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Bilstein shocks, struts and kits for the 1997 Ford F-250 HD

Bilstein lists 8 parts for the 1997 Ford F-250 HD, across 2 lines from the B6 4600 to the B8 5100. Lift and leveling options run up to 6 in.

Front, extended
373–576 mm14.7–22.7 in
Front, collapsed
256–361 mm10.1–14.2 in
Rear, extended
584–712 mm23.0–28.0 in
Rear, collapsed
365–432 mm14.4–17.0 in
Lift options
2–6 in

Narrow it to your F-250 HD

Submodel
Drive
Spring type

Good, better, best

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

Front

Shocks

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These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which F-250 HD you have.

Drive
Spring type

Rear

Shocks

Answer 2 quick questions to compare

These shocks differ by version, so we need to know which F-250 HD you have.

Drive
Spring type

8 parts for the 1997 Ford F-250 HD

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

24-065283 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level

  • RWD only
  • Front: Coil , Rear: Leaf only
  • Fits Vehicles With 6" Front Lift
  • 8-lug Wheels
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

24-185523 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level

  • RWD only
  • Front: Coil , Rear: Leaf only
  • Fits Vehicles With 4" Front Lift
  • 8-lug Wheels
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

Rear

Better B6 4600

Better B8 5100

24-065276 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level

  • RWD only
  • Front: Coil , Rear: Leaf only
  • Fits Vehicles With 3-4" Rear Lift
  • 8-lug Wheels
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

24-185530 B8 5100 Shock Absorber

Sold each · 2 per axleFor a lift / level

  • RWD only
  • Front: Coil , Rear: Leaf only
  • Fits Vehicles With 2" Rear Lift
  • 8-lug Wheels
  • Check which applies to your vehicle

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