{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-vanagon-2wd-1980-1991","title":"Bilstein B6 Shock Kit, Set of 4: 2 Front + 2 Rear | VW Vanagon 2WD 1980–1991 | 24-008204 \/ 24-008303 (BDL-SUSP-VANAGON-B6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Shock Kit for the VW Vanagon 2WD 1980–1991: 2 Front + 2 Rear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A stock-height VW Vanagon 2WD (1980–1991) uses \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-008204 \/ EMPI 97-4017-0 front shocks\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-008303 \/ EMPI 97-4013-0 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, 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 24-008204 \/ EMPI 97-4017-0 (cross-references VW 251-413-031)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × Bilstein B6 rear shock\u003c\/b\u003e: Bilstein 24-008303 \/ EMPI 97-4013-0 (cross-references VW 251-513-031)\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 Vanagon \/ T3, 1980–1991 (US model years)\u003c\/b\u003e, 2WD: air-cooled, Wasserboxer 1.9 \u0026amp; 2.1, and diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestfalia campers, Weekender, GL, Carat and Pickup\/Doka on the standard 2WD chassis. A good choice for heavily loaded campers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Syncro 4WD Vanagons (not confirmed; the Syncro front shock is different, so contact us), lifted Vanagons, and lowered Vanagons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB6 or B4?\u003c\/b\u003e B6 is firmer than stock and B4, with less body roll and wallow, at stock ride height. Choose the B4 kit for the factory ride.\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\u003e24-008204\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4017-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251-413-031\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\u003e24-008303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4013-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e251-513-031\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-VANAGON-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 Vanagon 2WD (1980–1991) use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stock-height VW Vanagon 2WD (1980–1991) uses two Bilstein 24-008204 \/ EMPI 97-4017-0 front shocks and two Bilstein 24-008303 \/ EMPI 97-4013-0 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 Vanagon is lowered or lifted. Will these work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at a changed ride height. Contact us with your setup 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 van 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":66769166598259,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-VANAGON-B6","price":820.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Pair","offer_id":66769166631027,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-VANAGON-B6-F2","price":410.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear Pair","offer_id":66769166663795,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-VANAGON-B6-R2","price":410.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4013-0-scaled_05019de3-2df6-4623-b990-5042313cce13.jpg?v=1779607111","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-shock-kit-vw-vanagon-2wd-1980-1991","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}