Description
Genuine Freightliner 16-18708-000 rear suspension shock absorber for trucks running the FAS II Airliner air-ride rear suspension. Gas-charged 1.75″ large-bore body, 15″ compressed / 22.91″ extended, loop-bushing upper and lower mounts. Crosses to Monroe 65490, Gabriel 85724, Meritor M85724, and Alliance ABP N32 G900001.
Signs You Need a New Shock Absorber
- Excessive bouncing or sway over road undulations
- Cupped or uneven tire wear on the rear axle
- Oil weeping or pooling on the shock body
- Nose-dive under braking or sluggish recovery from a dip
- Driver fatigue or harsh ride on long hauls
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Freightliner (Daimler Trucks North America) |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 16-18708-000 |
| Part Type | Rear Suspension Shock Absorber |
| Bore Diameter | 1.75″ |
| Compressed Length | 15″ |
| Extended Length | 22.91″ |
| Stroke | 7.906″ |
| Upper Mount | Loop bushing — 3/4″ sleeve ID × 3-13/16″ OAL |
| Lower Mount | Loop bushing |
| Gas Charge | Nitrogen |
| Dust Shield | Included |
| VMRS Code | 016-008-003 |
Cross References
This part replaces or is equivalent to the following part numbers:
- Freightliner: 16-18708-000, 16-15817-000, 16-13957-000, 680339, 680611
- Alliance: ABP N32 G900001
- Monroe: 65490
- Gabriel: 85724, 89443
- Meritor: M85724, M89443
- PAI Industries: 740013
- Automann: A85724
- World American: WA01-85724
- KYB: 341628
- Koni: 8805-1022
Applications
This shock fits the rear axle on the following chassis with FAS II Airliner air-ride suspension:
- Freightliner Cascadia (2008–present)
- Freightliner Century Class (2001–2011)
- Freightliner 108SD / 114SD (2012–2019)
- Freightliner 122SD (2014–2015)
- Freightliner Argosy (1999–2015)
- Western Star 4700SB / 4700SF (2012–2020)
- Sterling LT8500 / LT9500 (1999–2008)
- Ford AT9513 / AT9522 (Sterling-built chassis)
Replace shocks in axle-set pairs for balanced suspension behavior. Verify your suspension is FAS II Airliner before ordering — Freightliner offers multiple rear suspension architectures with different shock spec.
