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🧾 Overview
The Bilstein B8 5160 Rear Suspension Shock Absorber is a direct-fit remote reservoir shock designed for lifted Ford Super Duty trucks that require improved cooling, durability, and control. Built around Bilstein’s monotube gas-pressure design, the B8 5160 delivers consistent, fade-free performance in demanding off-road and heavy-load conditions.
A remote reservoir increases oil capacity and wheel travel compared to traditional shocks, while velocity-sensitive digressive valving is tuned specifically for each application to maintain comfort on pavement and control off-road. The 360-degree swivel banjo hose fitting and billet reservoir mount provide a clean, low-profile installation.
✔ Direct-fit remote reservoir design
✔ Fade-free monotube performance
✔ Improved cooling and wheel travel
✔ Tuned specifically for Super Duty rear suspension
🛠 Installation
- Direct bolt-on replacement for factory rear shocks
- Uses OEM mounting locations
- Remote reservoir mounts using supplied billet bracket
- 360° swivel banjo hose allows flexible routing
- No cutting or fabrication required
- Professional installation recommended
📌 Specs
- Position: Rear
- Series: Bilstein B8 5160
- Shock Type: Monotube gas-pressure shock with remote reservoir
- Valving: Velocity-sensitive digressive valving (application specific)
- Reservoir: Remote, with billet mounting bracket
- Hose Fitting: 360-degree swivel banjo
- Performance: Increased cooling capacity and wheel travel
- Use: Lifted trucks and off-road applications
📐 Lift Compatibility
- Fits vehicles with 0–2″ rear lift
⚠️ Fitment Notes
- 2005–2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
- 2005–2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty
- Rear shock only
- Designed for 0–2″ rear lift
- Front shocks sold separately