Bilstein 24-309516 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear

Bilstein B8 5100 Rear Shock for Silverado and Sierra

The Bilstein B8 5100 rear shock absorber is a direct-fit suspension upgrade for lifted trucks and SUVs that need controlled damping and consistent ride quality. This rear shock for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 uses a monotube design and application-specific valving to improve handling, comfort, and fade resistance.

Key Features

• Bilstein B8 5100 series rear shock absorber
• Direct fit for lifted truck and SUV applications
• Monotube internal design for consistent performance
• Velocity-sensitive digressive piston for changing road conditions
• Non-adjustable damping
• Smooth body, non-coilover design
• 46mm body diameter
• Zinc plated finish
• Black straight boot included
• Eye 14.12mm upper and lower mounts

Product Details

Bilstein B8 5100 shocks are tuned for specific vehicle applications to help deliver stable rear suspension control without the complexity of adjustable damping. Part number 24-309516 measures 17.40 inches collapsed and 27.61 inches extended, with a 46mm body diameter and a smooth-body monotube construction. The zinc-plated finish adds corrosion resistance, while the digressive piston design responds to road inputs for more controlled movement over bumps, dips, and uneven pavement. This part cross-references Rancho RS77269 for the same application.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2019-2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, rear; requires appropriate bump stop extensions; B8 5100
• Fits 2019-2025 GMC Sierra 1500, rear; requires appropriate bump stop extensions; B8 5100
• Fits 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD, rear; requires appropriate bump stop extensions; B8 5100
• Fits 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, rear; requires appropriate bump stop extensions; B8 5100

Common Uses

• Rear suspension replacement on lifted Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks
• Rear shock service for GMC Sierra 1500 applications
• Improving ride control after suspension lift changes
• Reducing rear-end bounce and oscillation over rough roads
• Restoring consistent damping response in daily driving and towing use

Installation Notes

Verify rear shock length, mount style, and suspension travel before installation. This Bilstein 24-309516 rear shock requires appropriate bump stop extensions on listed Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 applications. Confirm that the eye-to-eye mounting points match the vehicle and that the suspension is set up for the intended lift height.

Quality Assurance

Bilstein B8 5100 shocks are built with a monotube design and application-specific tuning to support consistent, fade-free damping performance. Part number 24-309516 is engineered for the listed rear applications on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 platform.