Description
Bilstein B8 5100 Rear Shock Absorber - Ford F-Series 1994-1997 - 24-185530 - Each
The Bilstein B8 5100 24-185530 is supplied as one individual damper. Choose it by the exact chassis, drivetrain, suspension configuration and lift conditions below—not by the diesel engine badge alone.
Fits: 1994.5–1996 Ford F-250, 7.3L diesel, drive RWD, Position Rear, catalog trims Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT — Fits Vehicles With 2" Rear Lift; 1997 Ford F-250 HD, 7.3L diesel, drive RWD, Position Rear, catalog trims XL, XLT — Fits Vehicles With 2" Rear Lift; 8-lug Wheels; 1994.5–1997 Ford F-350, 7.3L diesel, drive RWD, Position Rear, catalog trims Base, Eddie Bauer, Special, XL, XLT — Fits Vehicles With 2" Rear Lift.
What is included
One shock absorber. This price is for one unit, not an axle pair or a four-shock set.
Product details
- Manufacturer MPN: 24-185530
- Unit of sale: Each
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Zinc Plated
- Reservoir: No
- Body Design: Smooth Body (Non-Coilover)
- Body Diameter (od): 2.0 in.
- Piston Diameter: 46mm
- Boot Included: Black Bellows
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 16mm
- Upper Mount Type: Eye 16mm
- Mechanical shock lengths, not shipping-box dimensions: 16.14 inches collapsed / 26.16 inches extended
Installation and supporting components
Installation must be carried out by a qualified suspension technician using the linked Bilstein instructions. Confirm full bump/droop, hose, brake-line, tire, steering and reservoir clearances for the actual suspension, axle and wheel setup. A damper by itself does not create suspension lift.
Manufacturer quantity per vehicle: 2. Order the required matching units for the relevant position; do not treat this single item as a complete kit.
Manufacturer service mounting-kit reference: B4-KT1-Z235A00. A service reference does not add a separate kit to the package.
Suspension modifications can change handling and may be limited by local regulations. No universal road-legality or emissions-approval claim is made for this mechanical suspension item.
Manufacturer documents
California Proposition 65: WARNING: Cancer and reproductive harm. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
