Bilstein 24-317856 Suspension Shock Absorber - Front

Bilstein B8 5100 Front Shock for F-150

The Bilstein B8 5100 Ride Height Adjustable front shock absorber is built for trucks and SUVs with a front OE coilover-style suspension. For 2009-2013 Ford F-150 front applications, it uses snap-ring grooves to set the spring seat at different positions and achieve 0-2.25 inches of front lift with OE springs, depending on application.

• Part number: 24-317856
• Ride height adjustable front shock for OE coilover-style suspension
• Snap-ring grooved body for multiple spring seat positions
• Provides 0-3 inches of front lift with OE springs, depending on application
• Monotube internal design with 46mm digressive piston
• Self-adjusting deflective disc valve setting
• Non-adjustable damping
• Zinc-plated finish
• Lower mount: eye 20.3mm; upper mount: stem
• Spring seat included

Product Details

Bilstein’s B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) line is focused on leveling and front ride-height correction for light trucks. This shock absorber uses a monotube design with a 46mm piston and a digressive valving setup to improve wheel travel and handling response while maintaining OE spring use. For Ford F-150 owners looking for a front leveling solution, part number 24-317856 provides a direct suspension upgrade for the specified front application.

This part cross-references Bilstein 24-239394 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Front-end rake on a 2009-2013 Ford F-150
• Reduced wheel travel from worn OE front shocks
• Loose or inconsistent front damping response
• Need for a front lift using OE springs
• Handling and ride control concerns on light truck suspension

Installation Notes

Compatible With 2009-2013 Ford F-150, front. Verify OE coilover-style suspension, mount style, and spring seat position before installation. This shock uses a stem upper mount and eye-style lower mount, so confirm fitment against the vehicle’s original front suspension configuration. Part number 24-317856 is intended for front use only on the listed Ford F-150 applications.

Quality Assurance

Bilstein B8 5100 shocks are engineered with a monotube construction, zinc-plated body, and a 46mm piston for consistent suspension control in light truck service. The B8 5100 Ride Height Adjustable series is designed around precise spring-seat indexing for repeatable front ride-height setup.