Skyjacker BlackMAX Shock Absorber – B8581

Skyjacker B8581 front Black MAX shock with black boot
Direct fit for listed 1988–2000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac models
Extended length 19.07 in., collapsed length 12.07 in.
Black boot included

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Description

Overview

The Skyjacker B8581 is a front Black MAX shock absorber with a black boot, a direct-fit replacement for Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac models from 1988 to 2000 listed in the fitment section below. Its extended length is 19.07 in. and its collapsed length is 12.07 in.

The product details describe it as a front-position unit, so compare the position with the wheel the shock replaces before fitting.

Key features

Front-position replacement shock
Direct fit for listed 1988–2000 models
Black boot included
Extended length 19.07 in., collapsed length 12.07 in.

Specifications

Brand	Skyjacker
Part number	B8581
UPC	803696238920
Shock series	Black MAX Shock Absorber
Position	Front
Fitment type	Direct fit
Extended length	19.07 in.
Collapsed length	12.07 in.
Boot	Black boot included

Vehicle fitment

Skyjacker lists this shock for Chevrolet K1500, K2500 and K3500 pickups from 1988 to 1998, Blazers, Tahoes, Suburbans and V-series trucks, GMC K-series trucks and Yukons from 1988 to 2000, and the 1999–2000 Cadillac Escalade (Base).

Years after 2000 are not on the list, and Ford models are not named. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.

What’s included

Front shock: one unit, with the black boot listed in the product details.

Not included: nothing beyond the shock is listed in the product details.

SKU: SKYB8581 Category: Shock Absorbers

Specification

Shipping weight	5.20 lbs
Package dimensions	24.00 × 3.00 × 3.00 in
brands	Skyjacker

Fitment

Vehicle	Years	Trims
Cadillac Escalade	1999–2000	Base
Chevrolet Blazer	1992–1994	Base, Cheyenne, Silverado, Silverado Sport
Chevrolet K1500	1988–1998	Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, Sport, WT
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban	1992–1998	Base, LS, LT, Silverado
Chevrolet K2500	1988–1998	Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado, WT
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban	1992–1998	Base, LS, LT, Silverado
Chevrolet K3500	1988–1998	Base, Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado
Chevrolet Tahoe	1995–1999	Base, LS, LT
Chevrolet V30	1988	Cheyenne, Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, Silverado
Chevrolet V3500	1989–1991	Cheyenne, Scottsdale, Silverado
GMC C3500	1998	Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT
GMC K1500	1989–1998	Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLS, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX, Sierra Special, Sierra Sport
GMC K1500 Suburban	1992–1998	Base, SLE, SLT
GMC K2500	1988–2000	Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX
GMC K2500 Suburban	1992–1998	Base, SLE, SLT
GMC K3500	1988–1998	Sierra, Sierra SL, Sierra SLE, Sierra SLT, Sierra SLX
GMC V3500	1988–1991	Base, High Sierra, SLE, Sierra Classic
GMC Yukon	1992–1998	Base, GT, SL, SLE, SLT, Sport

Use “Select your vehicle” at the top of the page to check this part against your vehicle.

Questions & Answers

Does the B8581 fit a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Yes. Skyjacker lists the B8581 for the 1995 to 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, including Base, LS and LT trims. Confirm your year, model and trim before ordering.

Is the B8581 a front or rear shock?

It is a front shock. The product details say Position: Front, and they list an extended length of 19.07 in. and a collapsed length of 12.07 in.

Does the B8581 come with a black boot?

Yes. The product details describe this Black MAX shock from Skyjacker, part number B8581, as supplied with a black boot and as a direct-fit replacement.

Does the B8581 cover trucks after 2000?

The fitment list runs from 1988 to 2000, so model years after 2000 are not covered. Confirm your vehicle's year before ordering.