The Bilstein B6 rear shock (part number 24-029766) is a monotube, gas-pressure damper from the brand's B6 Performance series, listed for the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition. It is built to work with the car's original rear spring, so you get firmer, more controlled damping without the cost of a full coilover conversion. Worn factory units let the rear end bounce and squat under hard throttle, and a gas-charged monotube is meant to keep the tire planted through rough pavement and quick direction changes. For a stock-height Corvette used for spirited street or track-day driving, this is a practical middle ground between tired originals and coilovers.
Fitment is the first thing to verify. The product name points to the 2003 50th Anniversary Edition, but part listings for this number span a much wider range of Corvettes, and the manufacturer's B6 listing shows C6 applications with a note for cars without electronic suspension control. Search terms buyers use include "2003 Corvette 50th Anniversary rear shock," "B6 monotube gas shock Corvette," "Bilstein 24-029766 rear damper," and "Corvette rear shock upgrade without springs." Confirm your exact year, body, and suspension setup with the manufacturer or by VIN before ordering.
The manufacturer's B6 description states the damper is designed to be paired with the factory spring, so new springs are not required.
Listings for this part number cover several Corvette years and generations, and the manufacturer's B6 listing shows C6 models with a note for cars without electronic suspension control. The 2003 50th Anniversary Edition is the named application. Confirm your year, body style, and suspension setup with the manufacturer, using your VIN, before buying.
