{"product_id":"bilstein-b6-front-strut-insert-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979-97-4002-0","title":"Bilstein B6 Front Strut Insert — MacPherson Performance Upgrade | VW Super Beetle 1973–1979 (97-4002-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilstein B6 Performance front strut insert for the curved-windshield Super Beetle (1303). Replaces the worn original MacPherson strut cartridge with Bilstein's monotube gas-pressure design, sharpening front-end response while preserving stock ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Super Beetle 1973-1979 (1303 chassis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes NOT fit\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Beetle (uses ball joint or link pin front beam, not struts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI Part #: 97-4002-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilstein Reference: 34-001042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance level: B6 — upgrade over stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length: 17.13\" (435 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 21.99\" (558.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually (qty 2 per car)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bilstein B6\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein's monotube gas-pressure design has more than 60 years of OEM and motorsport development behind it. The B6 series delivers firmer damping and quicker response than stock without changing ride height — ideal for daily-driven Super Beetles where stock-look stance and improved handling are both wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031509688435,"sku":"97-4002-0","price":273.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4002-0_FRO2-scaled.jpg?v=1779606891","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b6-front-strut-insert-vw-super-beetle-1973-1979-97-4002-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}