Bilstein B6 4600 Rear Shock for Expedition and Navigator

Rear Damping for Expedition and Navigator Without Air Leveling Suspension

Bilstein 24-197724 is an individual B6 4600 rear shock for the applications listed below. Its monotube construction and application-specific damping support stock-height suspension service. It is intended for vehicles without air leveling suspension.

Key Features

• Monotube construction with application-specific, velocity-sensitive digressive damping.
• Non-adjustable damping for stock-height suspension applications.
• Stem upper mount and 20.3 mm eye lower mount.
• Yellow-painted body; no external reservoir.
• 24-197724 reuses the original spring seat and compatible factory suspension components.

Fitment

Only for vehicles without air leveling suspension. Confirm the factory suspension configuration before ordering.

The verified rear application ends in 2013 for Expedition and 2012 for Navigator. Do not order 24-197724 for an air leveling suspension application.

Specifications

What’s Included

• One Bilstein 24-197724 rear shock.
• One M12 x 1.5 locknut and one steel spacer, as shown in the official mounting instructions.

The original upper mount, bump stop, coil spring, spring seat and isolator are reused where serviceable. Replacement springs and a complete assembled spring/shock unit are not supplied.

About Bilstein

Bilstein develops suspension dampers for specific vehicle applications. The B6 4600 range serves stock-height light trucks and SUVs, using digressive damping to respond to changing road inputs. This product carries the manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty, subject to its terms.

Related Parts

• Bilstein B6 4600 front shock for Expedition and Navigator a separate front suspension part. Confirm its exact year, submodel and suspension restrictions before ordering; it is not included here.

FAQ

What is the 24-197724?

It is an individual Bilstein B6 4600 rear shock for the listed Expedition and Navigator applications without air leveling suspension.

Is this a pair or a complete rear suspension kit?

No. This listing supplies one rear shock and the specified mounting hardware.

Will it fit a vehicle with air leveling suspension?

No. The manufacturer specifies applications without air leveling suspension. Check your vehicle’s installed system before ordering.

Does it lift the vehicle?

No. This B6 4600 application is designed for stock ride height.

Is the coil spring included?

No. The factory spring and compatible mounting components are reused where serviceable.

Is the damping adjustable?

No. Damping is preset for the application.

Is a protective boot supplied?

No. Bilstein lists this shock without an included boot.

Can I install it without a spring compressor?

Professional installation and the correct spring-compression equipment are required to transfer the original spring and mounting components safely.

Installation Instructions

1. Verify the vehicle has the listed factory suspension configuration and read the official Bilstein mounting instructions.
2. Have a qualified suspension technician support the vehicle and remove the rear spring/shock assembly following the vehicle service procedure.
3. Use suitable spring-compression equipment to transfer the serviceable original spring, upper mount, bump stop, spring seat and isolator. Install the supplied locknut and steel spacer in the specified order.
4. Install the assembly, tighten fasteners according to the manufacturer and vehicle procedures, then check suspension travel, clearance and alignment.

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