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:	13.710 in.
Description:	BLACK MAX SHOCK ABSORBER
Extended Length:	22.580 in.
Part Number:	skyB8523
Shock Stroke:	8.870 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
	skyF35G-B	Skyjacker ADD-A-LEAFS,FRT 80-98F2,BLK (1x skyF35G, 2x skyB8523)
	skyF46D-B	Skyjacker ADD-A-LEAFS FRT 80-96F2,350 (1x skyF46D, 2x skyB8523)
	skyF920-B	Skyjacker 2"FT SPRGS,00-04F250,BLK MA (2x skyF920S, 1x skyF9202M, 2x skyB8523)
	skyF9320-B	Skyjacker 2"FT ADDLEAFS,00-04F250,BLK (1x skyF9320, 2x skyB8523)
	sky172BK-B	Skyjacker 2"78-79 BRONCO KT/ADD-LEAF (1x skyR3120, 1x sky172, 2x skyB8523, 1x skyB8555, 1x skyB8554)
	sky172EBK-B	Skyjacker 2.5-3" 66-77 EARLY BRO 4WD (1x skyR225, 1x sky172, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8555)
	sky172EPK-B	Skyjacker 2" 69-72 F150 4WD (1x skyR225, 1x sky172, 2x skyB8556, 2x skyB8523)
	sky174EPK-B	Skyjacker 3.5-4" KT 66-72 F100/1504WD (1x skyR225, 1x sky174, 2x skyB8556, 2x skyB8523)
	skyF9202K-B	Skyjacker 2" KIT,00-03 S-DUTY F250/35 (2x skyF920S, 1x skyF9202M, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8560)
	skyF9203K-B	Skyjacker 2" KIT, 03/99-99 F250/F350 (2x skyF920S, 1x skyF9203M, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8560)
	skyF93203K-B	Skyjacker 2" ADD-A-LF KT,03/99 F250SD (1x skyF9320, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8560, 1x skyTB9203)
	skyF9320K-B	Skyjacker 2" ADD-A-LFS W/TB BKT, 99SD (1x skyF9320, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8560, 1x skyTB920)
	skyJ20K-B	Skyjacker 2-2.5" SOFTR 76-86 CJ,SCRAM (2x skyJ20RS, 2x skyJ20FS, 1x skyJ24, 2x skyB8512, 2x skyB8523)
	skyJ32K-B	Skyjacker 2-2.5" SOFTRIDE 55-75 CJ (2x skyJ32FS, 2x skyJ32RS, 1x skyJ34, 4x skyB8523)
	skyJ40K-B	Skyjacker 3.5-4" SOFTR 76-86 CJ,SCRAM (2x skyJ40RS, 2x skyJ40FS, 1x skyJ24, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8558)
	skyL20KS-B	Skyjacker 2"TOY LANDCR FJ40 64-80 SYS (2x skyL20RS, 2x skyL20FS, 1x skyL24S, 2x skyB8512, 2x skyB8523)
	skyL24KS-B	Skyjacker 2"FRT/4"REAR 64-80 FJ40 SYS (2x skyL40RS, 2x skyL20FS, 1x skyL24S, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8541)
	skyL40KS-B	Skyjacker 4"TOY LANDCR FJ40 64-80 SYS (2x skyL40RS, 2x skyL40FS, 1x skyL24S, 2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8541)
	skyYJ20K-B	Skyjacker 2-2.5" SOFT 86.5-96 WRAN YJ (2x skyYJ20RS, 2x skyYJ20FS, 1x skyYJ20, 2x skyB8556, 2x skyB8523)
	skyYJ25K-B	Skyjacker 2.5" 87-96YJ,ROCKREADY KIT (2x skyYJ25RS, 2x skyYJ25FS, 1x skyYJ25, 2x skyB8556, 2x skyB8523)
	skyZJ20-B	Skyjacker COMP BOX, 2" 93-98 GRAND ZJ (2x skyB8523, 2x skyB8516, 1x skyZJ20)

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-10-13 21:51:28

Features

Specifications

Product Attributes - Brand

Skyjacker Suspensions

Product Attributes - Manufacturer's Part Number

B8523

Product Attributes - Part Type

Shocks and Struts

Product Attributes - Product Line

Skyjacker Black MAX Shocks

Product Attributes - UPC

803696238524

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.)

0.00-5.00 in.

Product Attributes - Extended Length (in.)

22.58

Product Attributes - Collapsed Length (in.)

13.71

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.

Compatibility