Bilstein
Bilstein B6 96-02 GM Express 3500 Front 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber - 24-024808
- SKU:
- BIL24-024808
- UPC:
- 651860614694
- MPN:
- 24-024808
- Availability:
- Regularly stocked product
Description
How do I know if Bilstein B6 shocks will fit my vehicle?
Confirm fitment with your vehicle's specific year, make, and model before purchasing B6 shocks to ensure proper installation and performance.
Can I install Bilstein B6 shocks myself?
Professional installation is recommended for Bilstein B6 shocks to guarantee correct setup and optimal performance benefits.
Bilstein B6 Series Shocks offer superior damping control for your Express or Savana 3500, achieving optimal handling and comfort. Featuring a 46mm monotube design with a digressive piston, these shocks provide instant response to road imperfections. Experience consistent performance and a smoother, more stable ride specifically tuned for stock height vehicles.
Key Features
- monotube design
- velocity sensitive, digressive piston
- 46mm monotube design
- Specific tuning for stock height vehicles
- Uses OEM springs and mounting hardware
- Vehicle Specific Ride Tuning
Why Choose the BIL B6 Series Shocks
Delivers superior damping control for a smoother, more stable ride.
Achieves instant response to road imperfections for reduced body roll.
Provides consistent performance and control, even under heavy loads.
Transforms your van's handling for confident cornering and braking.
Who Is This For?
Daily Driving Comfort — 8/10
Specific tuning for stock height vehicles ensures comfort.
Street Performance — 8/10
Vehicle specific ride tuning enhances handling and comfort.
Heavy Towing — 7/10
Designed for stock height vehicles, suitable for load.
Easy DIY Install — 6/10
Uses OEM springs and mounting hardware.
Track / Autocross — 5/10
Tuning for stock height may limit performance gains.
Weekend Off-Roading — 4/10
Tuning for stock height may not be optimal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Bilstein B6 shocks better than OEM for my 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Upgrading to Bilstein B6 shocks offers superior damping control over OEM components. Their specific tuning for stock height vehicles, scoring an 8 for Daily Driving Comfort, ensures a smoother and more stable ride. This upgrade confidently transforms your van's handling for improved performance.
What makes Bilstein B6 shocks special?
Bilstein B6 shocks feature a monotube design with a velocity-sensitive, digressive piston for instant response to road imperfections. This advanced technology, especially evident in their 8/8 score for Street Performance, significantly reduces body roll. Expect consistent performance and control, even under heavy loads.
How difficult is it to install Bilstein B6 shocks?
Professional installation is recommended for Bilstein B6 shocks, to be confirmed with a qualified technician. They utilize OEM springs and mounting hardware, simplifying some aspects of the process. This ensures a precise fit and optimal performance for your vehicle.
Will Bilstein B6 shocks fit my 2001 GMC Savana 3500?
Confirming fitment with your vehicle is essential, but Bilstein B6 shocks are specifically designed for models like the 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 and GMC G3500/Savana 3500. This vehicle-specific ride tuning ensures optimal handling and comfort. Trust in the precise engineering for your van.
What is the primary benefit of Bilstein B6 shocks for daily driving?
Bilstein B6 shocks deliver superior damping control, significantly enhancing daily driving comfort. With a usage score of 8 for Daily Driving Comfort due to specific tuning for stock height vehicles, they provide a smoother, more stable ride. Experience confident cornering and braking with this performance upgrade.
Important Notices
⚠️ Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and/or other substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Additional Information
Clearance Item: |
N |
MPN: |
24-024808 |
Proposition 65: |
Y |
Case Lot Quantity: |
1 |
Category: |
Suspension>Shocks and Struts |
Product Level: |
Mid Range |
Daily Driving Comfort: |
8/10 |
Street Performance: |
8/10 |
Heavy Towing: |
7/10 |
Easy DIY Install: |
6/10 |
Track / Autocross: |
5/10 |
Weekend Off-Roading: |
4/10 |