Bilstein Suspension Shock Absorber Front Monotube B8 for 1996-2004 Toyota Tacoma

The Bilstein B8 5100 Ride Height Adjustable front monotube shock is the cleanest way to lift and level a 1996–2004 Toyota Tacoma — including SR5, Pre Runner, and Limited trims — without swapping springs. Multiple snap-ring grooves in the coilover-style body let you dial in 0–2 inches of front lift using your OE springs, so leveling is a bolt-on job rather than a full suspension overhaul.

The internals are what set this apart from standard twin-tube units. Bilstein's 46mm digressive piston runs a self-adjusting deflective disc valve that reads road input continuously and adapts damping force accordingly — firmer when it needs to be, compliant when it doesn't. The monotube design runs cooler and more consistently than a twin-tube under repeated hits.

Specs worth noting: 13.86-inch collapsed length, 18.66-inch extended length, 4.8-inch stroke travel, 14mm shaft diameter, zinc-plated body finish, stem upper mount, and 14.2mm eye lower mount. A black straight boot is included. No external reservoir.

We like this shock because it delivers measurable lift and handling improvement in a single part. It's not a budget unit — it's Bilstein engineering with a limited lifetime warranty backing it. Part number 24-249928.