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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 2012 Ford F-150

Same parts as every 2009–2013 F-150, showing 2012. See the 2009–2013 page

Bilstein lists 12 parts for the 2012 Ford F-150, across 4 lines from the B6 4600 to the B8 6112. Lift and leveling options run up to 4 in.

Front, extended
532–555 mm21.0–21.9 in
Front, collapsed
412–430 mm16.2–16.9 in
Rear, extended
700–828 mm27.6–32.6 in
Rear, collapsed
424–524 mm16.7–20.6 in
Lift options
0–4 in

Narrow it to your F-150

Submodel
Drive
Body
Engine

Good, better, best

One pick from each Bilstein tier that fits at stock height, compared side by side.

Front

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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which F-150 you have.

Submodel
Drive

Rear

Shocks

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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which F-150 you have.

Submodel
Drive

12 parts for the 2012 Ford F-150

Grouped by where they go, then by Bilstein line. Parts made only for a lifted or lowered vehicle say so.

Front

Better B6 4600

24-317849 B6 4600 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX4
  • RWD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat V6 3.5L, Lariat V8 5.0L, Platinum V6 3.5L, Platinum V8 5.0L, STX Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L)

24-317863 B6 4600 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX2
  • AWD only (Harley-Davidson Edition)
  • 4WD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT)

Better B8 5100

24-317832 B8 5100 Ride Height Adjustable Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX4
  • RWD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat V6 3.5L, Lariat V8 5.0L, Platinum V6 3.5L, Platinum V8 5.0L, STX Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L)
  • Provides 0-2.5" Front Lift

Best B8 6112

47-310698 B8 6112 Suspension Kit

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT only
  • 4WD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT)
  • Provides 0-1.75" Front Lift

Rear

Better B6 4600

33-187396 B6 4600 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX4
  • RWD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat V6 3.5L, Lariat V8 5.0L, Platinum V6 3.5L, Platinum V8 5.0L, STX Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L)

33-187419 B6 4600 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX2
  • AWD only (Harley-Davidson Edition)
  • 4WD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT)

Better B8 5100

33-187471 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX4
  • RWD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat V6 3.5L, Lariat V8 5.0L, Platinum V6 3.5L, Platinum V8 5.0L, STX Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L)
  • Fits Vehicles With 0-1" Rear Lift

33-187501 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX2
  • AWD only (Harley-Davidson Edition)
  • 4WD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT)
  • Fits Vehicles With 0-1" Rear Lift

33-255057 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level

  • Not for FX2
  • AWD only (Harley-Davidson Edition)
  • 4WD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT)
  • Fits Vehicles With 3-4" Rear Lift

Better B8 5160

25-311280 B8 5160 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX2
  • AWD only (Harley-Davidson Edition)
  • 4WD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT)
  • Fits Vehicles With 0-1" Rear Lift

25-325065 B8 5160 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axle

  • Not for FX4
  • RWD only (King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, STX, XL, XLT, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat V6 3.5L, Lariat V8 5.0L, Platinum V6 3.5L, Platinum V8 5.0L, STX Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XL Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Crew Cab Pickup V8 5.0L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V6 3.5L, XLT Extended Cab Pickup V8 5.0L)
  • Fits Vehicles With 0-1.5" Rear Lift

Not sure which one is right?

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