Bilstein 26-246970 Suspension Shock Absorber - Rear Right

Bilstein B6 DampTronic Rear Right Shock

The Bilstein B6 Performance (DampTronic) rear right shock absorber is a performance upgrade for OE electronic suspension systems. It is built to work with factory springs while retaining the vehicle’s active damping functions and factory controls on BMW M3 and BMW M4 applications.

Key Features

• Bilstein B6 Performance (DampTronic) series shock absorber
• Rear right position
• Monotube internal design for consistent damping response
• Yellow paint finish
• Upper mount type: stem
• Lower mount type: eye 12.1mm
• Boot not included
• Application-specific valve settings
• Built for OE factory springs and electronic damping control

Product Line Details

The Bilstein B6 Performance (DampTronic) line is made for drivers who want improved handling and safety without deleting factory electronic suspension features. This damper keeps the OE electronic damping system active, making it a direct upgrade path for BMW models equipped with electronic suspension.

Detailed Description

Part number 26-246970 is a Bilstein shock absorber engineered for the rear right side of 2015-2020 BMW M4 and 2015-2018 BMW M3 models with electronic suspension. The monotube construction and vehicle-specific valving are designed to deliver controlled damping response while maintaining factory ride-height springs and electronic suspension operation. This makes 26-246970 a focused replacement for owners seeking OE-style integration with firmer performance tuning on BMW M3 and BMW M4 rear suspension systems.

This part cross-references BMW OE numbers 33 52 2 284 910 and 33 52 2 284 914 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Rear suspension wear that can reduce ride control
• Excessive body motion during cornering or braking
• Loss of damping consistency from aging OE shocks
• Need to retain factory electronic suspension functions
• Replacement needs for BMW M3 and BMW M4 rear right dampers

Installation Notes

Install on the rear right position only. This damper is designed for vehicles with electronic suspension and factory springs, so confirm the OE suspension configuration before ordering. Boot is not included. Use the listed fitment for 2015-2020 BMW M4, rear right, and 2015-2018 BMW M3, rear right.

Quality Assurance

Bilstein states that B6 Performance (DampTronic) dampers are tested to meet or exceed OE standards and are built for compatibility with factory electronic damping control. Part number 26-246970 is engineered to support OE-level integration on BMW M3 and BMW M4 applications.