{"product_id":"bilstein-5100-front-shocks-ram-2500-3500-2014-2026","title":"Bilstein 5100 Front Shocks | Ram 2500 \/ Ram 3500 (2014–2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBilstein 5100 Series (Part #24-268639)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the top front shock choices for Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 owners running a lift kit, towing heavy, or taking it off-road. Engineered as a direct-fit replacement for 2014–2026 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, the 5100 delivers Bilstein's proven monotube performance — tuned specifically for lifted trucks and the altered suspension geometry that comes with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available for stock-height applications — the 5100 isn't just for lifted builds. 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