{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-front-shock-absorber-vw-bus-transporter-t2-1968-1979-97-4003-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Shock Absorber — Monotube Gas Pressure | VW Bus Type 2 1968–1979 (97-4003-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilstein B6 Performance front shock absorber for VW Type 2 Transporter (Bus). Monotube gas-pressure design that sharpens front-end response and resists fade under load. A noticeable upgrade for daily-driven or loaded Buses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eVW Transporter (Type 2) 1968-1979 — Bay Window bus\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI Part #: 97-4003-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilstein Reference: 24-632799\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance level: B6 — upgrade over stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length: 10.90\" (277 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 16.37\" (416 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually (qty 2 per axle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bilstein B6\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein has been making monotube gas-pressure shocks for more than 60 years, with extensive OEM and motorsport history. The B6 series gives the Bay Window Bus firmer damping than the original twin-tube design without changing ride height — a meaningful improvement on a vehicle that benefits from any chassis tightening it can get.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031509721203,"sku":"97-4003-0","price":289.99,"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:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-front-shock-absorber-vw-bus-transporter-t2-1968-1979-97-4003-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}