Features
- Series: Bilstein B8 5100
- Part Number: 24-185943
- Application: Direct-fit suspension shock absorber for compatible lifted trucks and SUVs
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Valving: Patented velocity-sensitive digressive valving
- Damping: Non-adjustable
- Body Design: Smooth body, non-coilover
- Upper Mount: Stem
- Lower Mount: Bar pin
- Boot: Black bellows included
- Finish: Zinc plated
- Piston: 46mm
- Shaft: 14mm
- Reservoir: None
- Spring Seat: Not included
- Fitment: Select 1984–1990 Jeep Cherokee and 2004–2006 Jeep Wrangler applications
Description
The Bilstein B8 5100 24-185943 suspension shock absorber is engineered as a direct-fit replacement for lifted trucks and SUVs. Designed for light-truck applications, this shock absorber helps improve ride quality, handling, and comfort while providing dependable performance on changing road surfaces. Its application-specific tuning supports balanced control for compatible Jeep vehicles, including select 1984–1990 Jeep Cherokee and 2004–2006 Jeep Wrangler models. Verify vehicle fitment and suspension lift requirements before installation.
The monotube internal design promotes consistent, fade-resistant damping by maintaining effective heat dissipation during demanding driving conditions. Bilstein’s patented digressive valving responds immediately to changing surface conditions, helping the shock absorber deliver controlled damping during both smooth-road cruising and uneven-terrain driving. The non-adjustable damping configuration provides a factory-engineered balance of control and comfort without requiring manual adjustments.
This Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorber features a smooth-body, non-coilover construction with a zinc-plated finish for added durability. The upper mount uses a stem design, while the lower mount uses a bar pin configuration for application-specific installation. A black bellows boot helps protect the shaft from road debris, and the shock absorber does not include a spring seat or external reservoir. Its 46mm piston and 14mm shaft support reliable operation in lifted light-truck suspension systems. This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm; visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more information.
Fits
Jeep Comanche 1986-1992
Jeep Grand Cherokee 1993-1998
Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1993
Jeep Wagoneer 1984-1990
Jeep Wrangler 1997-2006
Specifications
| Reservoir | No |
|---|---|
| Adjustable Damping | Non-Adjustable |
| Shock Body Design | Smooth Body (Non-Coilover) |
| Series | B8 5100 |
| Finish | Zinc Plated |
| California Prop 65 | WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |



