Direct-fit OE upgrade front shock for 2002–2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with 4WD at stock height. Standard chassis only — excludes air leveling / Nivomat suspension. 46mm monotube nitrogen gas design. Stem upper / eye lower mount. Made in the USA.
The Bilstein 24-069281 B6 4600 Series Front Shock Absorber is a direct-fit OE upgrade for the third-generation Dodge Ram 1500 with 4WD — covering the 2002 through 2005 model years. These are trucks built to work: towing, hauling, off-road duty, and high-mileage highway use — and the 4600 series is precisely application-tuned to restore and improve the front suspension performance that made these trucks capable when they were new.
At stock ride height, this shock replaces the vague, floaty front-end feel of worn factory shocks with real front-end control — improved steering precision, reduced front-end dive under braking, better stability during lane changes, and a more composed, confident ride on any road surface.
Application-tuned for the 2002–2005 Ram 1500 4WD front suspension — not the 2WD variant which uses a different part
Fade-free front damping under truck loads — consistent performance whether empty or loaded for a tow
Precision 4600 valving for both daily driving composure and off-road capability on the Ram 1500 platform
Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA. Backed by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty
4WD Only: This shock is for 4WD Ram 1500 models only. The 2WD Ram 1500 uses a different front shock. Verify your drivetrain before ordering. Excludes Air Leveling / Nivomat: Not compatible with Ram 1500 models equipped with factory air leveling or Nivomat self-leveling front suspension. Verify your truck's suspension configuration before ordering.
Hardware Note: Includes lower spring mount only. Your original factory rubber bushings and steel washers from the old shock must be saved and reused during installation — do not discard them before removal. Sold Individually: One shock absorber per package. Order qty 2 for a complete front axle replacement. Stock Height Only: The B6 4600 Series is for stock-height applications only. Generation Specific: Fits the third-generation Ram 1500 (2002–2005) only. For other Ram 1500 generations, different part numbers apply.
In The Box (Qty: 1 Shock Absorber): • Bilstein 24-069281 Front Shock Absorber • Blue Protective Boot • Lower Spring Mount Hardware NOT Included / Reuse from Old Shock: • Upper rubber bushings (reuse OEM) • Steel washers (reuse OEM) • Second shock (sold individually — order qty 2 for a complete front pair)
24-025508 — Rear B6 4600 shock for 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 (pairs with this front shock) 24-069274 — Front B6 4600 shock for 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Replacing front and rear shocks together delivers the most balanced improvement in ride quality and handling on the Ram 1500 platform.
Bilstein Official Product Page Bilstein Technical Support: Website: www.bilstein.com Warranty: Limited Lifetime for original purchaser — B6 4600 series gas pressure shocks. Proof of purchase required. See full terms at Bilstein's website.
The 24-069281 fits the following vehicle at stock ride height with 4WD drivetrain and standard chassis. Excludes models with factory air leveling or Nivomat suspension. Sold individually — order two for a complete front replacement.
⚠️ Fitment cross-referenced across Amazon, Jack-It, ShockWarehouse, Shock Surplus, and AmericanTrucks. This shock is for 4WD only — 2WD Ram 1500 front requires a different part number. Always verify your drivetrain and suspension configuration before ordering.