Bilstein 33-187297 is a B8 5100 series front shock absorber for the 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty and the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion. 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 16mm eye at the top and a 12mm eye at the bottom, and it measures 14.44 in collapsed and 23.23 in extended with 8.79 in of travel. Every application is for vehicles with 2-2.5 in of front lift. Damping is non-adjustable, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- Most applications are 4WD; see the notes under Vehicle Applications.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 33-187297
- Series: B8 5100
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 14.44
- Extended Length (in): 23.23
- Extended Length (mm): 590.0
- Stroke/travel Length (in): 8.79
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 12mm
- Upper Mount Type: Eye 16mm
- 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
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Shaft Diameter: 14mm
- Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
- Country of Origin: MX
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 2000 Ford Excursion (Limited, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2001 Ford Excursion (Limited, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2002 Ford Excursion (Limited, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2003 Ford Excursion (Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2004 Ford Excursion (Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2005 Ford Excursion (Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2001 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty (Harley-Davidson Edition): Front; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty (King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty (Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty (King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty (Harley-Davidson Edition): Front; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
- 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty (King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT): Front; 4WD; Fits Vehicles With 2-2.5" Front Lift
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 33-187297 fit?
It fits the front of the 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, 1999-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty. The submodels and notes for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
How much lift is the 33-187297 for?
It is for vehicles with 2-2.5 in of front lift.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 33-187297?
It measures 14.44 in collapsed and 23.23 in extended, with 8.79 in of travel.
How does the 33-187297 mount?
It has a 16mm eye upper mount and a 12mm eye lower mount.
Is the 33-187297 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.

