N3 Rear Shock Pair for 1997–2003 Ford F-150 4WD
- Fits 1997–2003 Ford F-150 4WD, Base through King Ranch — rear application only
- Requires 0-2 in of suspension lift; supplied as a pair
- 10-stage variable valving with a 35mm piston, 54mm body, and 18mm chromed rod
- Nitrogen-charged with military-spec fluid rated to -40 degrees Celsius; 36kN rod tensile strength
- Install time: 1-2 hours. Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty
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ONLY fits models equipped with 0-2" of suspension lift. Sold as a pair. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
About this kit
N3 Rear Shock Pair, fitment-checked
Rough Country 23148_F is a pair of N3 rear shocks for 1997–2003 Ford F-150 4WD. They fit only trucks running 0-2 in of suspension lift, and the shocks ship as a pair rather than singly. Covered by a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
These N3 rear shocks for the 1997–2003 Ford F-150 4WD suit Base, XL, XLT, Lariat, and King Ranch trucks running 0-2 in of suspension lift — outside that range, look at a different valving option. The N3 design uses 10-stage variable valving, a 35mm piston in a 54mm body, and an 18mm chromed rod, with nitrogen charging to limit fade on longer runs. Military-spec fluid is rated down to -40 degrees Celsius, and rubber bushings damp vibration at the mounts. Rough Country lists install time at 1-2 hours for the pair.
What’s in the box
Kit contents
- 1× N3 Shock Pair 23148
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 23148_F kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
Specs
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 23148_F |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030178819 |
| Shock package | N3 series |
| Shipping weight | 13.2 lb |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Country of origin | CN |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Shocks & Struts |
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