Bilstein B8 Rear Shock — Lowered Valving, Monotube | VW Beetle/Ghia/Thing IRS 1968–1979 (97-4007-0)

Bilstein B8 Performance rear shock absorber tuned for lowered Beetle and Ghia chassis with IRS (Independent Rear Suspension). The B8 valving is matched to shorter-stroke applications — use this when you've dropped the rear of an IRS-equipped car and a stock-height shock would top or bottom out.

Fitment

• VW Beetle 1968-1979 with IRS
• VW Karmann Ghia 1968-1974
• VW Super Beetle 1971-1979
• VW Thing (Type 181) 1973-1974
• For lowered rear suspension only — pair with a stock-height B6 (97-4005-0) for unlowered cars

Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 97-4007-0
• Bilstein Reference: 24-000345
• Performance level: B8 — upgrade for lowered vehicles
• Collapsed length: 10.93" (277.5 mm)
• Extended length: 16.16" (410.5 mm)
• Sold individually (qty 2 per axle)

About Bilstein B8

The B8 is Bilstein's monotube design valved for shortened-stroke applications. On a lowered IRS Beetle, B8 prevents the bottoming and topping issues you'd otherwise get with a stock-length shock, while still delivering Bilstein's signature damping quality.