Product Details

If you have lowering springs on your 1971-1980 Volkswagen Super Beetle, the Bilstein B8 shocks are the other half of the job. Standard-length dampers run out of travel on a lowered car; these are made for it.

The monotube design is what sets Bilstein apart. A single high-pressure gas chamber keeps the oil from aerating, so the damping stays consistent on a rough road instead of fading as the unit heats up.

Features

  • For use with lowering spring sets and production sport suspensions
  • Enhanced safety and performance with lowering spring change
  • Sporty feel while maintaining comfort
Specifications
Part Number 24-000345
Part Name Shock Absorber
Vehicle 1971-1980 Volkswagen Super Beetle
Drivetrain RWD
UPC 651860607108
Boot Included Blue Straight
Finish Yellow Paint
Internal Design Monotube
Lower Mount Type Eye 12 mm
Segment Tuning
Series B8 Performance Plus
Spring Seat Included No
Upper Mount Type Eye 12 mm
Quantity Sold Individually
Notes With Independent Rear Suspension
Vehicle Fitment
  • 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1975 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1976 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1977 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1979 Volkswagen Super Beetle
  • 1980 Volkswagen Super Beetle

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Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
1971VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1972VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1973VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1974VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1975VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1976VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1977VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1978VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1979VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension
1980VolkswagenSuper BeetleRWDWith Independent Rear Suspension

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