What makes the remote reservoir beneficial?

The remote reservoir holds extra shock oil, which increases the overall cooling capacity. This helps prevent the shock from overheating and fading during demanding use, especially off-road, and allows for greater wheel travel.

Is this shock absorber a direct bolt-on for my lifted Ram?

Yes, the Bilstein B8 5160 series shocks are designed as a direct fit solution for lifted trucks. They are intended to bolt directly onto Ram 3500 models with a 6-inch front lift without requiring additional modifications.

What is the advantage of the monotube design?

The 46mm monotube design ensures consistent performance by separating the oil and gas. This helps prevent aeration and fade, providing reliable damping in various conditions, from daily driving to challenging off-road terrain.

Specifications

Brand: Bilstein
Part #: 25-331936
UPC: 651860935898
Package Length: 26.8 in
Package Width: 4.1 in
Package Height: 4.1 in
Package Weight: 8.90 lb
Interchange Part Numbers: 25-285741

Bilstein 14-24 Dodge Ram 5160 Series Shock Absorber Front 6in Lift

Name: Bilstein 14-24 Dodge Ram 5160 Series Shock Absorber Front 6in Lift
Brand: Bilstein
SKU: bilstein-bilstein-14-24-dodge-ram-5160-series-shock-absorber-front-6in-lift-t14-815888
Price: 299.00 USD
Availability: BackOrder

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Fits 2013-2025 Ram 3500. Bilstein 5160 Series front shock absorber for 6in lift, offering improved cooling and wheel travel with its remote reservoir.

Key Features

Fits 2013-2025 Ram 3500 and 2014-2025 Ram 2500 with a 6-inch front lift.
Remote reservoir increases shock oil capacity for better heat dissipation and increased wheel travel.
46mm monotube design ensures consistent, fade-free performance.
Velocity-sensitive digressive valving reacts immediately to surface changes for improved vehicle control.
Features a unique 360-degree swivel banjo hose fitting for a clean installation.
Includes an attractive billet reservoir mount where applicable for a low-profile setup.

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Will it fit your car?

Fits these vehicles

Ram 2500 2014-2025
Ram 3500 2013-2025

About this part

Product Details

Bilstein is well-known for making solid suspension components, and their B8 5160 remote reservoir shocks are a popular choice for lifted trucks. If you've put a 6-inch lift on your Ram 3500, this front shock absorber is built to handle the extra travel and demands. It's designed as a direct fit, meaning it bolts right up without needing extra modifications.

What sets these apart is the remote reservoir. It holds extra shock oil, which helps keep the shock cooler during hard use, especially off-road. This means more consistent performance and less fade, even when you're pushing your truck. Inside, the 46mm monotube design and velocity-sensitive digressive valving work together to react quickly to changes in the road or trail, giving you better control. The unique 360-degree swivel banjo hose fitting and billet reservoir mount also make for a clean, low-profile installation.

This shock is specifically tuned for lifted applications, helping to optimize your truck's performance when it's not running at stock height. You'll find it increases overall durability, letting you tackle tougher terrain with more confidence.