{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-rear-shock-absorber-lowered-vw-beetle-super-beetle-ghia-thing-irs-1968-1979-97-4007-0","title":"Bilstein B8 Rear Shock (Lowered) | VW Beetle\/Ghia\/Thing IRS 1968–1979 | Monotube (97-4007-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B8 Rear Shock Absorber — Lowered Valving, Monotube, VW Beetle \/ Ghia \/ Thing IRS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBilstein B8 Performance\u003c\/b\u003e rear shock absorber tuned for \u003cb\u003elowered\u003c\/b\u003e Beetle and Ghia chassis with IRS (Independent Rear Suspension). The B8 valving is matched to \u003cb\u003eshorter-stroke\u003c\/b\u003e applications — use this when you've dropped the rear of an IRS-equipped car and a stock-height shock 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\u003eVW Beetle with IRS:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1968–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971–1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Thing (Type 181):\u003c\/b\u003e 1973–1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLowered rear suspension only:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with a stock-height B6 (97-4005-0) for unlowered cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Bilstein B8?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B8 is Bilstein's monotube design valved for shortened-stroke applications. On a lowered IRS Beetle, B8 prevents the bottoming and topping issues you'd otherwise get with a stock-length shock, 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\u003eLowered-specific valving:\u003c\/b\u003e Matched to shortened-stroke, dropped IRS chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrevents bottoming and topping:\u003c\/b\u003e Correct travel for a lowered car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonotube design:\u003c\/b\u003e Bilstein's signature damping quality.\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 97-4007-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBilstein Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-000345\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\u003eCollapsed length:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.93\" (277.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended length:\u003c\/b\u003e 16.16\" (410.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/b\u003e Qty 2 per axle\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\u003eIs this only for lowered cars?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the B8 valving is for lowered IRS rear suspension. For an unlowered car, use a stock-height B6 (97-4005-0).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e IRS-equipped VW Beetle 1968–1979, Super Beetle 1971–1979, Karmann Ghia 1968–1974, and Thing (Type 181) 1973–1974.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs it sold in pairs?\u003c\/b\u003e No, it is sold individually. You need two (qty 2 per axle).\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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension\"\u003eSuspension\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Aircooled\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031509852275,"sku":"97-4007-0","price":171.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4007-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779606904","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b8-rear-shock-absorber-lowered-vw-beetle-super-beetle-ghia-thing-irs-1968-1979-97-4007-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}