Suspension Shock Absorber Front Monotube Toyota Tacoma 2004-1996 B6 4600 Bilstein

The Bilstein B6 4600 front shock absorber (PN 24-184991) is a direct-fit monotube upgrade for the 1996–2004 Toyota Tacoma, including the 1998–2000 SR5. This is what we recommend when a Tacoma owner wants a meaningful improvement over OE without lifting the truck.

The monotube design runs a single pressure tube, which means more consistent damping and no fade as temperatures climb. The digressive piston is velocity-sensitive — it reacts differently to sharp impacts versus gradual body roll, so the shock adapts to what the road is actually throwing at it rather than applying the same force across all inputs.

Key specs: collapsed length is 9.09 in. (231 mm), extended length is 13.98 in. (355 mm). Upper mount is stem-style, lower is bar pin — both matching OE mounting points on these Tacomas. Ships with a blue straight boot included. Non-adjustable, which keeps setup simple. Finished in Bilstein's signature yellow paint.

Each B6 4600 is tuned per application, not a generic unit adapted to fit. It carries a limited lifetime warranty and replaces OE part numbers including 48510-09280, 48510-39436, and 48510-80012, among others. If your front shocks are worn and you want a direct swap that outperforms stock, this is the unit we point Tacoma owners toward.