Bilstein 24-010450 B6 4600 Front Shock for 1984-1993 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer XJ

Vehicle Fitment

• 1984-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Base - 2.5L L4 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1984-1986 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Base - 2.8L V6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1985-1987 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Base/Pioneer/Chief/Laredo - 2.1L L4 DIESEL, 2WD/4WD)
• 1985-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Pioneer - 2.5L L4 GAS / 2.8L V6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1985-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Laredo - 2.5L L4 GAS / 2.8L V6 GAS / 4.0L L6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1985-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Chief - 2.5L L4 GAS / 2.8L V6 GAS / 4.0L L6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1987-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Base/Pioneer/Laredo/Chief/Limited/Sport/Country - 4.0L L6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1991-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Sport - 4.0L L6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ, Country - 4.0L L6 GAS, 2WD/4WD)
• 1984-1987 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ, Base/Limited - 2.5L L4 GAS / 2.8L V6 GAS, 4WD)
• 1985 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ, Base/Limited - 2.1L L4 DIESEL, 4WD)
• 1987-1990 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ, Base/Limited - 4.0L L6 GAS, 4WD)

Fitment Notes

• Designed for stock ride height only - not compatible with lifted vehicles; for lifted XJ applications use Bilstein B8 5100 series
• Excludes vehicles equipped with air leveling suspension or Nivomat self-leveling suspension
• Fits both 2WD (RWD) and 4WD configurations of the XJ Cherokee; Wagoneer applications are 4WD only
• The 2.8L V6 engine was phased out after 1986; the 4.0L L6 was introduced for the 1987 model year (Stage II XJ chassis - note firewall and front clip differences from 1984-1986 Stage I models)
• The 2.1L L4 diesel engine was offered only in 1985-1987 model years
• Sold individually - 2 units required for a complete front axle replacement
• Position: Front (fits both left/driver and right/passenger side)

Features

• Bilstein B6 4600 Series - designed as a direct-fit performance upgrade to OE front shocks on stock-height Jeep XJ Cherokee and Wagoneer platforms
• 46mm monotube gas pressure design provides consistent, fade-free damping performance far superior to standard twin-tube alternatives - the same technology used in Bilstein's motorsport applications
• Velocity-sensitive digressive piston automatically and continuously adjusts damping force in response to changing road surfaces, speed, and load conditions
• High-pressure nitrogen gas charge eliminates oil foaming and aeration, maintaining stable, consistent damping force under sustained off-road or heavy-load driving
• Application-specific valve tuning calibrated to the XJ's front solid axle suspension geometry and spring rates for optimal control at stock ride height
• Corrosion-resistant yellow paint finish engineered for durability in off-road environments and wet, salt-exposure conditions
• High power reserves provide meaningfully improved safety margins during emergency maneuvers, towing, and trail use compared to worn OE shocks
• Significant improvement in ride quality, body control, and handling over worn or budget replacement shocks - without raising ride height or altering alignment
• Stem upper mount and bar pin lower mount match OE XJ mounting hardware for a direct bolt-on installation using factory spring and mounting components

Specifications

• Part Number: 24-010450
• Series: Bilstein B6 4600
• Internal Design: 46mm Monotube
• Position: Front (Left or Right)
• Damping: Non-adjustable
• Upper Mount Type: Stem
• Lower Mount Type: Bar Pin
• Boot Included: Yes - Blue Straight
• Spring Seat Included: No
• Reservoir: None
• Finish: Yellow Paint
• Dimensions: 26.8" L x 2.95" W x 2.95" H
• Weight: 4.3 lbs
• Cross-Reference: MX6028, 321515, F4-B46-1045-H1, B46-1045, RS5128, RS7128
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects
• Quantity: Sold individually (1x shock absorber per unit)

Included Components

• 1x Bilstein B6 4600 Front Monotube Shock Absorber (24-010450)
• 1x Blue Straight Dust Boot

Product Description

The Bilstein 24-010450 is a B6 4600 Series front shock absorber engineered as a direct-fit performance upgrade for the 1984-1993 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) and 1984-1990 Jeep Wagoneer (XJ) at stock ride height. The XJ platform - built on a unibody chassis with a front solid axle and coil spring suspension - demands a shock absorber that can handle the conflicting demands of daily on-road comfort and serious off-road capability. Bilstein's 46mm monotube design addresses both: the larger bore and high-pressure nitrogen gas charge deliver fade-free damping across extended trail runs, while the velocity-sensitive digressive piston provides a noticeably more composed and controlled ride on pavement compared to worn or budget twin-tube replacements. This shock covers the full engine range offered across the XJ's production run - the 2.5L L4, 2.8L V6 (1984-1986), 2.1L L4 diesel (1985-1987), and the legendary 4.0L inline-six introduced for 1987 - and fits both 2WD and 4WD configurations of the Cherokee, as well as the 4WD-only Wagoneer.

Unlike twin-tube designs that rely on oil displacement alone and are prone to heat-induced fade under off-road use, the 46mm monotube piston in the 24-010450 operates at a larger effective diameter with a direct separation between gas and oil. This means damping force remains linear and consistent whether the shock has been cycling over a washboard trail for 30 minutes or absorbing a single pothole on a city street. The corrosion-resistant yellow paint finish and included blue dust boot protect the piston shaft and body from the mud, sand, water, and road salt that XJ owners regularly expose their vehicles to. Installation is a direct bolt-on using the OE stem upper mount and bar pin lower mount - factory springs and mounting hardware are reused.

The 24-010450 is specifically tuned for stock ride height XJ applications. Owners running a lift kit should select an appropriate Bilstein B8 5100 series shock sized for their lift height. Two units are required for a full front axle replacement, and the part is sold individually. Backed by Bilstein's limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects, this shock is widely regarded as one of the best stock-height front damper upgrades available for the XJ Cherokee - a vehicle with an outsized off-road reputation that deserves a suspension upgrade to match.