Enhance your vehicle's handling and ride height with precision engineering.
The Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorber is engineered for trucks and SUVs featuring a front OE coilover style suspension. This nitrogen gas charged monotube shock absorber offers adjustable ride height, allowing for a lift of 0 to 3 inches depending on the application. With a robust 46 millimeter digressive piston and self-adjusting deflective disc valve, it ensures optimal performance and handling under various driving conditions.
Designed to improve wheel travel and stability, the B8 5100 is particularly effective when used in conjunction with lifting kits. Its construction includes multiple snap-ring grooves for versatile spring seat positioning, making it a practical choice for those looking to level their vehicle. The shock absorber is zinc plated for durability and features a single unit design without a reservoir, ensuring a straightforward installation process.
Bilstein's gas-pressure technology enhances power reserves and extends service life, even under demanding conditions such as towing or off-road driving. The B8 5100 shock absorber is fine-tuned through rigorous road testing, providing enhanced grip and lane stability for both everyday and extreme driving scenarios.
Features
- Higher Power Reserves And A Longer Service Life Even When Pulling Trailers Or Driving Offroad
- Optimum Grip And Enhanced Lane Stability In Day To Day And Extreme Situations
- Perceivably Enhanced Safety
- Perfect In Combination With Lifting Kits
- BILSTEIN Gas-Pressure Technology
- BILSTEIN Mono-Tube Upside-Down Technology Possible
- Individually Fine-Tuned In The BILSTEIN Road Test
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bilstein
- Manufacturer Part Number: 24-317818
- Type: Nitrogen Gas Charged
- With Coil Spring: No
- Extended Length (IN): 18-1/2 Inch
- Compressed Length (IN): 12.95 Inch
- Upper Mounting Style: Stud
- Lower Mounting Style: Cross Pin
- Adjustable Valving: No
- Quantity: Single
- Universality: Vehicle Specific
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Valving Type: Self-Adjusting Deflective Disc Valving
- Ride Height Adjustable: Yes
- With Reservoir: No
- Includes Dust Shield: No
- Includes Boot: No
- Estimated Install Time (Hours): 0.5
Compatibility / Fit
- 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
- 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2007-2013 GMC Sierra 1500
- 2007-2014 GMC Yukon
- 2007-2014 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Technical Documents
- E-WM05-0000032_1.pdf
- warranty_all_v4.2.pdf
- B8_5100_RHA_Flyer.pdf
- USA_SDS_Shock_Air_Spring_V2_EN.pdf
- B8_5100_RHA_Flyer.pdf
- B8_5100_RHA_Flyer.pdf
- USA_SDS_Shock_Air_Spring_V2_EN.pdf
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Shipping & Returns
- This product ships within the continental USA only.
- This product typically ships within 1 to 3 business days.
- Returns are accepted within 30 days for items in like-new condition. For complete details, please see our return policy.
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