24-184847 B6 4600 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- RWD only (Laramie, ST, Sport)
- Without Solid Front Axle
Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500
Same parts as every 1994–2001 Ram 1500, showing 1997. See the 1994–2001 page
Bilstein lists 8 parts for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, across 2 lines from the B6 4600 to the B8 5100. Lift and leveling options run up to 6 in.
- Front, extended
- 345–694 mm13.6–27.3 in
- Front, collapsed
- 238–415 mm9.4–16.3 in
- Rear, extended
- 632–695 mm24.9–27.4 in
- Rear, collapsed
- 396–434 mm15.6–17.1 in
- Lift options
- 0–6 in
Narrow it to your Ram 1500
Good, better, best
One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.
Front
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Ram 1500 you have.
Rear
ShocksAnswer 2 quick questions to compare
These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which Ram 1500 you have.
8 parts for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500
Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.
Front
Better B6 4600
Better B8 5100
24-066464 B8 5100 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level
- Not for WS
- 4WD only
- Fits Vehicles With 5-6" Front Lift
24-185776 B8 5100 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level
- Not for WS
- 4WD only
- Fits Vehicles With 3" Front Lift
Rear
Better B6 4600
Better B8 5100
24-185783 B8 5100 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axle
- Not for WS
- 4WD only
- Fits Vehicles With 0-1" Rear Lift
24-191203 B8 5100 Shock Absorber
Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level
- Not for WS
- 4WD only
- Fits Vehicles With 4" Rear Lift
Not sure which one is right?
Tell us how you use the Ram 1500 and we'll pick with you.
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