Bilstein 24-243742 is a B8 Performance Plus rear shock absorber for the 2014-2021 Mazda 6. It is a monotube design with application specific valve settings, made as a performance upgrade to OE dampers for pairing with aftermarket lowering springs. It has a stem upper mount and a 14.1mm eye lower mount, and it measures 15.73 in collapsed and 24.63 in extended. The finish is yellow paint, no boot is included, no spring seat is included, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Notes:
- The 2014 Mazda 6 application is from production date 5/2013.
Specifications:
- Brand: Bilstein
- Part Number: 24-243742
- Series: B8 Performance Plus
- Product: Suspension Shock Absorber
- Collapsed Length (in): 15.73
- Extended Length (in): 24.63
- Extended Length (mm): 625.5
- Lower Mount Type: Eye 14.1mm
- Upper Mount Type: Stem
- Internal Design: Monotube
- Finish: Yellow Paint
- Boot Included: No
- Spring Seat Included: No
- Country of Origin: DE
- Quantity per Vehicle: 2
Vehicle Applications
- 2014 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Sport, Touring): Rear; From production date 5/2013
- 2015 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Sport, Touring): Rear
- 2016 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Sport, Touring): Rear
- 2017 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Sport, Touring): Rear
- 2018 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring): Rear
- 2019 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring): Rear
- 2020 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring): Rear
- 2021 Mazda 6 (Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring): Rear
FAQ
What vehicles does the Bilstein 24-243742 fit?
It fits the rear of the 2014-2021 Mazda 6. The submodels covered for each year are listed under Vehicle Applications.
Is the 24-243742 a front or rear shock?
It is a rear shock absorber, and the quantity per vehicle is 2.
Does the 24-243742 fit every 2014 Mazda 6?
The 2014 Mazda 6 application is from production date 5/2013. Check the note on your vehicle's line under Vehicle Applications.
What are the 24-243742 lengths and mounts?
It measures 15.73 in collapsed and 24.63 in extended, with a stem upper mount and a 14.1mm eye lower mount.
Does the 24-243742 include a boot or spring seat?
No boot is included, and no spring seat is included.

