRS cars (see our Ball Joint IRS kit), link pin cars (1965 and earlier), Super Beetle, and lowered cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to tell:\u003c\/b\u003e Swing axle rears have solid axle tubes that pivot at the transaxle; the rear wheels tuck in (positive camber) when the car is jacked up. IRS rears use CV-jointed axles and trailing arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart number cross-reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBilstein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEMPI\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVW \/ OEM reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso listed as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront (×2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-006200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4001-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-413-031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-413-031\/BQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear (×2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-181488\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4006-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-513-031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-513-031\/BQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit SKU: BDL-SUSP-BJ-SWING-B6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat shocks does a VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia Ball Joint, Swing Axle (1966–1968) use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stock-height VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia Ball Joint, Swing Axle (1966–1968) uses two Bilstein 24-006200 \/ EMPI 97-4001-0 front shocks and two Bilstein 24-181488 \/ EMPI 97-4006-0 rear shocks. This kit is all four, matched as a set, for 10% less than buying them one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill these change my ride height?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Bilstein B6 shocks change damping, not ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy car is lowered. Will these work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at full drop. Lowered cars need shorter-stroke shocks. Contact us with your ride height and we'll match the right set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need to replace all four?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend it. New shocks at one end and worn shocks at the other make the car handle unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it sold as a set?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Complete Kit is 4 shocks. Front Pair and Rear Pair are 2 shocks each.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Complete Kit (2 Front + 2 Rear)","offer_id":66769166008435,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-BJ-SWING-B6","price":504.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Pair","offer_id":66769166041203,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-BJ-SWING-B6-F2","price":261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear Pair","offer_id":66769166073971,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-BJ-SWING-B6-R2","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4001-0-500x500.jpg?v=1774307057","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-ball-joint-swing-axle-1966-1968","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}