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Rough CountryPart 23171_F · UPC 00843030179502

N3 Front Shocks for Jeep Cherokee & Wrangler (1984-2006)

$119.95MAP price
In stock: 81 available
Shipping weight: 12.9 lb.
  • Fits 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee (4WD and RWD) and 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD — see the full submodel list
  • Only for Jeeps already running 3.5-4.5 in of suspension lift
  • Ships as one N3 shock pair (front); quantity 1 pair per box
  • 10-stage variable valving, nitrogen charge, 35mm piston, 18mm chromed rod, 54mm body
  • Listed install time: 1-2 hours. Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty

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1984–2001 Jeep Cherokee · 4WD/RWD
BaseBriarwoodChiefClassicCountryLaredoLimitedPioneerSESport
1997–2006 Jeep Wrangler · 4WD/RWD
65th Anniversary EditionRubiconSaharaSESportUnlimitedUnlimited RubiconX

ONLY fits models equipped with 3.5-4.5" of suspension lift. Sold as a pair. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.

About this kit

N3 Front Shocks, fitment-checked

An N3 front shock pair for the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee (4WD and RWD) and the 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD. These shocks are valved for vehicles already running 3.5-4.5 inches of suspension lift, so measure your current setup before ordering. Sold as a pair, part number 23171_F.

This N3 front shock pair for the 1984-2001 Jeep Cherokee and 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler 4WD covers the submodels listed in the fitment section, from Base and Sport up through Laredo, Sahara, and Rubicon. The fitment qualifier is strict: the vehicle must already carry 3.5-4.5 inches of suspension lift. N3 damping uses 10-stage variable valving with a nitrogen charge, a 35mm piston, and an 18mm chromed rod inside a 54mm body. Rough Country lists an install time of 1-2 hours for the pair. Coverage is a 3 Year Limited Warranty.

What’s in the box

Kit contents

  • 1× N3 Shock Pair 23171

Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 23171_F kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.

Specifications

Specs

BrandRough Country
Part number23171_F
UPC / GTIN00843030179502
Shock packageN3 series
Shipping weight12.9 lb
Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty
Country of originCN
CategorySuspension & Lift Kits › Shocks & Struts

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