RecommendedB6 4600
24-016971
B6 4600 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1997 Chevrolet C1500
Same parts as every 1988–1999 C1500, showing 1997. See the 1988–1999 page
Bilstein lists 5 parts for the 1997 Chevrolet C1500, across 2 lines from the B6 4600 to the B8 5100. Lowered setups are listed too.
- Front, extended
- 359–392 mm14.1–15.4 in
- Front, collapsed
- 244–255 mm9.6–10.0 in
- Rear, extended
- 577–719 mm22.7–28.3 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 364–439 mm14.3–17.3 in
- Lowering options
- 0–102 mm
Narrow it to your C1500
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
ShocksRear
ShocksRecommendedB6 4600
24-016988
B6 4600 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
5 parts for the 1997 Chevrolet C1500
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Better B6 4600
24-016971 B6 4600 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
Better B8 5100
24-062107 B8 5100 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level
Rear
Better B8 5100
24-067379 B8 5100 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the C1500 and we'll pick with you.
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