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Bilstein AK Series - Shock Absorber Rear

$103.73

Bilstein Suspension

Model #24-291699

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Bilstein AK Series shock absorbers are designed for motorsports applications that require the use of the OE mounting components. Each shock absorber features a monotube design with steel spring valve discs for consistent, fade free performance and superior durability. AK Series shock absorbers are ideal for racers who demand reliable performance that also meets their sanctioning body's mounting requirements.

46mm Monotube Shock Absorber

Features

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  • Body Material: Steel
  • Collapsed Length (MM): 333.0
  • Compression @0.26m/s: 630
  • Upper Mount Type: Bar Pin
  • Lower Mount Type: Cantilever
  • Body Diameter (ID): 46mm
  • Valving Identifier: 254/141
  • Extended Length (IN): 20.28
  • Piston Type: Linear
  • Rebound @0.26m/s: 1130
  • Extended Length (MM): 515.0
  • Internal Design: Monotube
  • Title: Bilstein Shock Absorbers
  • Finish: Yellow Paint
  • Collapsed Length (IN): 13.11
  • Adjustable Damping: Non-Adjustable
  • Series: AK Series
  • Boot Included: Blue Straight
  • Body Design: Stock Mount Smooth Body

Notes:

You may need to order more than one of this item for your car. Please consult the table below.

Fits position: Rear

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Vehicle Engine Notes
1975-1977, 1980
Buick Century
Base
1975-1979
Buick Century
Custom
1976
Buick Century
Indianapolis 500 Pace Car
1978-1981
Buick Century
Limited
1973-1974
Buick Century
Luxus
1975-1979
Buick Century
Special
1978-1981
Buick Century
Sport
1991-1996
Buick Commercial Chassis
Base
1977-1979
Buick Electra
225
1978-1984
Buick Electra
Limited
1978-1984
Buick Electra
Park Avenue
1975-1983
Buick Estate Wagon
Base
1977-1981
Buick LeSabre
Base
1985
Buick LeSabre
Collector's Edition
1977-1978, 1982-1985
Buick LeSabre
Custom
1977
Buick LeSabre
Custom Sport
1985-1986, 1988-1990
Buick LeSabre
Estate Wagon
1979-1985
Buick LeSabre
Limited
1982
Buick LeSabre
Limited Edition F/E
1978-1981
Buick LeSabre
Sport
1975-1987
Buick Regal
Base
1982-1983
Buick Regal
Estate Wagon
1987
Buick Regal
GNX
1984-1987
Buick Regal
Grand National
1978-1987
Buick Regal
Limited
1982
Buick Regal
Limited Turbo
1978-1982
Buick Regal
Sport
1976-1977
Buick Regal
SR
1983-1986
Buick Regal
T-Type
1992-1995
Buick Roadmaster
Base
1996
Buick Roadmaster
Collector's Edition
1991-1995
Buick Roadmaster
Estate Wagon
1996
Buick Roadmaster
Estate Wagon Collector's Edition
1992-1995
Buick Roadmaster
Limited
1996
Buick Roadmaster
Limited Collector's Edition
1987-1990
Cadillac Brougham
Base
1987-1990
Cadillac Brougham
d'Elegance
1980-1984
Cadillac DeVille
Base
1980-1984
Cadillac DeVille
Cabriolet
1980-1984
Cadillac DeVille
d'Elegance
1985, 1987
Cadillac Fleetwood
75
1985, 1987
Cadillac Fleetwood
75 Formal
1980-1990
Cadillac Fleetwood
Base
1980-1986
Cadillac Fleetwood
Brougham
1980-1986
Cadillac Fleetwood
Brougham d'Elegance
1975-1977, 1979-1996
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic
1986-1990
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic Brougham
1981-1982
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic Estate
1976-1977, 1979-1981
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic Landau
1993-1994
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic LS
1987-1990
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic LS Brougham
1991-1993
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic LTZ
1975-1976, 1979-1980
Chevrolet Caprice
Classic Sport
1968
Chevrolet Chevelle
300
  • Excludes Wagon
1968-1969
Chevrolet Chevelle
300 Deluxe
  • Excludes Wagon
1968, 1970-1972
Chevrolet Chevelle
Base
  • Excludes Wagon
1968-1972
Chevrolet Chevelle
Concours
  • Excludes Wagon
1969-1972
Chevrolet Chevelle
Concours Estate
  • Excludes Wagon
1973
Chevrolet Chevelle
Deluxe
  • Excludes Wagon
1969-1972
Chevrolet Chevelle
Greenbrier
  • Excludes Wagon
1968-1972
Chevrolet Chevelle
Malibu
  • Excludes Wagon
1968-1972
Chevrolet Chevelle
Nomad
  • Excludes Wagon
1968-1971
Chevrolet Chevelle
SS
  • Excludes Wagon
1968-1972
Chevrolet El Camino
Base
1968-1972
Chevrolet El Camino
Custom
1975-1985
Chevrolet Impala
Base
1975-1977
Chevrolet Impala
Custom
1976
Chevrolet Impala
Custom Landau
1981-1982
Chevrolet Impala
Estate
1977-1979
Chevrolet Impala
Landau
1976
Chevrolet Impala
S
1975-1976, 1979-1980
Chevrolet Impala
Sport
1994-1996
Chevrolet Impala
SS
1975-1981
Chevrolet Malibu
Base
1975-1983
Chevrolet Malibu
Classic
1976-1981
Chevrolet Malibu
Classic Landau
1977, 1979-1980
Chevrolet Malibu
Classic Sport
1976, 1979
Chevrolet Malibu
Landau
1979
Chevrolet Malibu
Police
1977, 1979-1980
Chevrolet Malibu
Sport
1979, 1981-1988
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Base
1983
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
CL
1976, 1978-1981
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Landau
1986-1988
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
LS
1975-1977
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
S
1978, 1980
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Sport
1983-1988
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
SS
1970-1972
Chevrolet Nova
Base
  • With Multi-Leaf Rear Suspension
1981-1986
GMC Caballero
Amarillo
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1978-1986
GMC Caballero
Base
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1981
GMC Caballero
Conquista
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1978-1986
GMC Caballero
Diablo
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1978-1980
GMC Caballero
Laredo
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1981
GMC Caballero
Royal Knight
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1975-1977
GMC Sprint
Base
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1975
GMC Sprint
High Sierra
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1976
GMC Sprint
Sierra Madre Del Sur
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1975-1976
GMC Sprint
SP
  • Without Self-Leveling Suspension
1975, 1977
Oldsmobile Cutlass
442
1975, 1980, 1997
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Base
1980-1981
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Brougham
1977
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Colonnade
1976-1977
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Colonnade S
1980-1981
Oldsmobile Cutlass
LS
1975-1977
Oldsmobile Cutlass
S
1978-1979
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Vista Cruiser
1979
Oldsmobile Cutlass
Vista Cruiser Brougham
1978-1984
Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Base
1983-1984
Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Hurst
1980-1983
Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
Base
1980-1981
Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
Brougham
1979, 1985-1986
Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
442
1975-1980, 1985-1987
Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Base
1978-1980
Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Brougham
1979
Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Hurst
1987
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
442
1975, 1978-1987
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Base
1977-1987
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Brougham
1976-1977
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Colonnade
1975
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Hurst
1981, 1985
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
LS
1976
Oldsmobile Cutlass Tiara
Base
1977-1983
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Base
1980-1981
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Holiday
1977-1987
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Royale
1980-1987
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Royale Brougham
1984-1985
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Royale Brougham LS
1968-1972
Oldsmobile F85
Base
1982-1986
Pontiac Bonneville
Base
1982-1986
Pontiac Bonneville
Brougham
1984-1986
Pontiac Bonneville
LE
1975, 1978-1980
Pontiac Grand Am
Base
1976-1987
Pontiac Grand Prix
Base
1981-1987
Pontiac Grand Prix
Brougham
1984-1987
Pontiac Grand Prix
LE
1975, 1977-1983
Pontiac Grand Prix
LJ
1975, 1977-1980
Pontiac Grand Prix
SJ
1968-1972
Pontiac GTO
Base
1970-1971
Pontiac GTO
The Judge
1975-1981
Pontiac LeMans
Base
1970-1971, 1975-1977
Pontiac LeMans
Sport
1983-1986
Pontiac Parisienne
Base
1983-1986
Pontiac Parisienne
Brougham

Who Is Bilstein?

Germany is known for creating some of the most technologically advanced and sophisticated vehicles in the market, and it also goes the same with its automotive parts. When it comes to suspension products, there is one company whose name always stands out - Bilstein. 

Bilstein is a company founded by August Bilstein, who laid its foundation way back in 1873. At that time, they never imagined that Bilstein would become one of the leading forces in the suspension market.

 It was in 1954 when Bilstein realized the potential of catering to the automotive industry. They developed a shock absorber that would eliminate the disadvantages of a conventional telescopic shock absorber while also making it light and has the ability to position it anywhere. 

After tons of research and development, they created the first monotube gas pressure shock absorber and was used by Mercedes Benz. Today, their design has become the benchmark and standard followed by all shock absorber manufacturers worldwide.

BILSTEIN B12 (Pro-Kit)

Bilstein B12(Pro-Kit) is a performance suspension kit perfect for those who prefer a quick upgrade to a sports suspension system that improves vehicle handling and allows the user for easy lowering. 

Features and Benefits:

  • Improved handling and comfort over factory suspension.
  • Easy to install.
  • Direct fit. The spring compression and height ratio is similar to the original suspension geometry, which means no rubbing or grinding issue.
  • Allows you to lower your vehicle up to 50 mm, giving it a more aggressive stance and lower center of gravity.
  • Perfect for both street and track performance applications

BILSTEIN B12 (Sportline)

The Bilstein B12 (Sportline) is the perfect combination of high performance, great looks, and sporty dynamics. This kit increases your car’s handling performance suited to those who like a quick responding and aggressive handling vehicle.

Features and Benefits:

  • Superior performance and precise handling.
  • Allows quick and easy lowering up to 50 mm.
  • Fitted with an EIBACH Sportline sport spring which is perfect for comfort and performance.
  • Sporty and comfortable.

BILSTEIN B16 (PSS9/PSS10)

For those who prefer a more race-inspired suspension, then the BILSTEIN B16 (PSS9/PSS10) is the perfect set for you. It allows you to adjust your compression and rebound setting up to 10 stages, and its threaded body enables you to control the spring rate allowing you to get the proper ride height you desire. 

This kit gives you the technology that was previously only available with race car suspensions. Now, you can experience the same handling performance and turn your daily driver into a competitive weekend track machine.

Features and Benefits:

  • Provides user suspension adjustability with just a twist of a dial - 9 stages on B16 (PSS9), 10 stages on B16 (PSS10).
  • Allows lowering of up to 50mm.
  • A special aluminum alloy is used for the spring plates and lock nuts to ensure a proper and secure lock.
  • Finished with a Triple-C-Technology®for better and longer-lasting corrosion resistance.

BILSTEIN B8 Performance Plus

The B8 is designed to enhance the look of your vehicle while maintaining the ride comfort you get from your factory suspension. It gives your vehicle a sporty ride and a lowered look, perfect for those who seek a performance lowering shock absorber that is compatible with daily use.

Features and Benefits:

  • Designed explicitly for lowering springs and production sport vehicles.
  • Monotube gas pressure construction.
  • Combines sportiness and comfort.
  • Improves handling and vehicle control.

BILSTEIN B16 Ride Control

The B16 Ride Control is a suspension system that enables the driver to adjust its damping mode between comfort and sports performance remotely. Its quick reaction time allows the user to change all four suspension settings within seconds, all at the comfort of the driver’s seat. There is no need to go down and jack up your vehicle, all it takes is just a push of a button, and you are good to go. 

Features and Benefits:

  • Allows for an on-the-fly switch between sports mode and comfort mode.
  • Threaded body design that allows adjustment of up to 20mm.
  • Allows for a quick lowering for up to 50 mm.
  • Illuminated control panel for ease of use.
  • Triple-C-Technology for better corrosion resistanceRound threads for easy adjustment.

BILSTEIN B8 5100 (Ride Height Adjustable)

These shock absorbers are designed for SUVs and pickups with a coil-over setup. It uses various snap rings that groove in certain positions that position the spring at different levels. It allows for height adjustment of up to 2.75 inches, perfect for fitting those bigger and meatier tires.

Features and Benefits:

  • A better and safer alternative to coil spring spacers.
  • Superior monotube design using Bilstein’s patented technology.
  • Allows the user to use the vehicle’s stock front coil springs.
  • Finished in Bilstein’s special zinc coating for optimum protection.
  • Independent rebound and compression tuning and self-adjusting deflective disc valving. 

BILSTEIN B6 4600

The BILSTEIN B6 4600 series are specifically designed to improve the performance of most SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans in the market. It allows you to have a better handling vehicle without compromising the factory suspension's ride comfort.

Features and Benefits:

  • Limited lifetime warranty.
  • Designed using Bilstein’s patented Monotube gas pressure technology.
  • Quick and easy installation and fits directly onto the vehicle with no modification required.
  • Improves the vehicle handling, stability, and control while maintaining a factory-like ride comfort. 
  • Utilizes Bilstein’s unique piston design that provides better sensitivity and optimum vehicle control.

BILSTEIN B8 5160

These are a stock mount, remote reservoir shocks system that perfectly fits any lifted truck, SUV, or Jeep. These are perfect for people who want to turn their vehicle into a proper off-road machine. 

Features and Benefits:

  • Direct fit and requires no cutting and welding.
  • Uses Bilstein's patented and industry-leading monotube design.
  • Finished in Bilstein’s specially formulated zinc coating for longer-lasting protection.
  • Increases shock oil capacity, which helps improve heat dissipation and damping sensitivity.
  • Special swivel banjo fittings allow for 360° of rotation for a more flexible. 
  • It comes with a vehicle-specific mounting kit for ease of installation.

BILSTEIN B8 6112

If you are someone serious about offroading, then the Bilstein B8 6112 is a suitable kit for you. It is the ultimate suspension solution that allows the vehicle to have an optimized driving capability on and off the road.

Feature and Benefits:

  • Adjustable spring seat which allows vehicle leveling, and increased ground clearance.
  • Kit includes (2) front 60mm shocks, (2) spring seats, and (2) springs.
  • increased oil capacity, cooling, and long-term durability thanks to the large 60 mm tubing design.
  • Bigger piston for improved ride comfort and control over any rough terrain.
  • Reuses OEM top mount and rubber isolator.

BILSTEIN B8 8112 (ZoneControl® CR)

The Bilstein B8 8112 (ZoneControl® CR) suspension kit is a revolutionary suspension system that provides sensitive damping in both compression and rebound. It is one of the most comfortable shock absorbers available in the market, perfect for everyday driving conditions, 

Features and Benefits:

  • Fully rebuildable.
  • Has a position-sensitive damping with 3 compression zones and 2 rebound zones, controlled by 3 independent pistons.
  • Provides superior bottom-out control through a 2-stage, telescoping internal compression stop. No need for an external bump stop.
  • A secondary rebound stop will dissipate spring energy helping stabilize the suspension. 
  • Triple piston design delivers comfort during everyday driving conditions.
  • Adjustable threaded spring seat for ride height adjustment.
  • It comes with a threaded body design for height adjustability.
  • Aerospace-grade materials guarantee superior quality.

BILSTEIN B8 8100 (Bypass)

BILSTEIN B8 8100 (Bypass) is a shock kit that has a position-sensitive damper design. This kit is specifically designed for use with light trucks and SUVs.It provides the optimum ride in all driving conditions while providing increased performance when the road gets rough. It is like having two sets of suspensions in one.

Features and Benefits:

  • Dual tube external bypass design offers a better rebound and compression performance, thanks to its position-sensitive damping capability. 
  • Precision damping force adjustment.
  • Fully adjustable to any vehicle application.
  • 60mm large-bore aluminum piston offers a wider range of damping control and durability.

Purchase Bilstein Shocks At Vivid Racing

If you are in the market for quality shocks, whether for your sedan, pickup truck, or SUV, then choose the best and choose Bilstein. They are considered the premier brand when it comes to shock absorbers and other suspension-related products.

To know more about them, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that fit your specific needs.

Are Bilstein shocks good?

Yes. They are so good that they have been supplied shock absorbers to some of the best aftermarket and OEM markets, such as Mercedes Benz.

Are Bilstein shocks worth the price?

Bilstein may cost more compared to the regular shocks that you can buy elsewhere, but with its features and industry-leading patented technology, every penny is worth it. Plus, its heavy-duty construction guarantees that it would last for long periods. It means less chance of premature wear and tear, which would save you money in the long run.

How long does Bilstein's shock last?

Bilstein shocks are made up of aerospace-grade materials and aluminum alloy, known for their strength and durability. Bilstein also uses a specially blended coating finish that allows it to perform better against corrosion which is also good against fighting off harsh elements. This means that Bilstein can last for a long time. 

Where are Bilstein shocks made?

Bilstein’s main production facility is located at their U.S. Headquarters in Hamilton, OH. It is where they produce their world-renowned monotube shock absorbers for high-performance automobiles, motorsports, and off-road vehicles.

Are Bilstein shocks better than OEM?

Yes. At its core, Bilstein was created to be an improvement over the factory's original shock absorber. What is good about Bilstein is that it maintains the original geometry of the original part while improving the performance and aesthetic aspect.

6. Warranty Claim

6.1 The regulations as stipulated in the German Civil Code, as far as no other agreements have been made. If the contract conditions are meant shall be judged at time of risk transfer. In case of production according to the drawing submitted by the Customer we shall only be liable for the parts to be made in accordance with the drawing and not for their function. A guarantee is only granted if expressed by our legal representative, handed over in writing and identified as such. The warranty period shall be to 24 months after the risk has been transferred.

6.2 The Customer shall inspect the goods in accordance with § 377 HGB (German Commercial Code) and without delay give notification of any defects that are discovered

6.3 We must be given the opportunity to examine the notified defects. If defects are discovered and notified in time, at our discretion, the parts will either be reworked our replaced by us. If we fail to comply with our warranty commitments or fail to meet them in accordance with the contract, the Customer shall be entitled to rescission or to claim a reduction in price. Further claims are excluded, except for the claims set out in Section 9. Customer claims for other necessary expenditures, especially for transport, traveling, labour, and material costs are unacceptable, if the costs increase due to any alterations with regard to the place of destination which are not relevant to contract.

6.4 As long as the parts supplied by us are directly or indirectly delivered from our immediate Customer to his final Customer, instead of sections 6.1 to 6.3, the legal regulations will apply. We shall, however, be liable for damage claims only as set out in section 9.

9. Compensation, Liability

9.1 The Customer shall bear the responsibility for the proper design including observation of any safety regulations, selection of the material and necessary testing procedures, accuracy and completeness, supply regulations and for the documents and drawings that have been handed over and any facilities and parts provided to carry out the work even if changes are suggested by us which meet his approval. The Customer shall also be responsible for ensuring that information that he has provided does not infringe industrial property rights or other third-party rights.

9.2 The Customer shall indemnify us against any claims for compensation asserted against us by a third party which originate within the Customer's spheres of responsibility.

9.3 We shall only be liable to pay compensation for infringement of contractual, non-contractual or other advisory or other ancillary obligations
  • in a case of intent,
  • in a case of gross negligence on the part of executive bodies and accomplices,
  • when and if a guarantee declaration has been explicitly confirmed by an executive body in writing,
  • where a claim can be declared, based on the German Product Liability Act.
  • in the case of culpable infringement of essential contractual duties, restricted to typical losses which were foreseeable when the contract was signed.
  • where lives are harmed, in body or health, in a case of intent or negligence by executive bodies and accomplices.

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