Product Description
The BILSTEIN 24-158848 5100 Series Steering Damper is engineered to improve steering control, reduce front-end vibration, and restore confident handling on 1999-2004 Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty 4WD trucks. Designed as a direct replacement steering stabilizer, this front steering damper helps minimize steering shimmy, road feedback, and unnecessary wear on steering components.
Built with Bilstein’s proven monotube gas pressure design, the B8 5100 Steering Damper delivers consistent damping performance with fast response to steering inputs. Its zinc-plated finish provides added corrosion resistance, making it an excellent upgrade for daily-driven, work-ready, towing, and off-road-capable Super Duty trucks.
The digressive valving helps control unwanted steering movement while maintaining a precise, connected feel behind the wheel. Whether your truck sees highway miles, rough roads, towing duty, or jobsite use, this Bilstein steering damper is built to improve stability and steering confidence without requiring major modifications.
Key Benefits:
- Helps reduce steering vibration, shimmy, and front-end feedback
- Improves steering control and on-road stability
- Monotube gas pressure design for consistent performance
- Zinc-plated finish for increased corrosion resistance
- Direct-fit replacement for factory steering stabilizer applications
- Ideal upgrade for 1999-2004 Ford Super Duty 4WD trucks
FITMENT:
- 1999-2004 Ford F250 Super Duty 4WD (Front Steering Damper)
- 1999-2004 Ford F350 Super Duty 4WD (Front Steering Damper)
- 2000-2005 Ford Excursion 4WD (verify application)
- Stock height replacement steering damper application
- Designed for vehicles using factory-style steering stabilizer mounting
FAQ
Will this fit lifted trucks?
This steering damper is commonly used as a stock replacement-style front steering stabilizer. Always verify steering stabilizer mounting and suspension setup before ordering for modified or lifted trucks.
Is this steering damper sold individually?
Yes, the Bilstein 24-158848 steering damper is sold individually.
Does this include mounting brackets?
No, this damper is designed for factory-style mounting and does not include additional mounting brackets.
Does this include a shock boot?
No, this Bilstein steering damper does not include a boot.
What does a steering damper do?
A steering damper helps control unwanted steering movement, reduce vibration, and protect steering components from excessive road shock.
Specifications for BILSTEIN 24-158848
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 24-158848 |
| Brand | Bilstein |
| Series | Bilstein B8 5100 Series Steering Damper |
| Product Type | Steering Damper / Steering Stabilizer |
| UPC | 651860624471 |
| GTIN | 00651860624471 |
| Position | Front |
| Vehicle Fitment | 1999-2004 Ford F250/F350 Super Duty 4WD; 2000-2005 Ford Excursion 4WD |
| Ride Height | Stock Height / Factory-Style Steering Stabilizer Replacement |
| Internal Design | Monotube Gas Pressure |
| Valving | Velocity-Sensitive Digressive Valving |
| Finish | Zinc Plated |
| Boot Included | No |
| Reservoir | No |
| Body Design | Smooth Body Non-Coilover |
| Body Diameter | 2.0 in |
| Extended Length | 23.03 in / 585.0 mm |
| Collapsed Length | 14.96 in / 380.0 mm |
| Stroke / Travel Length | 8.07 in |
| Upper Mount Type | Cantilever |
| Lower Mount Type | Eye 12mm |
| Mounting Brackets Included | No |
| Installation Kit Required | No for factory-style mounting applications |
| Quantity Sold | Sold Individually |
| Shipping Weight | 4.56 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| California Prop 65 | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. Visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
