{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-front-strut-insert-lowered-inner-thread-1505-1160-porsche-911-912-914-930-1965-1989-97-4054-0","title":"Bilstein B8 Front Strut Insert — Lowered, 1505\/1160 | Porsche 911\/912\/914\/930 1965–1989 (97-4054-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B8 Front Strut Insert — Lowered, Inner Thread, 1505\/1160 | Porsche 911\/912\/914\/930 (97-4054-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBilstein B8\u003c\/b\u003e performance front strut insert for vintage Porsche 911, 912, 914, and 930 — tuned for \u003cb\u003elowered cars\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eInner Threaded Strut Tube, 1505\/1160 setting\u003c\/b\u003e. The B8 valving is matched to shortened-stroke applications — use this if you've dropped the front of your car and a stock-length B6 would top or bottom out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 911:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 912:\u003c\/b\u003e 1965–1969 and 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 914:\u003c\/b\u003e 1970–1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 930 (911 Turbo):\u003c\/b\u003e 1978–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner Threaded Strut Tube — 1505\/1160 Setting — for lowered vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentifying your strut tube:\u003c\/b\u003e The four EMPI strut insert variants for these chassis differ by (1) inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, (2) damper setting (2015\/755 vs. 1505\/1160), and (3) Euro vs. US version. Confirm the configuration on your car before ordering — using the wrong insert is the most common mistake on these chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4051-0 — Inner threaded, 2015\/755, Euro w\/o spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4052-0 — Inner threaded, 2015\/755, US w\/ 7mm spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4053-0 — Outer threaded, 1505\/1160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4054-0 — Inner threaded, 1505\/1160 (B8 for lowered) (this product)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Bilstein?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eB8\u003c\/b\u003e is Bilstein's monotube design valved for shortened-stroke applications. On a lowered air-cooled Porsche, B8 prevents the bottoming and topping issues you'd otherwise get with a stock-length B6, while still delivering Bilstein's signature damping quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTuned for Lowered Cars:\u003c\/b\u003e B8 valving matched to shortened-stroke applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo Bottoming or Topping:\u003c\/b\u003e Prevents the travel issues a stock-length B6 would have on a dropped front end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonotube Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Bilstein gas-pressure monotube design for consistent, durable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrect Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner threaded strut tube, 1505\/1160 setting, for lowered vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold Individually:\u003c\/b\u003e Two units required per car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 97-4054-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 34-001134\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Level:\u003c\/b\u003e B8 — upgrade for lowered vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/b\u003e Inner threaded, 1505\/1160, for lowered vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCollapsed Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 17.09\" (434 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 21.65\" (550 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold As:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually (qty 2 per car)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I need the B8 instead of the B6?\u003c\/b\u003e Use the B8 if you've lowered the front of your car. Its valving is matched to shortened-stroke applications and prevents the bottoming and topping a stock-length B6 would have on a dropped car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I choose the right strut insert?\u003c\/b\u003e The four variants differ by inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, damper setting (2015\/755 vs. 1505\/1160), and Euro vs. US version. This product is the inner threaded, 1505\/1160, B8 for lowered version — confirm your car's configuration before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre these sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/b\u003e Individually — you need two per car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing your Porsche suspension? Browse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e, find parts in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/porsche-911\"\u003ePorsche 911\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bilstein\"\u003eBilstein\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031511130227,"sku":"97-4054-0","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4054-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779607140","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b8-front-strut-insert-lowered-inner-thread-1505-1160-porsche-911-912-914-930-1965-1989-97-4054-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}