The Bilstein B8 5100 front shock absorber, part number 24-274999, is a direct-fit front shock for Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic trucks. It is made for trucks with a front lift and for select stock-height configurations.
It has a monotube internal design and a velocity-sensitive digressive piston. The damping is non-adjustable. The body is smooth, 46 mm in diameter, with a zinc-plated finish for corrosion resistance. A black bellows boot is included.
The shock has an upper stem mount and a lower eye crossbar mount. Before installing, confirm the mounting style matches the vehicle, along with its lift height and air suspension status.
- Series
- Bilstein B8 5100
- Position
- Front
- Design
- Monotube, velocity-sensitive digressive piston
- Damping
- Non-adjustable
- Body diameter
- 46 mm, smooth body
- Finish
- Zinc-plated
- Collapsed length
- 9.88 inches
- Extended length
- 14.63 inches
- Mounting
- Upper stem mount, lower eye crossbar mount
- Included
- Black bellows boot
- Compatibility
- 2023-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, front, with 1.75" front lift; 2019-2022 Ram 1500 Classic, front, without air suspension; 2013-2018 Ram 1500, front, without air suspension; 2011-2012 Ram 1500, front, with
- Cross-reference
- Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286, 182286