Overview
The Bilstein 5100 Series Steering Damper, part number 24-164870, is a single steering stabilizer for late model trucks and Jeeps. It connects into the steering linkage to dampen vibration and control steering movement. It is a stabilizer-only unit with a zinc plated finish and a 46mm smooth body.
The 5100 Series uses a gas pressure monotube design that eliminates cavitation and foaming. Compare the body size in the table below with your existing damper before ordering.
Key features
- Gas pressure monotube design that Bilstein says eliminates cavitation and foaming
- Digressive valving for precise steering damping
- Helps cut steering component vibration and wear.
- Triple C process zinc finish for corrosion resistance
- Designed for straightforward installation.
Signs a steering damper is worn
A worn steering damper usually shows up as steering that feels looser than before, a faint knock when turning at low speed, or wheel wander on uneven pavement. Oil residue on the shaft or along the body is another sign that the seal has started to leak. Because the damper is part of the steering system, any sign of wear is worth checking before it becomes a steering problem.
Diagnosis works best when the whole linkage is inspected together. Tie rod ends, drag links and track bar bushings all affect how much load reaches the damper. Check for play by hand at each joint with the vehicle safely supported, then replace worn parts in the same service so the new damper is not carrying extra load. Torque all fasteners to specification after the work is complete.
- Look for oil on the shaft or body
- Check tie rod ends and track bar bushings
- Recheck fasteners after the first drive
Specifications
| Brand | Bilstein |
|---|---|
| Part number | 24-164870 |
| UPC | 651860643564 |
| Series | 5100 Series |
| Type | Stabilizer only |
| Fitment | Direct fit |
| Single / dual | Single |
| Collapsed length | 15.12 in. |
| Extended length | 23.54 in. |
| Travel length | 8.42 in. |
| Lower mount | Eye 12.7mm |
| Upper mount | Cantilever |
| Shaft diameter | 11mm |
| Body design | 46mm ID smooth body |
| Reservoir | No |
| Finish | Zinc plated |
Vehicle fitment
No year, model or chassis is confirmed for this part. Late model trucks and Jeeps are the intended application, so check your steering setup against the specifications.
Late model trucks and Jeeps span several generations, and no generation is confirmed here, so confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Brackets and the shock boot are not included, so mounting hardware and a boot must come from another source. The cantilever upper mount and eye lower mount must match the steering linkage on your vehicle. Steering components carry load, so have the stabilizer installed and checked by a qualified technician.
What’s included
The steering stabilizer damper only.
Not included: Shock boot and brackets.
