Shock

Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorbers are designed as a direct fit solution for lifted trucks and SUV’s. These shock absorbers feature a monotube design which provides consistent fade free performance. B8 5100 shock absorbers utilize a unique, velocity sensitive, digressive piston which reacts to changing road conditions. All B8 5100 shock absorbers are tuned for each specific application to assure optimal performance is achieved. B8 5100 shock absorbers offer a significant improvement in ride quality, handling, and comfort.

Additional Information

46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

Part Type

Suspension Shock Absorber

Product Overview

Bilstein B8 5100 shock absorbers are designed as a direct fit solution for lifted trucks and SUV’s. These shock absorbers feature a monotube design which provides consistent fade free performance. B8 5100 shock absorbers utilize a unique, velocity sensitive, digressive piston which reacts to changing road conditions. All B8 5100 shock absorbers are tuned for each specific application to assure optimal performance is achieved. B8 5100 shock absorbers offer a significant improvement in ride quality, handling, and comfort.

These additional application notes are supplied by the manufacturer and collated from multiple year ranges. Not all of these notes may apply to every year or every variant. Please contact a StreetFX agent for clarification if required.

• 46mm monotube design ensures consistent, fade-free performance in all conditions
• Patented digressive valving instantly reacts to changing surface conditions
• Vehicle specific tuning

Special Note for Dodge Ram (Classic/DT/DS)

Since Dodge/Ram manufacturered concurrent Ram 1500, 2500 & 3500 models on both new and old body designs, please ensure you select the parts to suit the correct submodel. The year alone may not always be a reliable way to verify your submodel in the case of some Rams, so we encourage you to double check if you have the Classic, or the new shape when making orders for parts that are not the identical between both styles.

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Product Details

Product Downloads

#	Document Type	Download
1.	Installation Instructions
2.	Catalog
3.	Material Safety Data Sheet

Installation guides, warranty details, and other supporting documents are provided by the supplier. In some cases, these files may originate from regions outside your locale, meaning instructions, warranty procedures, and images may not fully align with your specific vehicle or region (e.g., LHD vs. RHD differences, return policies, etc.). If you need clarification, please contact a StreetFX support agent.

Reference Information

Shock Absorber, B8 5100, Stock Ride Height, Mono Tube, Rear, Ram, Each

Bilstein B8 5100 Series shocks feature a monotube design for cooler, more efficient operation and longer life. They have the largest available piston diameter, providing superior handling and performance. The shocks' patented digressive valving instantly reacts to changing surface conditions for maximum comfort and control—on and off the road. These shocks also have split compression and rebound valving tuned for each specific application. Order the model designed for your year/make/model.

Additional features:
• 2 in. seamless extruded tube
• 14mm centerless-ground, case-hardened, chromed, and super-polished rod
• 46mm Bilstein digressive piston
• Self-adjusting, deflective-disc independent rebound and compression