Bilstein 24-317795 is a B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable) front shock absorber for the 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500. 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 15.18 in collapsed and 21.29 in extended with 6.11 in of travel. On these vehicles it provides 0-2 in of front lift. The spring seat is included, damping is non-adjustable, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- The 4WD Laramie, SLT and SXT applications exclude the Mega Cab.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-317795
- Series: B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable)
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 15.18
- Extended Length (in): 21.29
- Extended Length (mm): 540.7
- Stroke/travel Length (in): 6.11
- 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
- Spring Seat Included: Yes
- Shaft Diameter: 14mm
- Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
- Country of Origin: US
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 (TRX4): Front; Provides 0-2" Front Lift
- 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 (Sport, ST): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2" Front Lift
- 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 (Laramie, SLT): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2" Front Lift, Excludes Mega Cab
- 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 (TRX4): Front; Provides 0-2" Front Lift
- 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 (Sport, ST): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2" Front Lift
- 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 (Laramie, SLT): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2" Front Lift, Excludes Mega Cab
- 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 (ST): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2" Front Lift
- 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 (Laramie, SLT, SXT): Front; 4WD; Provides 0-2" Front Lift, Excludes Mega Cab
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-317795 fit?
It fits the front of the 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD and the 2006-2007 Ram 1500 TRX4. The 4WD Laramie, SLT and SXT applications exclude the Mega Cab, as noted under Vehicle Applications.
How much lift does the 24-317795 provide?
It provides 0-2 in of front lift on the 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-317795?
It measures 15.18 in collapsed and 21.29 in extended, with 6.11 in of travel.
How does the 24-317795 mount?
It has a stem upper mount and a clevis lower mount.
Does the 24-317795 include a spring seat?
Yes. The spring seat is included, and the snap ring grooved body sets the spring seat position.

