{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979","title":"Bilstein B6 Shock Kit, Set of 4: 2 Front + 2 Rear | VW Super Beetle 1973–1979 | 97-4002-0 \/ 24-006347 (BDL-SUSP-SUPER-B6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Shock Kit for the VW Super Beetle 1973–1979: 2 Front + 2 Rear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A stock-height VW Super Beetle (1973–1979) uses \u003cb\u003etwo EMPI 97-4002-0 front strut inserts\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-006347 \/ EMPI 97-4005-0 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 strut insert\u003c\/b\u003e: EMPI 97-4002-0 (cross-references VW 133-412-031)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × Bilstein B6 rear shock\u003c\/b\u003e: Bilstein 24-006347 \/ EMPI 97-4005-0 (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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle (1303), 1973–1979\u003c\/b\u003e, sedan and convertible, curved windshield, stock ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1972 Super Beetles (1302, flat windshield; different strut), Standard Beetles with a torsion beam front, and lowered Super Beetles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to tell:\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1979 Super Beetles have a curved windshield and a padded dash. 1971–1972 Super Beetles have a flat windshield and use a different strut.\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\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4002-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e133-412-031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear (×2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-006347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4005-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-513-031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit SKU: BDL-SUSP-SUPER-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 Super Beetle (1973–1979) use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stock-height VW Super Beetle (1973–1979) uses two EMPI 97-4002-0 front strut inserts and two Bilstein 24-006347 \/ EMPI 97-4005-0 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":66769166237811,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SUPER-B6","price":754.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Pair","offer_id":66769166270579,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SUPER-B6-F2","price":493.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear Pair","offer_id":66769166303347,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SUPER-B6-R2","price":261.0,"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-shock-kit-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}