{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-link-pin-1950-1965","title":"Bilstein B6 Shock Kit, Set of 4: 2 Front + 2 Rear | VW Beetle \u0026 Karmann Ghia Link Pin 1950–1965 | 24-000321 \/ 24-181488 (BDL-SUSP-LINKPIN-B6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Shock Kit for the VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia Link Pin 1950–1965: 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 Link Pin (1950–1965) uses \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-000321 \/ EMPI 97-4000-0 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 24-000321 \/ EMPI 97-4000-0 (cross-references VW 111-413-031)\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 sedan \u0026amp; convertible), 1950–1965\u003c\/b\u003e: link pin (king pin) front beam, swing axle rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia, 1956–1965\u003c\/b\u003e: link pin front, swing axle rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966-and-later ball joint front ends (see our Ball Joint kits), Super Beetle, lowered cars with dropped spindles or narrowed beams, and off-road builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to tell:\u003c\/b\u003e Link pin front ends have two trailing arms on each side joined to the spindle by link pins with grease fittings. VW switched to ball joints for the 1966 model year.\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\u003e24-000321\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4000-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111-413-031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e111-413-031\/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-LINKPIN-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 Link Pin (1950–1965) use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stock-height VW Beetle \u0026amp; Karmann Ghia Link Pin (1950–1965) uses two Bilstein 24-000321 \/ EMPI 97-4000-0 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":66769165910131,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-LINKPIN-B6","price":504.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Pair","offer_id":66769165942899,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-LINKPIN-B6-F2","price":261.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear Pair","offer_id":66769165975667,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-LINKPIN-B6-R2","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/shock_2d0d447e-8e04-474f-80ed-00cbe913498d.jpg?v=1774307464","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-beetle-karmann-ghia-link-pin-1950-1965","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}