Bilstein 24-016681 is a B4 OE Replacement rear shock absorber for the W124 chassis, using a gas pressure monotube with fixed OE calibrated valving to restore factory ride quality. It measures 13.25 in (336.5 mm) collapsed and 19.86 in (504.5 mm) extended, mounts on a 10.4 mm lower eye with a stem at the top, and ships with a black straight protective boot. It replaces Mercedes-Benz 124 320 21 31 and 124 326 28 00. Bilstein sells this damper individually and the vehicle takes two.
Specifications
| Type | OE replacement shock absorber (Bilstein B4) |
| Position | Rear; fits left or right |
| Damping Design | Monotube, gas pressure |
| Adjustable | No; fixed OE calibrated valving |
| Collapsed Length | 13.25 in (336.5 mm) |
| Extended Length | 19.86 in (504.5 mm) |
| Lower Mount | Eye, 10.4 mm |
| Upper Mount | Stem |
| Boot | Black straight boot included |
| Finish | Black paint |
| Quantity | 1 (sold individually; 2 required per vehicle) |
| Part Number | 24-016681 |
| OEM Replacement | Mercedes-Benz 124 320 21 31, 124 326 28 00 |
| Warranty | Bilstein Limited Lifetime Warranty |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF) | Installation Instructions 2 (PDF) | Technical Drawing (PDF) | Safety Data Sheet (PDF) | Safety Data Sheet 2 (PDF)
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-1992 | Mercedes-Benz | 300CE | Base |
| 1994-1995 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Base |
Shipping
- Orders placed before 3 PM ET typically ship the same business day. Larger items ship within 1 to 3 business days.
- Standard, expedited, and overnight options at checkout.
- Oversized items ship by freight and take longer.
- Special order items follow a lead time we confirm with you individually before the order is committed.
- Backordered items ship as soon as stock lands. Lead times are manufacturer estimates and can change. Contact us for current ETAs.
- Need to cancel? Email us right away. Cancellations are not guaranteed once an order is in process. In-stock orders cancel free before they ship; a 6% fee applies only to confirmed backorders and special orders.
- International orders: prices do not include VAT, duties, or import fees. Your country charges these at import and they are the buyer’s responsibility.
Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
- Standard returns: 8% restocking fee on the item price before tax and shipping. Shipping is not refunded in either direction. All waived if the item is defective or we made the error.
- Fitment guaranteed: select your vehicle above, or confirm fitment with us in writing before you order. If the part shows as a fit and it is wrong, the return is on us, even after installation. Otherwise, installed or used parts cannot be returned.
- Final sale: special orders, coilovers, electronics, engine internals, turbochargers, superchargers and turbo kits, unless defective or we sent the wrong item.
- Product images may be representative. The SKU and specifications in the listing are what ships.
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