Bilstein 24-285650 is a B6 4600 rear shock absorber for the 2014-2018 Ram 2500 4WD, built as a direct replacement for the factory shock on a stock-height truck using the OE springs and mounting hardware. It is a 46mm monotube design with a 2.0 in body and a 14mm shaft, using a velocity-sensitive digressive piston valved specifically for this application. It measures 16.54 in collapsed and 22.97 in extended for 6.41 in of travel, with a stem upper mount and a 14.4mm eye lower mount.
Specifications
| Series | B6 4600 |
| Type | Monotube shock absorber, non-adjustable damping |
| Position | Rear |
| Piston Diameter | 46mm |
| Body Diameter | 2.0 in |
| Shaft Diameter | 14mm |
| Collapsed Length | 16.54 in (420.0 mm) |
| Extended Length | 22.97 in (583.5 mm) |
| Stroke | 6.41 in |
| Upper Mount | Stem |
| Lower Mount | Eye, 14.4mm |
| Reservoir | No |
| Included | 1 shock absorber with blue boot; uses the OE springs and mounting hardware |
| Fitment Notes | 4WD models at stock ride height |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| Part Number | 24-285650 |
This part fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Big Horn |
| 2014-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie |
| 2014-2015 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Limited |
| 2014-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Laramie Longhorn |
| 2016-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Limited |
| 2014-2015 | Ram | 2500 | Lone Star |
| 2014-2016 | Ram | 2500 | Outdoorsman |
| 2014-2018 | Ram | 2500 | SLT |
| 2014-2018 | Ram | 2500 | Tradesman |
Documents: Installation Instructions (PDF) | Warranty (PDF)
Which trucks does this fit?
- The rear of 2014-2018 Ram 2500 4WD trucks at stock ride height.
Do I need new springs?
- No. It uses the factory springs and mounting hardware.
How many do I need?
- It is sold individually; one shock fits each rear corner.
What is the warranty?
- Bilstein covers this shock with a limited lifetime warranty.
Shipping
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Returns
- 30 days from delivery to request and ship back a return on new, uninstalled items in original packaging with all hardware.
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