Upgrade F-Body Front Damping Without Changing the Factory Spring
Bilstein 24-024068 is a B6 Performance front shock for compatible 1993-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird applications. It uses a high-pressure monotube design and application-specific valving as a performance upgrade for the original spring arrangement.
Key Features
- B6 Performance valving developed for the fourth-generation F-body platform
- Front driver- or passenger-side application
- Gas-pressure monotube construction for consistent damping
- Bar-pin lower mount and stem upper mount
- Reuses the original-equipment spring seat
- Bilstein 24-024068 is sold individually; front shocks should be replaced as a matched pair
- Use the exact 24-024068 configuration; related Bilstein part numbers can have different dimensions, sides, or fitment
Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Application Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-2002 | Chevrolet | Camaro | Front; verify suspension configuration |
| 1993-2002 | Pontiac | Firebird | Front; verify suspension configuration |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 24-024068 |
| Series | B6 Performance |
| Position | Front |
| Collapsed length | 14.94 in. / 379.5 mm |
| Extended length | 18.60 in. / 472.5 mm |
| Upper mount | Stem |
| Lower mount | Bar pin |
| Internal design | Monotube |
| Finish | Yellow paint |
| Spring seat | Reuse OEM |
| UPC | 651860604527 |
| Warranty | Bilstein limited lifetime warranty |
What's Included
- One front B6 Performance shock absorber
About Bilstein
Bilstein develops OE and aftermarket monotube suspension systems using application-specific testing, gas-pressure technology, and controlled manufacturing standards. 24-024068 is engineered around the application and dimensions listed above.
Related Parts
- No internal recommendation is linked because a compatible companion part must be verified for the exact vehicle, suspension option, side, and ride height before purchase.
FAQ
What is the 24-024068?It is the Bilstein B6 Performance shock absorbers described on this page, supplied in the verified configuration and quantity shown above.
Is this sold as a pair or individually?One front B6 Performance shock absorber. The included-components section controls the package quantity.
Is the damping adjustable?Use only the adjustment capability explicitly listed in the specifications.
Will this fit every trim of the listed vehicle?No. Confirm the year, model, suspension option, drivetrain, engine, ride height, and position notes before ordering.
Does installation require an alignment?An alignment is recommended whenever suspension geometry or ride height is changed, and after strut or spring service when specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Can factory hardware be reused?Reuse hardware only when the Bilstein and vehicle service instructions allow it and the hardware passes inspection. Replace one-time-use or damaged fasteners.
What warranty applies?Bilstein limited lifetime warranty
What should be checked before installation?Compare the part number, side, mount style, suspension option, ride height, and included components with the vehicle and current Bilstein application data.
Installation Instructions
- Confirm the vehicle, suspension option, ride height, side, and mount configuration before installing Bilstein 24-024068.
- Support the vehicle safely and follow the factory service procedure for spring or damper removal.
- Inspect mounts, bushings, fasteners, and adjacent suspension components; replace worn or one-time-use hardware as required.
- Install the component in the specified orientation and route any reservoir hose away from heat, abrasion, and moving parts.
- Torque all fasteners at the suspension position specified by the vehicle and Bilstein instructions.
- Set the vehicle on the ground, verify clearance and ride height, road-test carefully, and perform an alignment when required.
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