Bilstein 24-317887 is a B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) front shock absorber for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011-2018 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic. It is a monotube shock with a 46mm piston, a 2.0 in snap ring grooved (coilover) body with multiple spring seat positions, a 14mm shaft and a zinc plated finish, and no boot is included. It has a stem upper mount and a clevis lower mount, and it measures 15.12 in collapsed and 21.46 in extended with 6.34 in of travel. On these vehicles it provides 0-2.8 in of front lift. The spring seat is included, damping is non-adjustable, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- The 2013-2018 Ram 1500 and 2019-2022 Ram 1500 Classic applications are for vehicles without air suspension.
- The replacement mounting kit is Bilstein part number B-KT01-0000021.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-317887
- Series: B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable)
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 15.12
- Extended Length (in): 21.46
- Extended Length (mm): 545.2
- Stroke/travel Length (in): 6.34
- Lower Mount Type: Clevis
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Zinc Plated
- Reservoir: No
- Body Design: Snap Ring Grooved Body (Coilover)
- Body Diameter (od): 2.0 in.
- Piston Diameter: 46mm
- Boot Included: No
- Replacement Mounting Kit: B-KT01-0000021
- Spring Seat Included: Yes
- Shaft Diameter: 14mm
- Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
- Country of Origin: US
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 (TRX4): Front; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 (Laramie, SLT, Sport, ST): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 (TRX4): Front; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 (Laramie, SLT, Sport, ST): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2011 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Outdoorsman, SLT, Sport, ST, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2012 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Outdoorsman, SLT, Sport, ST, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2013 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Outdoorsman, SLT, Sport, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2014 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Limited, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, SLT, Sport, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2015 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, Outdoorsman, SLT, Sport, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2016 Ram 1500 (Outdoorsman): Front; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2016 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, SLT, Sport, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2017 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, SLT, Sport, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2018 Ram 1500 (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Lone Star, SLT, Sport, Tradesman): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2019 Ram 1500 Classic (Big Horn, Express, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, Tradesman, Warlock): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2020 Ram 1500 Classic (Express, SLT, Tradesman, Warlock): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2021 Ram 1500 Classic (Express, SLT, Tradesman, Warlock): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2022 Ram 1500 Classic (Express, SLT, Tradesman, Warlock): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift, Without Air Suspension
- 2023 Ram 1500 Classic (Express, SLT, Tradesman, Warlock): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
- 2024 Ram 1500 Classic (Tradesman, Warlock): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2.8" Front Lift
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-317887 fit?
It fits the front of the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500, 2011-2018 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, mostly 4WD applications. The submodels and notes for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
How much lift does the 24-317887 provide?
It provides 0-2.8 in of front lift on all listed applications.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-317887?
It measures 15.12 in collapsed and 21.46 in extended, with 6.34 in of travel.
How does the 24-317887 mount?
It has a stem upper mount and a clevis lower mount. The replacement mounting kit is B-KT01-0000021.
Does the 24-317887 include a spring seat?
Yes. The spring seat is included, and the snap ring grooved body sets the spring seat position.

