
N3 Rear Shock Pair for 1997-2003 Ford F-150 4WD
- Fits 1997-2003 Ford F-150 4WD (Base, XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch)
- Only for trucks with 2.5-6.5 in of existing suspension lift
- 10-stage variable valving, 35mm piston, 54mm body, 18mm chromed rod, 36kN tensile rating
- Listed install time: 1-2 hours; 3 Year Limited Warranty
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ONLY fits models equipped with 2.5-6.5" of suspension lift. Sold as a pair. Fitment on this page is based on the manufacturer’s application data.
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N3 Rear Shock Pair, fitment-checked
Rough Country 23296_A is a pair of N3 rear shocks for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 4WD. They fit only trucks already running 2.5 to 6.5 inches of suspension lift, so confirm your current lift height before ordering. Sold and shipped as a pair, with a 3 Year Limited Warranty.
These N3 rear shocks for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150 4WD suit lifted trucks only. The fitment window is 2.5 to 6.5 inches of suspension lift, covering Base, XL, XLT, Lariat, and King Ranch 4WD trims. The N3 design uses 10-stage variable valving with nitrogen charging to hold damping consistent as heat builds, a 35mm piston inside a 54mm body, and an 18mm chromed piston rod with a spring-loaded seal. Fluid is rated to -40 degrees Celsius. Rubber bushings damp vibration at the mounts. Rough Country lists roughly 1-2 hours for the swap.
Kit contents
- 1× N3 Shock Pair 23296
Rough Country shares subassemblies across kits, so individual package labels can carry broader application ranges. The complete 23296_A kit fits the vehicles shown in the fitment section above.
Specifications
| Brand | Rough Country |
| Part number | 23296_A |
| UPC / GTIN | 00843030183646 |
| Shock package | N3 series |
| Shipping weight | 7.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Country of origin | CN |
| Category | Suspension & Lift Kits › Shocks & Struts |
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