{"product_id":"bilstein-b8-rear-shock-absorber-lowered-vw-beetle-super-beetle-ghia-thing-irs-1968-1979-97-4007-0","title":"Bilstein B8 Rear Shock — Lowered Valving, Monotube | VW Beetle\/Ghia\/Thing IRS 1968–1979 (97-4007-0)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilstein 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Beetle 1968-1979 with IRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Karmann Ghia 1968-1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Super Beetle 1971-1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Thing (Type 181) 1973-1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003elowered\u003c\/strong\u003e rear suspension only — pair with a stock-height B6 (97-4005-0) for unlowered cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI Part #: 97-4007-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilstein Reference: 24-000345\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance level: B8 — upgrade for lowered vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length: 10.93\" (277.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: 16.16\" (410.5 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually (qty 2 per axle)\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031509852275,"sku":"97-4007-0","price":171.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/97-4007-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779606904","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/bilstein-b8-rear-shock-absorber-lowered-vw-beetle-super-beetle-ghia-thing-irs-1968-1979-97-4007-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}