Bilstein 24-006200 is a B6 Performance front suspension shock absorber for the 1966-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, 1965-1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and 1973-1974 Volkswagen Thing. It is a monotube shock with application specific valve settings, designed to be paired with the factory spring. It has a stem upper mount and a 12mm eye lower mount, and it measures 10.51 in collapsed and 15.91 in extended. It has a yellow paint finish, and no boot or spring seat is included. The quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- The Beetle and Karmann Ghia applications are for ball joint front suspension. Check the note on your vehicle's line under Vehicle Applications.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-006200
- Series: B6 Performance
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 10.51
- Extended Length (in): 15.91
- Extended Length (mm): 404.0
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 12mm
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Boot Included: No
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Country of Origin: DE
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 1966 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1967 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1968 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1969 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1970 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1971 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1972 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1973 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1974 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1975 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1976 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1977 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1978 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1979 Volkswagen Beetle (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Base): Front; Ball Joint Front
- 1973 Volkswagen Thing (Base): Front
- 1974 Volkswagen Thing (Base): Front
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-006200 fit?
It fits the front of the 1966-1979 Volkswagen Beetle, 1965-1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia and 1973-1974 Volkswagen Thing. The submodels covered for each year, with application notes, are listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 24-006200 a front or rear shock?
It is a front shock absorber, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-006200?
It measures 10.51 in collapsed and 15.91 in extended.
How does the 24-006200 mount?
It has a stem upper mount and a 12mm eye lower mount.
Does the 24-006200 include a boot or spring seat?
No. Neither a boot nor a spring seat is included.

