{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-split-window-bus-shock-kit-vw-type-2-1955-1967","title":"Bilstein B6 Split Window Bus Shock Kit: 2 Front + 2 Rear | VW Type 2 Splitscreen 1955–1967 | 24-632799 \/ 24-181488 (BDL-SUSP-SPLIT-B6)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B6 Shock Kit for the VW Split Window Bus (1955–1967): 2 Front + 2 Rear\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A stock-height 1955–1967 VW Split Window Bus (Type 2 \/ T1 \/ Splitty) uses \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-632799 front shocks\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etwo Bilstein 24-181488 rear shocks\u003c\/b\u003e. This kit is all four, matched as a set, for less than buying them one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilstein B6 is the standard performance upgrade for the split bus: a monotube, gas-pressure shock that controls the nose-dive, wallow and crosswind wander a tired split bus is known for. It works with your factory torsion bars, does not change ride height, and is covered by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 24-632799 \/ EMPI 97-4003-0 (cross-references VW 211-413-031)\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\u003cli\u003eEach shock comes with its blue protective boot.\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\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Split Window Bus \/ Splitscreen \/ Type 2 (T1), 1955–1967\u003c\/b\u003e, at stock ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll body styles: Kombi, Microbus, Deluxe (Samba \/ 21- and 23-window), Panel Van, Single Cab and Double Cab pickups, Westfalia campers, Ambulance, Hi-Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplit buses with the factory link-pin front beam and swing-axle reduction-box rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot confirmed for\u003c\/b\u003e 1950–early 1955 \"Barndoor\" buses (contact us before ordering). \u003cb\u003eNot for\u003c\/b\u003e lowered buses (narrowed or adjustable beams, turned-down spring plates; these need shorter shocks), or 1968–1979 Bay Window rears. Bay Window buses can use the front shock alone; choose \u003cb\u003eFront Pair\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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\u003e24-632799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97-4003-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211-413-031, 211413031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211-413-031\/BQ, 211413031BQ\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, 113513031\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113-513-031\/BQ, 113513031BQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit SKU: BDL-SUSP-SPLIT-B6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront: 24-632799\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear: 24-181488\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein B6 Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein B6 Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonotube, gas pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonotube, gas pressure, 46 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416 mm (16.37 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e387 mm (15.24 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e277 mm (10.90 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e261 mm (10.28 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm eye, top and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm eye, top and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein yellow, blue boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein yellow, blue boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Bilstein B6 for a split bus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonotube gas pressure:\u003c\/b\u003e No foaming or fade on long grades or washboard roads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTuned for the vehicle:\u003c\/b\u003e Firmer and better controlled than oil-filled stock replacements, but not harsh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStock height:\u003c\/b\u003e Uses your factory torsion leaves and torsion bars, so there are no spring changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLimited lifetime warranty\u003c\/b\u003e from Bilstein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstall notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a bolt-in replacement for the original eye-to-eye shocks. Reuse your shock bolts if they are in good shape, or replace them if they are rusted or stretched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo one axle at a time with the bus on stands and the wheels unloaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing all four at once keeps front and rear damping balanced, which is why we sell them as a kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat shocks does a VW Split Window Bus use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stock 1955–1967 split bus takes two front and two rear shocks. The Bilstein B6 upgrades are 24-632799 front and 24-181488 rear, which is exactly what this kit contains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the rear split bus shock the same as the Beetle swing-axle rear?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 1955–1967 bus rear uses the same Bilstein 24-181488 as the 1950–1968 swing-axle Beetle, Ghia and Type 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill these fit my 1968–1979 Bay Window Bus?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front shock fits Bay Windows, so choose \u003cb\u003eFront Pair\u003c\/b\u003e. The Bay Window rear is a different, longer shock and is not included in this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill these lower or raise my bus?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. B6 shocks change damping, not ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy bus is lowered. Will these work?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot at full drop. Lowered split buses usually need shorter shocks. Measure your shock length at ride height and contact us before ordering.\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 bus 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\n","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Complete Kit (2 Front + 2 Rear)","offer_id":66767825633395,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SPLIT-B6","price":764.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Pair","offer_id":66767825666163,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SPLIT-B6-F2","price":521.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rear Pair","offer_id":66767825698931,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SPLIT-B6-R2","price":243.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4003-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779606898","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-split-window-bus-shock-kit-vw-type-2-1955-1967","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}