Bilstein 24-184571 B8 Performance Plus Rear Shock 1963-1982 Chevy Corvette C2 C3

Vehicle Fitment

• 1963-1967 Chevrolet Corvette C2 (Sting Ray - Coupe and Convertible, All Engines, without ESC)
• 1968-1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3 (Stingray / Corvette - Coupe and Convertible, All Engines, without ESC)

Fitment Notes

• Fits rear axle - Driver or Passenger Side (sold as a single unit; 2 required per vehicle).
• Does NOT fit vehicles equipped with Electronic Shock Control (ESC / active suspension).
• Designed for use with aftermarket lowering springs, composite rear leaf springs, or larger sway bars - shorter travel than B6 to suit modified suspension geometry.
• For C3 Corvettes running a composite (mono-leaf) rear spring, the B8 is widely recommended by the Corvette community as a better match than the B6 due to its firmer valving controlling the spring's natural bounce characteristics.
• Replaces old Bilstein part numbers: B46-0232 / F4-B46-0232-H1.

Features

• Bilstein B8 Performance Plus - purpose-built for performance-modified suspensions with shortened design and firmer valving.
• 46mm monotube gas-pressure design delivers consistent, fade-free damping with seamless heat dissipation.
• Application-specific valving tuned for C2/C3 rear suspension geometry with modified or composite spring setups.
• Well-suited for use with stiffer anti-sway bars, lowering springs, and other performance suspension upgrades.
• T-bar lower mount design matches original C2/C3 rear shock mounting points - no modifications required.
• Manufactured in Germany to thyssenkrupp Bilstein quality standards.
• Backed by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

Specifications

• Series: Bilstein B8 Performance Plus
• Internal Design: 46mm Monotube Gas-Pressure
• Position: Rear (Driver or Passenger Side)
• Overall Length: ~22.24 in (565mm)
• Weight: ~2.87 lbs (1.3 kg)
• Application: For use with lowering springs, composite rear springs, or larger anti-sway bars; without ESC
• Old Bilstein Part Number: B46-0232 / F4-B46-0232-H1
• Quantity per Vehicle: 2

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B8 Performance Plus Rear Shock Absorber (24-184571)

Product Description

The Bilstein 24-184571 is a B8 Performance Plus rear shock absorber engineered for the 1963-1982 Chevrolet Corvette C2 and C3. With its shortened travel design and 46mm monotube gas-pressure construction, this shock is purpose-built for C2/C3 Corvettes running aftermarket lowering springs, composite mono-leaf rear springs, or upgraded anti-sway bars - setups where the factory B6-equivalent shocks can feel too soft or vague in rebound control.

The B8 is particularly popular among C3 owners who have switched to a composite rear leaf spring, where its firmer valving provides the extra body control that the single-leaf setup's lighter weight demands. This shock is sold as a single unit - two are required for a complete rear shock replacement. For C2/C3 Corvettes with stock steel multi-leaf springs at standard ride height, the B6 rear shock (24-184649) may be a better match. This part does not fit vehicles equipped with Electronic Shock Control (ESC).