Product Description
The BILSTEIN 24-164870 B8 5100 Series Steering Damper is a premium steering stabilizer upgrade for 2003-2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD trucks equipped with a cantilever-style steering damper mount. Built to reduce steering vibration, road feedback, and front-end shimmy, this Bilstein 5100 steering damper helps restore confident steering control on daily-driven, towing, and work-focused Cummins trucks.
Featuring Bilstein’s proven monotube gas pressure design, the 24-164870 delivers consistent damping response and improved steering feel compared to worn factory stabilizers. Its 46mm piston design helps control small steering movements before they become harsh feedback through the wheel, making it an excellent upgrade for older Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD trucks.
The zinc-plated finish provides added resistance against corrosion and harsh road conditions, while the included black bellows boot helps protect the shaft from debris. Designed as a direct replacement steering damper, this unit is engineered for trucks using the cantilever-style mount configuration.
Key Benefits:
- Helps reduce steering shimmy, vibration, and road feedback
- Improves steering control and driver confidence
- 46mm monotube gas pressure design for consistent damping
- Zinc-plated finish for corrosion resistance
- Direct-fit upgrade for cantilever-style mount applications
- Excellent steering upgrade for towing, hauling, daily driving, and rough-road use
FITMENT:
- 2003-2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD with cantilever-style steering damper mount
- 2003-2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD with cantilever-style steering damper mount
- Also commonly listed for select 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD applications
- Verify mount style before ordering
- For trucks using a cantilever-to-eye mounting configuration
FAQ
Will this fit every 2003-2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 4WD?
This steering damper is for trucks with the cantilever-style mount. Always verify your factory mount style before ordering.
What does a steering damper do?
A steering damper helps control unwanted steering movement, reducing vibration, shimmy, and feedback through the steering wheel.
Is this a shock absorber or steering stabilizer?
This is a steering damper, also commonly called a steering stabilizer. It is not a suspension shock absorber.
Is this sold individually?
Yes, the Bilstein 24-164870 is sold as one steering damper.
Does this help with oversized tires?
Yes, a quality steering damper can help reduce steering feedback often felt with heavier wheels, larger tires, rough roads, and worn factory stabilizers.
Specifications for BILSTEIN 24-164870
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 24-164870 |
| Brand | Bilstein |
| Series | B8 5100 Series |
| Product Type | Steering Damper / Steering Stabilizer |
| UPC | 651860643564 |
| GTIN | 00651860643564 |
| Position | Front Steering |
| Primary Vehicle Fitment | 2003-2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4WD |
| Mounting Style | Cantilever-to-Eye Style Mount |
| Body Design | Smooth Body, Non-Coilover |
| Damper Design | 46mm Monotube Gas Pressure |
| Piston Diameter | 46mm |
| Shaft Diameter | 11mm |
| Collapsed Length | 15.12 in / 384 mm |
| Extended Length | 23.54 in / 598 mm |
| Finish | Zinc Plated |
| Boot Included | Yes, Black Bellows Boot |
| Reservoir | No |
| Emission Code | 1 - Legal for sale and use in the United States |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Package Dimensions | Approximately 4.15 in W x 4.15 in H x 26.80 in L |
| Shipping Weight | Approximately 4.6 lbs |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| California Prop 65 | WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |