Skyjacker

Black MAX Hydro Shocks

B8541
$79.99
Discount in Cart

In Stock Estimated Delivery in 3-6 Business Days
Skyjacker

Black MAX Hydro Shocks

B8541
$79.99
Discount in Cart

In Stock Estimated Delivery in 3-6 Business Days
Authorized dealer
Free shipping on orders above $175 within the lower 48 United States
Brand new parts with warranty coverage
Free 30-day return and exchange on qualifying orders
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Part Numbers & Details
Package Contains 1 Shock
You'll be getting one shock absorber.
Skyjacker Lifetime Warranty
Manufacturer limited lifetime warranty protects against defects and premature failure.
Factory Hardware for Installation
All necessary washers, bushings, and nuts included. Factory shock mounting bolts are reused for installation.
Specifications
Part NumberLift/LoweredPositionItemQuantityExtended LengthCompressed LengthTravelTop MountBottom MountBoot Included
B8541FactoryRearShock Absorber126.33"15.55"10.78"EYELET/SLEEVEEYELET/SLEEVEYes
Product Details

Skyjacker Black MAX 8500 shock absorber is a foam-cell twin-tube shock absorber, designed to easily mount to your stock height or lifted vehicle. Vehicle-specific mount types make installation easy. The superior build quality of Skyjacker shock absorbers will upgrade your ride quality.

Compatibility List
YearMakeModelDrivePosition
1973ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1972ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1971ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1970ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1969ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1968ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1967ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1972ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1971ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1970ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1969ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1968ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1967ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
2012DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2011DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2010DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2009DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2008DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2007DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2006DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2005DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2004DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2003DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2002DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2001DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2000DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2012DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2011DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2010DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2009DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2008DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2007DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2006DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2005DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2004DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2003DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2002DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2001DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2000DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2005FordExcursion4WDRear
2004FordExcursion4WDRear
2003FordExcursion4WDRear
2002FordExcursion4WDRear
2001FordExcursion4WDRear
2000FordExcursion4WDRear
2018FordF-1504WDRear
2017FordF-1504WDRear
2016FordF-1504WDRear
2015FordF-1504WDRear
2014FordF-1504WDRear
2013FordF-1504WDRear
2012FordF-1504WDRear
2011FordF-1504WDRear
2010FordF-1504WDRear
2009FordF-1504WDRear
2008FordF-1504WDRear
2007FordF-1504WDRear
2006FordF-1504WDRear
2005FordF-1504WDRear
2004FordF-1504WDRear
1998FordF-2504WDRear
1997FordF-2504WDRear
1996FordF-2504WDRear
1995FordF-2504WDRear
1994FordF-2504WDRear
1993FordF-2504WDRear
1992FordF-2504WDRear
1991FordF-2504WDRear
1990FordF-2504WDRear
1989FordF-2504WDRear
1988FordF-2504WDRear
1987FordF-2504WDRear
1997FordF-250 HD4WDRear
2004FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2003FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2002FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2001FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2000FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
1999FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
1997FordF-3504WDRear
1996FordF-3504WDRear
1995FordF-3504WDRear
1994FordF-3504WDRear
1993FordF-3504WDRear
1992FordF-3504WDRear
1991FordF-3504WDRear
1990FordF-3504WDRear
1989FordF-3504WDRear
1988FordF-3504WDRear
1987FordF-3504WDRear
1986FordF-3504WDRear
2004FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2003FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2002FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2001FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2000FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
1999FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2001FordRanger4WDRear
2000FordRanger4WDRear
1999FordRanger4WDRear
1998FordRanger4WDRear
1972GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1971GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1970GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1969GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1968GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1967GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1972GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1971GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1970GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1969GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1968GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1967GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
2008LincolnMark LT4WDRear
2007LincolnMark LT4WDRear
2006LincolnMark LT4WDRear
2012Ram25004WDRear
2011Ram25004WDRear
2010Ram25004WDRear
2009Ram25004WDRear
2008Ram25004WDRear
2007Ram25004WDRear
2006Ram25004WDRear
2005Ram25004WDRear
2004Ram25004WDRear
2003Ram25004WDRear
2002Ram25004WDRear
2001Ram25004WDRear
2000Ram25004WDRear
2012Ram35004WDRear
2011Ram35004WDRear
2010Ram35004WDRear
2009Ram35004WDRear
2008Ram35004WDRear
2007Ram35004WDRear
2006Ram35004WDRear
2005Ram35004WDRear
2004Ram35004WDRear
2003Ram35004WDRear
2002Ram35004WDRear
2001Ram35004WDRear
2000Ram35004WDRear
1984ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1983ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1982ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1981ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1980ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1979ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1978ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1977ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1976ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1975ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1974ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1973ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1972ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1971ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1970ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1969ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1968ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1967ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear

Shock Surplus handles Skyjacker's warranty claims; if you encounter a product defect please submit a warranty claim.

View Skyjacker Warranty Information

For more information: View the Shock Surplus Warranty Policy.

Shipping Info

Free Shipping on most orders to the lower 48 U.S. states. Truck freight items (over 100 lbs) and custom orders require a separate shipping quote.

  • Applies to items like axles, leaf springs, and long-travel kits.
  • No international shipping on freight items — only to U.S.-based freight forwarders.
  • Worldwide shipping available: Canada, Europe, UAE, Australia, and most of Asia.

Contact us for an international shipping quote.

Returns & Exchanges

30-Day Return Policy — Items must be new, unused, uninstalled, and include all original hardware.

  • No restocking fees for exchanges or gift card credit.
  • 10% restocking fee on refunds, returns cost us real money, so the 10% helps keep the lights on.
  • Installed, damaged, or dirty parts cannot be returned.
  • Any returns missing hardware or miscellaneous items, the return will be denied and returned to the buyer at the buyer's expense.

Need help? Use Live Chat or Email Us anytime.

Start a Return or Exchange

Return Shipping Responsibility

CHECKOUT+ Package and Order Protection plan provides prepaid return labels for any returned packages, this fee varies by product.

  • Our mistake (misboxed, wrong item, damaged): We cover the cost of return shipping.
  • Buyer mistake (wrong item ordered, fitment error, changed mind): Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility - unless CHECKOUT+ Package Protection has been purchased.

  • Under 50 lbs: Discounted carrier rate
  • Over 50 lbs: Discounted carrier rate + $25 oversize fee

Refunds

Refunds are issued within 5–7 business days of receiving your return.

  • Funds typically post to your account in 1–3 business days depending on your payment method.
  • There is a 10% restocking fee on all refunds. We don’t get our original shipping, labor, or transaction fees back — so the 10% restocking fee keeps the lights on.
  • You will receive an email once your refund is processed.

International Orders

  • All international orders are final sale.
  • Returns via freight forwarders only accepted if the product hasn’t left the U.S.
  • Import taxes, duties, and other possible import-related fees are the buyer’s responsibility and not included in our shipping charges.
  • We are not responsible for goods once exported outside the U.S.

Product Details

Whether you want to upgrade, add a reservoir, or find something more affordable, contact us with any questions!

Part Numbers & Details

View full product specifications

Close specs
Part Numbers & Details
Package Contains 1 Shock
You'll be getting one shock absorber.
Skyjacker Lifetime Warranty
Manufacturer limited lifetime warranty protects against defects and premature failure.
Factory Hardware for Installation
All necessary washers, bushings, and nuts included. Factory shock mounting bolts are reused for installation.
Specifications
Part NumberLift/LoweredPositionItemQuantityExtended LengthCompressed LengthTravelTop MountBottom MountBoot Included
B8541FactoryRearShock Absorber126.33"15.55"10.78"EYELET/SLEEVEEYELET/SLEEVEYes
Product Details

Skyjacker Black MAX 8500 shock absorber is a foam-cell twin-tube shock absorber, designed to easily mount to your stock height or lifted vehicle. Vehicle-specific mount types make installation easy. The superior build quality of Skyjacker shock absorbers will upgrade your ride quality.

Compatibility List
YearMakeModelDrivePosition
1973ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1972ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1971ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1970ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1969ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1968ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1967ChevroletK10 Pickup4WDRear
1972ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1971ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1970ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1969ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1968ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
1967ChevroletK20 Pickup4WDRear
2012DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2011DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2010DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2009DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2008DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2007DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2006DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2005DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2004DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2003DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2002DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2001DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2000DodgeRam 25004WDRear
2012DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2011DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2010DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2009DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2008DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2007DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2006DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2005DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2004DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2003DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2002DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2001DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2000DodgeRam 35004WDRear
2005FordExcursion4WDRear
2004FordExcursion4WDRear
2003FordExcursion4WDRear
2002FordExcursion4WDRear
2001FordExcursion4WDRear
2000FordExcursion4WDRear
2018FordF-1504WDRear
2017FordF-1504WDRear
2016FordF-1504WDRear
2015FordF-1504WDRear
2014FordF-1504WDRear
2013FordF-1504WDRear
2012FordF-1504WDRear
2011FordF-1504WDRear
2010FordF-1504WDRear
2009FordF-1504WDRear
2008FordF-1504WDRear
2007FordF-1504WDRear
2006FordF-1504WDRear
2005FordF-1504WDRear
2004FordF-1504WDRear
1998FordF-2504WDRear
1997FordF-2504WDRear
1996FordF-2504WDRear
1995FordF-2504WDRear
1994FordF-2504WDRear
1993FordF-2504WDRear
1992FordF-2504WDRear
1991FordF-2504WDRear
1990FordF-2504WDRear
1989FordF-2504WDRear
1988FordF-2504WDRear
1987FordF-2504WDRear
1997FordF-250 HD4WDRear
2004FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2003FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2002FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2001FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
2000FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
1999FordF-250 Super Duty4WDRear
1997FordF-3504WDRear
1996FordF-3504WDRear
1995FordF-3504WDRear
1994FordF-3504WDRear
1993FordF-3504WDRear
1992FordF-3504WDRear
1991FordF-3504WDRear
1990FordF-3504WDRear
1989FordF-3504WDRear
1988FordF-3504WDRear
1987FordF-3504WDRear
1986FordF-3504WDRear
2004FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2003FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2002FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2001FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2000FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
1999FordF-350 Super Duty4WDRear
2001FordRanger4WDRear
2000FordRanger4WDRear
1999FordRanger4WDRear
1998FordRanger4WDRear
1972GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1971GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1970GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1969GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1968GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1967GMCK15/K1500 Pickup4WDRear
1972GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1971GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1970GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1969GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1968GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
1967GMCK25/K2500 Pickup4WDRear
2008LincolnMark LT4WDRear
2007LincolnMark LT4WDRear
2006LincolnMark LT4WDRear
2012Ram25004WDRear
2011Ram25004WDRear
2010Ram25004WDRear
2009Ram25004WDRear
2008Ram25004WDRear
2007Ram25004WDRear
2006Ram25004WDRear
2005Ram25004WDRear
2004Ram25004WDRear
2003Ram25004WDRear
2002Ram25004WDRear
2001Ram25004WDRear
2000Ram25004WDRear
2012Ram35004WDRear
2011Ram35004WDRear
2010Ram35004WDRear
2009Ram35004WDRear
2008Ram35004WDRear
2007Ram35004WDRear
2006Ram35004WDRear
2005Ram35004WDRear
2004Ram35004WDRear
2003Ram35004WDRear
2002Ram35004WDRear
2001Ram35004WDRear
2000Ram35004WDRear
1984ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1983ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1982ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1981ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1980ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1979ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1978ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1977ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1976ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1975ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1974ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1973ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1972ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1971ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1970ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1969ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1968ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
1967ToyotaLand Cruiser4WDRear
Warranty

View warranty coverage

Close specs

Shock Surplus handles Skyjacker's warranty claims; if you encounter a product defect please submit a warranty claim.

View Skyjacker Warranty Information

For more information: View the Shock Surplus Warranty Policy.

Shipping & Returns

Free shipping within the lower 48 United States

Close specs

Shipping Info

Free Shipping on most orders to the lower 48 U.S. states. Truck freight items (over 100 lbs) and custom orders require a separate shipping quote.

  • Applies to items like axles, leaf springs, and long-travel kits.
  • No international shipping on freight items — only to U.S.-based freight forwarders.
  • Worldwide shipping available: Canada, Europe, UAE, Australia, and most of Asia.

Contact us for an international shipping quote.

Returns & Exchanges

30-Day Return Policy — Items must be new, unused, uninstalled, and include all original hardware.

  • No restocking fees for exchanges or gift card credit.
  • 10% restocking fee on refunds, returns cost us real money, so the 10% helps keep the lights on.
  • Installed, damaged, or dirty parts cannot be returned.
  • Any returns missing hardware or miscellaneous items, the return will be denied and returned to the buyer at the buyer's expense.

Need help? Use Live Chat or Email Us anytime.

Start a Return or Exchange

Return Shipping Responsibility

CHECKOUT+ Package and Order Protection plan provides prepaid return labels for any returned packages, this fee varies by product.

  • Our mistake (misboxed, wrong item, damaged): We cover the cost of return shipping.
  • Buyer mistake (wrong item ordered, fitment error, changed mind): Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility - unless CHECKOUT+ Package Protection has been purchased.

  • Under 50 lbs: Discounted carrier rate
  • Over 50 lbs: Discounted carrier rate + $25 oversize fee

Refunds

Refunds are issued within 5–7 business days of receiving your return.

  • Funds typically post to your account in 1–3 business days depending on your payment method.
  • There is a 10% restocking fee on all refunds. We don’t get our original shipping, labor, or transaction fees back — so the 10% restocking fee keeps the lights on.
  • You will receive an email once your refund is processed.

International Orders

  • All international orders are final sale.
  • Returns via freight forwarders only accepted if the product hasn’t left the U.S.
  • Import taxes, duties, and other possible import-related fees are the buyer’s responsibility and not included in our shipping charges.
  • We are not responsible for goods once exported outside the U.S.

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