{"product_id":"bilstein-b4-front-shock-absorber-vw-vanagon-t3-1979-1991-97-4016-0","title":"Bilstein B4 Front Shock — OE Replacement, Monotube | VW Vanagon T3 1979–1991 (97-4016-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilstein B4 stock-replacement front shock absorber for the VW Vanagon (T3). Direct OE-equivalent — restores factory damping with Bilstein build quality. The right choice when you want to bring a tired Vanagon back to factory spec without changing the ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eVW Vanagon (Type 3 \/ T3) 1979-1991\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI Part #: 97-4016-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilstein Reference: 19-238821\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance level: B4 — stock replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length: 10.37\" (263.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 15.00\" (381 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually (qty 2 per axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bilstein B4\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe B4 is Bilstein's direct OE-replacement line — monotube construction matched to factory ride height and spring rates. Choose B4 when you want the Vanagon back to its original ride character with Bilstein's monotube durability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031510835315,"sku":"97-4016-0","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4016-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779607106","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b4-front-shock-absorber-vw-vanagon-t3-1979-1991-97-4016-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}