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Rough CountryPart 23178_A · UPC 00843030179717

N3 Front Shocks for Ford Ranger (1983-1997) & Explorer (1991-1994)

$119.95MAP price
In stock: 569 available
Shipping weight: 12.6 lb.
  • Fits 1983-1997 Ford Ranger and 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, 4WD and RWD — see the full submodel list
  • Only for vehicles with 7-8 in of suspension lift installed
  • Ships as a pair: 1x N3 Shock Pair per box
  • 54mm body, 35mm piston, 18mm hardened chrome rod, 10-stage variable valving, nitrogen charged
  • Listed install time: 1-2 hours. Shipping weight: 12.6 lb
  • 3 Year Limited Warranty

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Will it fit your truck?

✓ Fits

1983–1997 Ford Ranger · 4WD/RWD
BaseCustomGTSSplashS PlusSportSTXXLXLSXL SportXLT
1991–1994 Ford Explorer · 4WD/RWD
Eddie BauerLimitedSportXLXLT

ONLY fits models equipped with 7-8" 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

A pair of N3 front shocks for the 1983-1997 Ford Ranger and 1991-1994 Ford Explorer in 4WD and RWD form, sold two to a box. These fit only trucks already running 7-8 in of suspension lift, so confirm your current lift height before ordering. Carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty.

This N3 front shock pair covers 1983-1997 Ford Ranger and 1991-1994 Ford Explorer applications in both 4WD and RWD, across the trim list shown in the fitment section. The one qualifier that decides the sale: the vehicle must already run 7-8 in of suspension lift. Each shock uses a 54mm body with a 35mm piston and an 18mm chromed, hardened rod, nitrogen charge to limit fade, and ten-stage variable valving. Rough Country lists the job at 1-2 hours. Shipping weight: 12.6 lb.

What’s in the box

Kit contents

  • 1× N3 Shock Pair 23178

Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 23178_A kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.

Specifications

Specs

BrandRough Country
Part number23178_A
UPC / GTIN00843030179717
Shock packageN3 series
Shipping weight12.6 lb
Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty
Country of originMX
CategorySuspension & Lift Kits › Shocks & Struts

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