Bilstein 24-185653 is a B8 5100 series front shock absorber for the 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler. It is a monotube shock with a 46mm velocity sensitive, digressive piston, a 2.0 in body diameter, a 14mm shaft, a zinc plated finish and a black bellows boot. It mounts with a stem at the top and a 12.7mm eye at the bottom, and it measures 16.97 in collapsed and 28.44 in extended with 11.47 in of travel. The applications are for vehicles with a springover kit. Damping is non-adjustable, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- The replacement mounting kit is Bilstein part number B4-KT1-Z097A00.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-185653
- Series: B8 5100
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 16.97
- Extended Length (in): 28.44
- Extended Length (mm): 722.5
- Stroke/travel Length (in): 11.47
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 12.7mm
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Zinc Plated
- Reservoir: No
- Body Design: Smooth Body (Non-Coilover)
- Body Diameter (od): 2.0 in.
- Piston Diameter: 46mm
- Boot Included: Black Bellows
- Replacement Mounting Kit: B4-KT1-Z097A00
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Shaft Diameter: 14mm
- Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
- Country of Origin: MX
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 1987 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Laredo, Sport): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1988 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Islander, Laredo, S, Sahara, Sport): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1989 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Islander, Laredo, Sahara): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1990 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Islander, Laredo, Sahara): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1991 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Islander, Renegade, S, Sahara): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1992 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Islander, Renegade, S, Sahara): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1993 Jeep Wrangler (Base, Renegade, S, Sahara): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1994 Jeep Wrangler (Renegade, S, Sahara, SE): Front; With Springover Kit
- 1995 Jeep Wrangler (Rio Grande, Sahara, SE): Front; With Springover Kit
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-185653 fit?
It fits the front of the 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler. The submodels and notes for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
What setup is the 24-185653 for?
The applications are for 1987-1995 Jeep Wrangler models with a springover kit. No lift height is given for these applications.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-185653?
It measures 16.97 in collapsed and 28.44 in extended, with 11.47 in of travel.
How does the 24-185653 mount?
It has a stem upper mount and a 12.7mm eye lower mount. The replacement mounting kit is Bilstein part number B4-KT1-Z097A00.
Is the 24-185653 adjustable?
No. It is a non-adjustable monotube shock with a 46mm piston and a 2.0 in body diameter, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
