Bilstein 24-184571 is a B8 Performance Plus rear shock absorber for the 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. It is a monotube shock with a yellow paint finish, an 11.5mm eye upper mount and a 16mm eye lower mount. It measures 9.80 in collapsed and 14.41 in extended. It includes a black straight boot but no spring seat, 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.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-184571
- Series: B8 Performance Plus
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 9.80
- Extended Length (in): 14.41
- Extended Length (mm): 366.0
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 16mm
- Upper Mount Type: Eye 11.5mm
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Boot Included: Black Straight
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Country of Origin: MX
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1966 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1972 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1973 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1974 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (Stingray): Rear
- 1976 Chevrolet Corvette (Stingray): Rear
- 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1978 Chevrolet Corvette (Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, Silver Anniversary Edition): Rear
- 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1980 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1981 Chevrolet Corvette (Base): Rear
- 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (Base, Collectors Edition): Rear
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-184571 fit?
It fits the rear of the 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. The submodels covered for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 24-184571 a front or rear shock?
It is a rear shock absorber, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
What are the collapsed and extended lengths of the 24-184571?
It measures 9.80 in collapsed and 14.41 in extended.
How does the 24-184571 mount?
It has an 11.5mm eye upper mount and a 16mm eye lower mount. It includes a black straight boot but no spring seat.
Can the 24-184571 be used with lowering springs?
Yes. B8 Performance Plus shocks are designed to be paired with aftermarket lowering springs.

