N3 Front Shock Pair for Ford F-100 RWD & F-150 4WD (1970-1979)
- Fits 1970-1979 Ford F-100 RWD and 1977-1979 Ford F-150 4WD front positions
- For trucks with 0-1 in of suspension lift only — sold as a pair (1x N3 Shock Pair)
- N3 valving: 10 stages of damping, nitrogen charged, 35mm piston in a 54mm body
- Chromed hardened 18mm piston rod, spring-loaded rod seal, fluid rated to -40 degrees Celsius
- Rough Country install time: 1-2 hours; covered by a 3 Year Limited Warranty
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ONLY fits models equipped with 0-1" of suspension lift. Sold as a pair. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
N3 Front Shock Pair, fitment-checked
A pair of N3 front shocks for the 1970-1979 Ford F-100 RWD and the 1977-1979 Ford F-150 4WD. Rough Country 23242_A ships as one N3 Shock Pair and is intended only for trucks running 0-1 in of suspension lift. Nitrogen-charged with 10-stage variable valving. Carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
These N3 front shocks fit the 1970-1979 Ford F-100 RWD and the 1977-1979 Ford F-150 4WD across Base, Custom, Northland, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT and XLT submodels shown in the fitment section. The application is limited to trucks with 0-1 in of suspension lift, so confirm your current setup before ordering. Each shock uses a 35mm piston in a 54mm body on a chromed, hardened 18mm piston rod, with 10-stage variable valving and a high-pressure nitrogen charge. Rubber bushings handle vibration. Rough Country lists the front-shock swap at 1-2 hours.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× N3 Shock Pair 23242
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 23242_A kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 23242_A |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030182083 |
| Shock package | N3 series |
| Shipping weight | 12.3 lb |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Country of origin | CN |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Shocks & Struts |
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