Bilstein 24-171717 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear

Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Rear Shock

The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus rear shock absorber is a performance-focused upgrade for lowered suspension setups. Built with a monotube internal design and application-specific valving, it is engineered to work with aftermarket lowering springs while maintaining controlled ride quality and sharper handling.

Compatible with 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze rear applications listed below, this Bilstein shock absorber is finished in yellow paint and uses a stem upper mount with an eye 14.1mm lower mount. Part number 24-171717 is a direct-fit suspension shock absorber for drivers looking to restore control after lowering the vehicle.

Key Features

• Bilstein B8 Performance Plus series rear shock absorber
• Monotube internal design for consistent damping response
• Application-specific valve settings for lowered-suspension use
• Yellow paint finish
• Upper mount type: stem
• Lower mount type: eye 14.1mm
• Boot not included
• Part number 24-171717

Product Line Details

The Bilstein B8 Performance Plus line is built for vehicles using aftermarket lowering springs. It is tuned to complement reduced ride height and to improve suspension control without changing the vehicle’s basic OE-style shock absorber layout. For Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Cruze Limited rear fitments, this line provides a focused upgrade path for street-driven performance suspension setups.

Fitment

• Fits 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze, rear, Sport Suspension; B8 Performance Plus
• Fits 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited, rear, Sport Suspension; B8 Performance Plus

What It Helps Address

• Excessive bounce after installing lowering springs
• Reduced rear suspension control in spirited driving
• Soft or worn rear shock performance
• Unstable ride quality on lowered Chevrolet Cruze and Cruze Limited models
• Mismatch between OE dampers and performance springs

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this rear shock absorber on the listed Chevrolet Cruze and Cruze Limited applications only. Verify the stem upper mount and eye 14.1mm lower mount before installation, and confirm the vehicle is equipped with the noted sport suspension/B8 Performance Plus application. Part number 24-171717 cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 and 182286 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Bilstein tests B8 Performance Plus dampers to quality standards that meet or exceed OE requirements. The monotube construction and application-specific tuning are part of Bilstein’s performance damper engineering approach for lowered-suspension use.