{"product_id":"bilstein-34-003701-suspension-strut-cartridge-front","title":"Bilstein 34-003701 Suspension Strut Cartridge - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBilstein B6 Front Strut Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein B6 Performance suspension strut cartridge is a front-end upgrade for select Audi models that use the OE factory spring. Built with a monotube internal design and application-specific valving, this Bilstein shock absorber is engineered to improve handling response and road control without changing the original spring setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart number 34-003701 is finished in Bilstein’s yellow paint and is built for front suspension use on Audi A6, A6 Quattro, S6, 100, 100 Quattro, S4, V8 Quattro, 200, 200 Quattro, and 5000 Quattro applications listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilstein B6 Performance series front suspension strut cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonotube internal design for consistent damping response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication-specific valve settings matched to OE spring use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow paint finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper mount type: stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower mount type: housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot included: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 34-003701\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1998 Audi A6 Quattro, front, to chassis\/VIN 4B-W-100-000; B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1997 Audi A6, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995-1997 Audi A6 Quattro, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1995 Audi S6, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1989-1994 Audi 100, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990-1994 Audi 100 Quattro, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1992-1994 Audi S4, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990-1994 Audi V8 Quattro, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1989-1991 Audi 200, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1990-1991 Audi 200 Quattro, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1986-1988 Audi 5000 Quattro, front, B6 Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Part Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive front-end bounce over uneven pavement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose or delayed steering response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced control during braking and cornering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn OE strut cartridge damping performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront suspension instability on higher-mileage Audi chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this front suspension strut cartridge with the OE factory spring as specified by Bilstein B6 Performance. Confirm chassis\/VIN notes before ordering, especially for 1998 Audi A6 Quattro applications limited to chassis\/VIN 4B-W-100-000 and earlier. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBilstein tests each B6 Performance damper to meet or exceed OE standards for quality and consistency. The monotube design and application-specific valving are part of Bilstein’s performance-focused suspension engineering for Audi A6, A6 Quattro, S6, and related front strut applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52401908678837,"sku":"BBGL-34-003701","price":201.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/B5_34003701_Fro.jpg?v=1777762869","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/bilstein-34-003701-suspension-strut-cartridge-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}