GoodB4 OE Replacement
21-030314
B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1983 Volvo 242
Same parts as every 1975–1984 242, showing 1983. See the 1975–1984 page
Bilstein lists 4 parts for the 1983 Volvo 242, across 2 lines from the B4 OE Replacement to the B6 Performance.
- Front, extended
- 599–614 mm23.6–24.2 in
- Front, collapsed
- 424–472 mm16.7–18.6 in
- Rear, extended
- 436–437 mm17.2–17.2 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 288–293 mm11.3–11.5 in
Narrow it to your 242
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
Strut cartridgesBetterB6 Performance
34-181539
B6 Performance Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
4 parts for the 1983 Volvo 242
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Good B4 OE Replacement
21-030314 B4 OE Replacement Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
34-181539 B6 Performance Strut Cartridge
Sold each · 2 per axle
Rear
Good B4 OE Replacement
19-019529 B4 OE Replacement Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B6 Performance
24-002967 B6 Performance Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the 242 and we'll pick with you.
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