{"product_id":"lowered-super-beetle-suspension-kit-topline-maxx-bilstein-b8-1971-1979","title":"Lowered Super Beetle Suspension Kit, Set of 4: Topline MaXX Coil-Over Struts + Bilstein B8 Rear Shocks | VW Super Beetle 1971–1979 | 2\"–4\" Drop","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eLowered Super Beetle Suspension Kit: Topline MaXX Coil-Over Struts + Bilstein B8 Rear Shocks (Set of 4)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e To lower a 1971–1979 VW Super Beetle and keep it controlled, you need adjustable lowered front struts and shorter-stroke rear shocks. This kit is a pair of \u003cb\u003eTopline MaXX coil-over struts\u003c\/b\u003e (2\"–4\" adjustable drop) plus two \u003cb\u003eBilstein B8 lowered rear shocks (24-000345 \/ EMPI 97-4007-0)\u003c\/b\u003e, for 5% less than buying them separately.\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\u003e1 pair Topline MaXX coil-over struts\u003c\/b\u003e: 87-0910AM (1971–1973) or 87-0910BM (1974–1979). Includes adjustable ride-height housings, shock inserts, compact 75mm springs, billet spring holders and closing nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 × Bilstein B8 lowered rear shock\u003c\/b\u003e: Bilstein 24-000345 \/ EMPI 97-4007-0, valved for a lowered IRS rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExactly what it fits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle 1971–1973\u003c\/b\u003e (1302, flat windshield): choose the 1971–1973 option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Super Beetle 1974–1979\u003c\/b\u003e (1303, curved windshield): choose the 1974–1979 option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes not fit:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard Beetles (torsion beam front) or stock-height Super Beetles. For stock height, see our Bilstein B6 Super Beetle kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat else you need\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront drop:\u003c\/b\u003e set with the MaXX struts, 2\"–4\" in half-inch steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRear drop:\u003c\/b\u003e done by re-indexing or adjusting the IRS spring plates. Spring plates are not included. The B8 rears are valved for that lowered rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended with lowered struts: Topline brake line clamp kit (79-0210).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront (pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopline MaXX coil-over struts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87-0910AM (71–73), 87-0910BM (74–79)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear (×2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilstein B8 lowered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24-000345, EMPI 97-4007-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit SKU: BDL-SUSP-SUPER-LOW-71 \/ BDL-SUSP-SUPER-LOW-74\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does this lower my Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe MaXX struts lower the front 2\"–4\" in half-inch steps. Rear height is set at the spring plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill stock-length rear shocks work on a lowered Super Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot well. A stock-length shock can bottom out on a lowered IRS rear. The Bilstein B8 is valved and sized for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it clear bigger wheels?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The compact 75mm coil-over spring clears 16\", 17\" and 18\" wheels; Topline recommends ET 43–55mm for 7\" wide wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"1971–1973 (87-0910AM)","offer_id":66775812046963,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SUPER-LOW-71","price":896.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1974–1979 (87-0910BM)","offer_id":66775812079731,"sku":"BDL-SUSP-SUPER-LOW-74","price":896.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/Maxx-Late-for-web.jpg?v=1780182000","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/lowered-super-beetle-suspension-kit-topline-maxx-bilstein-b8-1971-1979","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}