Kit Includes: (2) Rear Shock Absorbers (2) Front Shock Absorbers
Our direct fit gas-charged strut assemblies help to restore your vehicle’s handling and ride quality to just like new.
Our direct fit gas-charged shock absorbers help restore your vehicle's handling and ride quality to just like new.
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How to Replace Front Shock Absorber 1995-2005 Ford Explorer
How to Replace Front Shock Absorber 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
How to Replace Front Shock Absorber 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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Tools used
Adjustable Wrench
13mm Socket
15mm Socket
Rust Penetrant
Vise-Grips
Ratchet
1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
1. Remove the shocks
Use your 15 mm wrench and a 13mm socket and ratchet to remove the bolts.
Use penetrating oil and an adjustable wrench and vice grips to help remove the nuts and bolts.
2. Install the new shocks
Assemble the washers and grommets onto the shocks and put them into place, putting the rest of the washers and grommets into place.
Bolt into place nice and tight.
Use a jack to lift the control arm to bolt the shock on the rest of the way.
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Hi, I'm Mike Green. I'm one of the owners of 1AAuto. I want to help you save time and money repairing and maintaining your vehicle. I'm going to use my 20+ years experience restoring and repairing cars and trucks like this, to show you the correct way to install parts from 1AAuto.com. The right parts installed correctly, that's going to say you time and money. Thank you and enjoy the video.
In this video we're going to replace the rear shocks on this 98 Ford Explorer. This procedure is basically the same for any 95 to 2000 Explorer. You'll need penetrating oil, 13mm socket and ratchet, 15mm wrench, an adjustable wrench or vice grips.
The bottom of these front shocks are pretty easy, you can see them right here. These are 13mm bolts. I'm going to cheat a little bit and use my air ratchet. You can see here, right below the axle, I'm going to get a 13mm wrench right on there to hold them. In the wheel well you can see, here's the top of our shock. I've already sprayed it with a whole bunch of penetrating oil. What I'm using here is the 15mm wrench, put that on there first. This is just an adjustable wrench, it goes on the top shaft of the shock. Make sure it's nice and tight on there. If you're lucky, they come apart really easy like this. Sometimes you can start getting it apart and it will actually bind up and you'll have to cut it. This one looks like it's going to come apart pretty easy though. You might want to soak these overnight with penetrating oil so it will make it that much easier.
What I've run into here is the last bit of this is difficult and my wrench is not holding on. I'm going to use these vice grips and lock them on. Try and get this off the rest of the way. Okay, you can pull your shock down and out. Compare the old shock with the new shock. The important thing is they basically have the same length, which they do. You want to take, put a washer down and then you want to put this grommet on with the step side up. You can see here put the shock in from the bottom, pull it through, and you want your grommet with the step side down. There is a hole in the frame where those grommets kind of meet. Then you put your big washer on and then this bolt.
Basically, you're going to, just like on the other one, you're going to grab onto that and tighten that bolt up as far as it goes. Before you tighten that up to, it's important that you have the bottom angled so it's going to go into the control arm best. We'll hook the wrench on again. Underneath you can see, I've put a jack underneath the control arm and I'm going to lift it up, basically until you can see the shock come through. Connect the hardware to the shock. Go back to my impact wrench here. Hold on to the loose end with my regular wrench. Check those by hand, make sure they're really on. Good. Then we can let this down. We can do the other side and we're all set.
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Tools used
14mm Wrench
13mm Socket
Torque Wrench
14mm Socket
Pry Bar
19mm Socket
3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet
Safety Glasses
1/4 Inch Ratchet
Locking Pliers
Gloves
Floor Jack
13mm Wrench
Tools used
14mm Wrench
13mm Socket
Torque Wrench
14mm Socket
Pry Bar
19mm Socket
3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet
Safety Glasses
1/4 Inch Ratchet
Locking Pliers
Gloves
Floor Jack
13mm Wrench
SBA60199
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Jerry
October 31, 2017
Parts arrived sooner than expected. Everything went together easily and work perfectly.
Sonny
R
November 7, 2017
Well didn't get Much time to enjoy them. My car was totaled shortly after replacing. But they went in easy and quickly
Great co. To do business with
N
April 19, 2018
Got the right part at the right price everything was as stated delivery was faster than expected a very good product thank you A1 Auto
Perect fit
Mike
November 18, 2018
My customer was thrilled with the money I saved him, and easy installation A+++
Fast and easy
E
December 26, 2018
Love shopping on 1A Auto for my old Fords. Always have what I'm looking for at a reasonable price and deliverd in a timely manner even out here in Hawaii. Costumer service 1A as well
Shocks for my 2002 sportrak
D
April 8, 2019
These shocks were easy to install and worked well how durable they will be is unknown but they are so much better than my old ones.
just right
Ken
April 27, 2019
fast shipping and quality parts!
F
July 29, 2019
I was very satisfied with my purchases from 1a auto and would recommend them to all my friends.. Fred Slater
Shocks
troy
April 9, 2020
I guess you get what you paid for.personally I think there way to stiff shoulda went with the Monroe's for a softer ride
shocks
A
August 12, 2020
we had thee installed hoping our ride would be smoother and not so jerky but the car rides the same way. very hard ride which could be normal for a 4x4
Excellent
Lawrence
August 19, 2020
Very happy decent price and quick shipping
99 explorer
J
September 7, 2020
Everything fit perfectly I would recommend to anyone.
NO MORE BOUNCE
ALBERTO
June 23, 2021
Just what I wanted good shocks fit right in no problems, took the bounce and sway away, car handles great. It didn't take long to get them something like 5 days I am very happy, good price
T
August 5, 2021
The front shocks are too thin if you have intension of using the vehicle as intended. I live off pavement, and had to replace them as soon as the 1 year warranty was up
not worth if for the front end.
Lisa
August 5, 2021
max out with any shock. they make a lot of noise. the bolts are very soft and cannot be used.
1ASSP00323-Ford Mercury Front & Rear 4 Piece Shock Absorber Set
Christopher
August 10, 2021
These shocks are as asvertised. Happy with them
Great
Edwin
November 6, 2021
This is the best company to work with. All 4 shocks fit perfectly. Received on time. After the great experience i had with them, i ordered more parts. Never a problem.
Kevin
March 23, 2023
Great shocks and how to videos!
James
May 12, 2023
These are the heavy duty version. A stiffer ride
EASY TO USE
MARK
September 7, 2023
Perfect fit
Good quality and great service
Tawn
January 15, 2024
Good product , fair price
Customer Q&A
Is the hardware ( nuts and bolts ) included?April 10, 2016
Ross R
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The only hardware included are for the front upper portion for the shocks. This includes the rubber damper bushings, metal washers and 1 nut per shock. You will need to reuse the lower bolts and all hardware for the rear shocks.
April 11, 2016
Brian F
10
For the front shocks yes the back struts no it did not
April 14, 2016
Carl A
10
bolts for mounting shocks were not included. Upper or lower rear or front.
October 31, 2017
Jerry G
Are these compatible with a rear wheel drive 99 Ford Explorer?April 11, 2016
Is everything needed come included bolts washers and does it fit 03 xlt 4x4 explorer sport trac?January 29, 2019
James M
10
Yes, according to the information you provided, this part will fit your vehicle. New hardware is not included with this item. You may be able to reuse your original hardware if it is in good condition.
January 29, 2019
Christa R
Will these work on an 01 explorer xlt 4x4 v6? And do they come with new bolts and grommets? Just double checking before I order. ThanksAugust 3, 2021
John D
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This kit is compatible with the 2001 Ford Explorer models without adjustable suspension. If the vehicle is equipped with adjustable suspension, this kit will not be correct. New hardware is not included.
August 4, 2021
Jessica D
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I don't know. My use was for the 2000 Xlt 4x4, and I do not know if or when they changed anything. The other parts of the question. Yes, they come with everything you need. Sadly, I live off pavement, and found the front shocks to not be worth installing. Had to replace them as soon as warranty expired. The rear ones however, are still on the vehicle. And seem to be keeping up well. I would recommend the local auto store for the front ! The price savings on the kit, is not worth doing the install multiple times. Most 1A AUTO parts I have put on have been great. But NOT the front shocks, they are not designed well if you plan to use your vehicle as intended.
August 5, 2021
T O
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Yes, there are bolts included but they are very soft and inappropriate for the application. Also, while it reports it will work on my 2000 V6 Mercury Mountaineer, the front shocks max out with any shock need and there is a lot of clunking and inefficiency. They will have to be replaced with something closer to the OEM shock.
Good luck.
August 5, 2021
Lisa B
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