{"product_id":"ae86-bilstein-b6-performance-rear-shock-1983-1987-corolla","title":"AE86 Bilstein B6 Performance Rear Shock (1983-87 Corolla)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBilstein B6 Performance Rear Shock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 equipped with standard-height suspension and factory springs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bilstein B6 Performance rear shock is a fixed-damping upgrade for \u003cstrong\u003e1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e applications retaining factory springs and standard ride height. Its application-specific monotube design suits owners who want firmer rear suspension control without adjustable dampers or a coilover conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a firm, controlled feel rather than a promise of a softer factory ride. This is a separate rear shock absorber, not a spring-and-shock assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e46 mm monotube design\u003c\/strong\u003e with gas-pressure damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific fixed valving\u003c\/strong\u003e; no damping-adjustment selector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper stem and lower eye mounting interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same shock fits either rear side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow painted body with a blue protective boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToyota Corolla — AE86\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1983–1987:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trueno (JDM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1983–1987:\u003c\/strong\u003e Levin (JDM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1985–1987:\u003c\/strong\u003e GT-S (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1987:\u003c\/strong\u003e SR5 (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1984–1985:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sport DLX (U.S.-Market)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor standard-height suspension with factory springs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowered, high-rate-spring and coilover-converted setups are outside this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear application only; one shock serves either the left or right position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bilstein\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e B6 Performance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear shock absorber\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear left or right\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 mm monotube\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGas Charged:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamping Adjustability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-adjustable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 mm eye\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRide Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited lifetime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Rear Shock Should You Buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilstein B6 Performance — Best for Firmer Control With Factory Springs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Bilstein B6 Performance if you want a fixed-damping upgrade while keeping the standard-height suspension and factory springs. It avoids the need to choose a damping setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-koni-sport-rear-shock-1983-1987-corolla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKONI Sport Rear Shock\u003c\/a\u003e — Best for Tailoring Rear Suspension Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose KONI Sport if you want to tune how strongly the rear shock resists suspension extension. Its rebound damping is adjustable internally, off the vehicle, rather than with an external knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose Bilstein for a straightforward fixed-damping, factory-spring setup, or KONI Sport when rebound adjustment is a priority. Neither is a universal choice for every modified spring or ride-height setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the number of rear shocks needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes (1) Bilstein B6 Performance rear shock with blue boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes (2) matching Bilstein B6 Performance rear shocks with blue boots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Springs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bilstein","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":67965212918069,"sku":"1699","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pair","offer_id":67965212950837,"sku":"1700","price":219.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6005\/8421\/files\/BlueandYellowShockAbsorberSet.png?v=1793121292","url":"https:\/\/preserverad.com\/products\/ae86-bilstein-b6-performance-rear-shock-1983-1987-corolla","provider":"Preserve Rad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}