Bilstein 4600 rear shock question

[Ramlink]

I have a 22 Ram 3500 SRW HO diesel long bed stock leafs buts I added Firestone air bags. Ordered 4600 shocks to replace OEM and there are 2 options for rear. Leaf or factory air suspension. Which one should I have ordered?

I ordered the air suspension option thinking maybe they had more travel? But they are roughly 1” shorter than OEM. I installed them anyway but have not had a chance to road test much. Around the block felt fine. Does anyone know the overall length of the “factory leaf” bolstering shock?
Thanks for any input.

Bilstein PNs
24-302302 (factory air)
24-302296 (factory leaf)

 

[gimmie11s]

On the 3500's, both trucks use leaf springs. However, the OEM air-assisted trucks sit about 1" lower than the non-air assisted.

You should have bought the "factory leaf".

 

[Ramlink]

Dang… Thank you.
Any ideas on the down sides of leaving them in there? Premature failure or poor performance?

 

[gimmie11s]

Dang… Thank you.
Any ideas on the down sides of leaving them in there? Premature failure or poor performance?

Youre probably just down an inch or two in travel. If you don't offroad the truck you will probably never notice.

I wouldn't lose sleep over it TBH.

 

[Poolmonkey]

Unless you hang or completely stuff a wheel, no problem…maybe not anyway

 

[Vin1658]

I have a 2022 srw ho granite crystal with 3" lift kit and 5100 bilsteins . I contacted bilstien ,they were very helpful with info . A huge difference in handling & riding

 

[AH64ID]

Odds are good that it won’t be an issue, but it may not hurt to contact Bilstien.

In addition to the length differences there may also be some valving differences, but probably not enough to notice.

 

[Ramlink]

Appreciate the input. I ordered the correct ones, gonna ask Bilstein what the difference is anyway just to find out how quickly I should be changing them. Anyone in need of shocks for the factory air bags??
Thanks!