Bilstein 24-184526 is a B8 Performance Plus front shock absorber for the 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. It is a monotube shock with a yellow paint finish, a stem upper mount and a bar pin lower mount. It measures 8.92 in collapsed and 14.02 in extended. No boot or spring seat is included, and the quantity per vehicle is 2. B8 Performance Plus shocks are designed to be paired with aftermarket lowering springs and use application specific valve settings.
Notes:
- The replacement mounting kit is Bilstein part number B4-KT1-Z008A00.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-184526
- Series: B8 Performance Plus
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 8.92
- Extended Length (in): 14.02
- Extended Length (mm): 356.0
- Lower Mount Type: Bar Pin
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Boot Included: No
- Replacement Mounting Kit: B4-KT1-Z008A00
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Country of Origin: US
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (Stingray): Front
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (Stingray): Front
- 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Silver Anniversary Edition): Front
- 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Front
- 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (Base, Collectors Edition): Front
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-184526 fit?
It fits the front of the 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. The submodels covered for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 24-184526 a front or rear shock?
It is a front shock absorber, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-184526?
It measures 8.92 in collapsed and 14.02 in extended.
How does the 24-184526 mount?
It has a stem upper mount and a bar pin lower mount. No boot or spring seat is included.
Can the 24-184526 be used with lowering springs?
Yes. B8 Performance Plus shocks are designed to be paired with aftermarket lowering springs.

