N3 Front Shocks for Ford Ranger (1983-1997) & Explorer (1991-1994)
- 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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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
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 23178_A |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030179717 |
| Shock package | N3 series |
| Shipping weight | 12.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Country of origin | MX |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Shocks & Struts |
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