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Skyjacker Black Max Shock Absorber 1961-1980 Dodge W200 Pickup

SKU: SKYB8538

Shocks and Struts

SKY Black Max Shock Absorber...

Skyjacker Black Max Shock Absorber 1961-1980 Dodge W200 Pickup

SKU: SKYB8538

Shocks and Struts

SKY Black Max Shock Absorber...

A$230.59
IN STOCK! Est Ship 3-5 days. This item is IN STOCK at one of our warehouses or distribution centres, the ETA is the approximate time required to prepare your order for dispatch.
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Description

Black MAX twin tube shock absorbers have increased fluid capacity and utilize foam-cell technology. When the shock is working hard and gets hot, the foam-cell insert compresses to compensate for oil expansion which maintains consistent MAX performance throughout the operating temperature range of the shock. The foam-cell design also eliminates air inside the shock which allows for mounting in any direction. Arc-welded end mounts and select specific valving give this shock absorber MAX value.

Product Overview

Black MAX twin tube shock absorbers have increased fluid capacity and utilize foam-cell technology. When the shock is working hard and gets hot, the foam-cell insert compresses to compensate for oil expansion which maintains consistent MAX performance throughout the operating temperature range of the shock. The foam-cell design also eliminates air inside the shock which allows for mounting in any direction. Arc-welded end mounts and select specific valving give this shock absorber MAX value.


Features and Benefits

  • Advanced Foam-Cell Technology
  • Vehicle Specific Multi-Stage Valving
  • Increased Fluid Capacity for MAX Heat Dissipation
  • 360 Degree Arc Welded End Mounts
  • 180 Degree Directional Mounting
  • Twin Tube Construction
  • Chrome Plated Shaft
  • Sintered Iron Piston
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

Product Details

Collapsed Length:17.320 in.
Description:BLACK MAX SHOCK ABSORBER
Extended Length:29.830 in.
Part Number:skyB8538
Shock Stroke:12.510 in.
WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message:California Residents- WARNING: Cancer and-or other Reproductive Harm. (For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov)
WARNING CA Proposition 65:Yes

Kit Options

This item is available as a full kit.
Select a kit option in the following table if you are looking for this item in a bundle form with all associated components.

Kit option/s:

Thumb SKU Kit Title
skyD100CDK-B Skyjacker 1" CUMMINS DIESEL W/ADDLEAF (1x skyR1120, 2x skyD100CS, 1x skyD240CDA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8547)
skyD100CDKS-B Skyjacker 1" CUMMINS DIESEL SYS W/4"R (2x skyDR40S, 2x skyD100CS, 1x skyD240CDS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8547)
skyD192CDKS-B Skyjacker 1" CUMMINS DIESEL SYS W/6"R (2x skyDR60S, 2x skyD100CS, 1x skyD240CDS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8547)
skyD200AK-B Skyjacker 2-2.5" 61-74 DODGE SOFTRIDE (2x skyD200S, 1x skyD240A, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200BAK-B Skyjacker 2.5" 74.5-93 DODGE W/REAR A (1x skyR1120, 2x skyD200S, 1x skyD240BA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200BK-B Skyjacker 2-2.5" 74.5-93 DODGE SYSTEM (2x skyD200S, 1x skyD240B, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200BKS-B Skyjacker 2-2.5" 74.5-93 DGE SYSTEM (2x skyDR40S, 2x skyD200S, 1x skyD240BS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200CAK-B Skyjacker 1.5-2" 74.5-93 DGE 1T W/ALF (2x skyD200S, 1x skyD240CDA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200CDAK-B Skyjacker 2.5" CUMMINS DIESEL W/ADDAL (1x skyR225, 2x skyD200CS, 1x skyD240CDA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200CDK-B Skyjacker 2.5" CUMMINS DIESEL MODELS (2x skyD200CS, 1x skyD240CD, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200CDKS-B Skyjacker 2.5" CUMMINS DSL SYS W/4"R (2x skyDR40S, 2x skyD200CS, 1x skyD240CDS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD200CK-B Skyjacker 1.5-2" 74.5-93 DODGE 1 TON (2x skyD200S, 1x skyD240CD, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD292CDKS-B Skyjacker 2.5" CUMMINS DSL SYS W/6"R (2x skyDR60S, 2x skyD200CS, 1x skyD240CDS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8527)
skyD400AK-B Skyjacker 4" SOFT 61-74 DGE 1/2,3/4 T (2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240A, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400BAK-B Skyjacker 4" SOFT 74.5-93 DGE FULL SZ (1x skyR1120, 2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240BA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400BK-B Skyjacker 4" SOFT 74.5-93 DGE FULL SZ (2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240B, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400BKS-B Skyjacker 4"SOFT 74.593 DGE W/REAR S (2x skyDR60S, 2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240BS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400BRK-B Skyjacker 4" SR 74.5-93 DGE RAMCH/TRL (2x skyD400S, 1x skyD400BR, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400CAK-B Skyjacker 3/4" 74.5-93 DGE 1T W/ADDLF (1x skyR225, 2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240CDA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400CDAK-B Skyjacker 4" CUMMINS DSL W/REAR ADDAL (1x skyR225, 2x skyD400CS, 1x skyD240CDA, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400CDK-B Skyjacker 4" CUMMINS DIESEL MODELS (2x skyD400CS, 1x skyD240CD, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400CK-B Skyjacker 3-4" 74.5-93 DODGE 1 TON (2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240CD, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD400CKS-B Skyjacker 3/1" SYS 74.5-93 DGE 1 TON (2x skyDR60S, 2x skyD400S, 1x skyD240CS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD492CDKS-B Skyjacker 1992 Dodge W250 Pickup 4WD Diesel 4in. Suspension Lift System q/ Black MAX Shocks (2x skyDR60S, 2x skyD400CS, 1x skyD492CDS, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8517)
skyD702K-DX-B Skyjacker 7"94-01DGE KIT,V8 GAS,DBLFX (1x skyD70, 1x skyD702, 1x skyD7075-DX, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8560, 2x skyB8578)
skyD702KS-DX-B Skyjacker 7in. Suspension Lift System with Black MAX Shocks (1x skyD70, 2x skyDR56S, 1x skyD702S, 1x skyD7075-DX, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8560, 2x skyB8578)
skyD752K-DX-B Skyjacker 7"94-01DGE KT,V10/CUM,DBLFX (1x skyD75, 1x skyD752, 1x skyD7075-DX, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8560, 2x skyB8578)
skyD752KS-DX-B Skyjacker 7"94-01DG SYS,V10/CUM,DBLFX (1x skyD75, 2x skyDR76S, 1x skyD7075-DX, 1x skyD752S, 2x skyB8538, 2x skyB8560, 2x skyB8578)

Part Type

Shocks and Struts

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-16 14:06:28

Features

  • 180 Degree Directional Mounting
  • 360 Degree Arc Welded End Mounts
  • Advanced Foam-Cell Technology
  • Chrome Plated Shaft
  • Increased Fluid Capacity for MAX Heat Dissipation
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • Sintered Iron Piston
  • Twin Tube Construction
  • Vehicle Specific Multi-Stage Valving

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand
Skyjacker Suspensions
Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number
B8538
Product Attributes - Part Type
Shocks and Struts
Product Attributes - Product Line
Skyjacker Black MAX Shocks
Product Attributes - UPC
803696238609
Product Attributes - Ride Height
Stock/Lifted
Product Attributes - Ride Height Note
Additional ride height information may be available for your vehicle, please refer to the app tab.
Product Attributes - Lifted Amount Range (in.)
0.00-3.50 in.
Product Attributes - Extended Length (in.)
29.83
Product Attributes - Collapsed Length (in.)
17.32
Product Attributes - Internal Design
Twin-tube
Product Attributes - Adjustable Valving
No
Product Attributes - Gas Charged
No
Product Attributes - Upper Mount
Eyelet
Product Attributes - Lower Mount
Eyelet
Product Attributes - Bushing Material
Polyurethane
Product Attributes - Bushing Color
Black
Product Attributes - Boot Included
Yes
Product Attributes - Boot Color
Black
Product Attributes - Remanufactured
No
Product Attributes - Quantity
Sold individually.

Reference Information

Brand Name/s Skyjacker
StreetFX SKU skyB8538
SFX Item ID 4327533
Supplier Item Code 4327533
Manufacturer SKU B8538
Manufacturer UPC 803696238609
Alternative References sja-b8538, W200

Compatibility

Application Data
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeX
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeX
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeX
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeX
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.2
    CID318
    CC5211
    Engine Size5.2L/318
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeE
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.2
    CID318
    CC5211
    Engine Size5.2L/318
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeE
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeT
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeF
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeT
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeT
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeF
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeT
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeA
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeA
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeD
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeA
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeA
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1974
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleU/K
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeD
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeL6
    Liter3.7
    CID225
    CC3687
    Engine Size3.7L/225
    Engine FamilyMopar inline 6-cylinder
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeB
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeD
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1978
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter7.2
    CID440
    CC7211
    Engine Size7.2L/440
    Engine FamilyMopar big block RB
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Right
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeD
  • UniversalNo
    MakeDODGE
    ModelRAMCHARGER
    SubmodelBASE
    Beginning Year1974
    Ending Year1979
    Engine TypeV8
    Liter5.9
    CID360
    Engine Size5.9L/360
    Engine FamilyMopar small block LA
    Drivetrain4WD
    Shock PositionRear Left
    Body StyleSport Utility
    Application Notesw/Black Boot; 29.83 in. Extended; 17.32 in. Collapsed; w/0 - 3.5 in. Lift
    Engine VIN CodeF

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