Mercedes Sprinter Rear Shock Absorber – Bilstein B4 OE Replacement | Sprinter 3500 | #9063261300 (2010–2018)

DESCRIPTION:

Worn rear shocks on a loaded Sprinter 3500 mean excessive body bounce, reduced braking stability, and accelerated wear on rear suspension components. On a van that regularly operates at or near gross vehicle weight, rear damping performance isn't just about ride comfort — it directly affects handling and safety under load. This is the Bilstein B4 OE Replacement rear shock for the standard-suspension NCV3 Sprinter 3500, engineered to restore factory damping performance with the added benefit of Bilstein's world-class build quality.

What This Part Does

The rear shock absorber controls suspension compression and rebound at the rear axle, keeping the tires in contact with the road surface and the rear of the van stable under load. On a 3500-series Sprinter carrying payload, worn shocks allow the rear suspension to bounce and wallow — increasing stopping distances, reducing steering stability, and causing uneven rear tire wear. Bilstein's B4 series is specifically valve-tuned to restore OE ride characteristics with consistent damping performance across the full load range.

B4 OE Replacement — What That Means

The Bilstein B4 is not a performance upgrade — it's an OE-equivalent replacement engineered to match factory ride quality and damping specs exactly. It's the right choice when you want factory performance restored with Bilstein's manufacturing quality and backed by Bilstein's lifetime warranty to the original purchaser.

Common Symptoms of Worn Rear Shocks

• Excessive bouncing or wallowing over bumps, especially when loaded
• Rear end sway or instability during lane changes
• Increased stopping distance
• Cupping or scalloping on rear tires
• Rear suspension bottoming out under normal payload

Configuration Specific — Important

This shock fits Sprinter 3500 models with standard duty suspension only — without the heavy duty rear suspension option. Always verify your suspension configuration and VIN before ordering.

Fitment

• 2010–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – RWD, Standard Duty Suspension
• 2007–2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 – Standard Duty Suspension

Fits left or right rear position. Two required per vehicle. Always verify your suspension configuration and VIN before ordering. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.

Part Numbers

• Mercedes OEM Reference: 9063261300 / A9063261300 / 906-326-13-00
• Bilstein: 19-169163 (B4 OE Replacement)
• Cross Reference: 9063261200, 68013629AA