Bilstein B8 Rear Shock Absorber for Porsche 996 (1999–2005)

This rear Bilstein B8 shock absorber is a direct-fit replacement for Porsche 911/996 applications listed in the fitment table below. With over 60 Years of OEM Experience and more than 50 Years of Racing History, Bilstein Shock Absorbers Lead the Way in Performance and Durability.

It uses a gas-pressure design with application-specific valving and is intended as valved for sport suspension and commonly paired with lowering springs (verify option notes in the fitment table).

Technical Details

• Manufacturer part number: 24-029940
• Series: B8
• Mounting position: Rear
• Notes: Optimized for sport suspension / lowering springs.
• Chassis coverage: Porsche 911/996 (1999–2005)

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm year/submodel and to catch option notes (PASM/electronic damping, sport suspension, AWD vs. RWD, etc.). If you’re on the fence about left vs. right, send us your VIN and we’ll point you the right way.

We’ve been doing Porsche suspension and chassis work for over 20 years, and we still treat fitment questions like they matter—because they do.

Year	Make	Model	Submodel	Notes
1999	Porsche	911
2000	Porsche	911
2004	Porsche	911	40th Anniversary Edition
2001	Porsche	911	Carrera
2002	Porsche	911	Carrera
2003	Porsche	911	Carrera
2004	Porsche	911	Carrera
2005	Porsche	911	Carrera
2001	Porsche	911	Carrera 4
2002	Porsche	911	Carrera 4
2003	Porsche	911	Carrera 4
2004	Porsche	911	Carrera 4
2002	Porsche	911	Carrera 4S
2003	Porsche	911	Carrera 4S
2004	Porsche	911	Carrera 4S
2005	Porsche	911	Carrera 4S
2002	Porsche	911	Targa
2001	Porsche	911	Turbo
2002	Porsche	911	Turbo
2003	Porsche	911	Turbo
2004	Porsche	911	Turbo
2005	Porsche	911	Turbo
2005	Porsche	911	Turbo S