{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-front-strut-insert-lowered-inner-thread-1505-1160-porsche-911-912-914-930-1965-1989-97-4054-0","title":"Bilstein B8 Front Strut Insert — Lowered, Inner Thread, 1505\/1160 | Porsche 911\/912\/914\/930 1965–1989 (97-4054-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilstein B8 Performance front strut insert for vintage Porsche 911, 912, 914, and 930 — tuned for lowered cars. \u003cstrong\u003eInner Threaded Strut Tube, 1505\/1160 setting\u003c\/strong\u003e. The B8 valving is matched to shortened-stroke applications — use this if you've dropped the front of your car and a stock-length B6 would top or bottom out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 911 1965-1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 912 1965-1969 and 1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 914 1970-1976\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche 930 (911 Turbo) 1978-1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner Threaded Strut Tube — 1505\/1160 Setting — for lowered vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdentifying your strut tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe four EMPI strut insert variants for these chassis differ by (1) inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, (2) damper setting (2015\/755 vs. 1505\/1160), and (3) Euro vs. US version. Confirm the configuration on your car before ordering — using the wrong insert is the most common mistake on these chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4051-0 — Inner threaded, 2015\/755, Euro w\/o spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4052-0 — Inner threaded, 2015\/755, US w\/ 7mm spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4053-0 — Outer threaded, 1505\/1160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e97-4054-0 — Inner threaded, 1505\/1160 (B8 for lowered) (this product)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI Part #: 97-4054-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilstein Reference: 34-001134\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance level: B8 — upgrade for lowered vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length: 17.09\" (434 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 21.65\" (550 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually (qty 2 per car)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bilstein B8\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe B8 is Bilstein's monotube design valved for shortened-stroke applications. On a lowered air-cooled Porsche, B8 prevents the bottoming and topping issues you'd otherwise get with a stock-length B6, while still delivering Bilstein's signature damping quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031511130227,"sku":"97-4054-0","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4054-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779607140","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b8-front-strut-insert-lowered-inner-thread-1505-1160-porsche-911-912-914-930-1965-1989-97-4054-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}