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Rancho · RS55185

Part #: RS55185
UPC: 039703008204

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Description: RS5000X Suspension Shock Absorber; Rancho RS5000X RS55185 Suspension Shock Absorber for Ford Explorer

Description:

This part number superseded RS5374.  

Description

Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho® RS5000™X shocks deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance.

Features & benefits

  • IMPROVED HANDLING AND PERFORMANCE -- Cross Tuned technology featuring exclusive rebound valving system and advanced compression phase improves overall handling and performance on and off road
  • MINIMIZES ROUGH RIDE -- Exclusive Progressive Engagement Valving is custom-tuned for each vehicle to help reduce initial impacts at low speeds and minimizes a rough ride
  • STRONG AND DURABLE -- Features a 16mm nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, 35mm sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity and polyvinyl protective boot
  • HANDLES EXTREME TEMPERATURE CHANGES -- Large twin-tube body filled with all-weather fluid allows for cooler operation, increased vehicle control and ability to withstand internal temperatures of -40 to 248°F
  • SMOOTH PERFORMANCE -- Polyurethane rebound bumper and rubber bushings help absorb ride harshness while the fluon-banded piston enhances responsiveness to changing road conditions for an overall smoother ride
  • REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
  • MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL -- Compression Control Valve is custom-tuned for each vehicle to regulate fluid transfer to absorb impacts without disc flutter and help maintain shock motion control
  • BUILT TO LAST -- Low-friction, self-lubricating seal retains gas and oil for quicker rebound and smoother compression while the application-specific piston delivers heightened control of shock motion due to the expanded piston area
  • BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Rancho’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

Application summary

Year Make / model
1991-2003 Ford Explorer
2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport
2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
1991-1994 Mazda Navajo
1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer

Specifications

GTIN
00039703008204
Weight
2.63 lb
Height
24.25 in
Length
3.31 in
Width
4.31 in
Life cycle
Available to Order
AAM brand code
RAN
Warehouse brand code
RAN
AAIA brand code
BCKM

Attributes

Adjustable Damping
No
Adjustable Rebound
No
Air Adjustable
No
Air Ride Suspension
No
Bearing Plate Included
No
Body Color
White
Body Diameter
2.25
Body Material
Steel
Boot Included
Yes
California Proposition 65
No
Coil Over Springs Included
No
Collapsed Length
15.510 in.
Collapsed Length (in.)
15.510
Color
White
Compressed Bumper Stop
No
Compressed Length
15.51
Cylinder Color
White
Cylinder Included
No
Cylinder Material
Steel
Cylinder Outside Diameter
2.25
Dust Shield
Yes
Dust Shield Color
Red
Dust Shield Included
Yes
Extended Bumper Stop
Yes
Extended Hydraulic Lockout
No
Extended Length
645.7
Extended Length (in.)
25.420 in.
Finish
Painted
Fully Open Length
25.420 in.
Gas Charged
Yes
Grade Type
Performance
Internal Construction Type
Twin Tube
Lower Mount Code
LS26
Lower Mount Type
Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 12MM Sleeve ID X 1.1/2" Sleeve OAL
Lower Mounting Code
LS26
Lower Mounting Description
Loop Bushing & Sleeve Mount - 12MM Sleeve ID X 1.1/2" Sleeve OAL
Max Year Covered
2005
Min Year Covered
1991
Most Popular Make / Model
Ford Explorer
Most Popular Make/Model
Ford Explorer
Most Popular Year
2002
Mounting Hardware Included
Yes
New Or Remanufactured
New
Part Description
Shock Absorber
Parts Pack
P0941
Parts Pack(s)
P00941
Product Grade
Premium
Reserve Tube Diameter
2.251
Rod Diameter
0.622
Shaft Material
Nitrocarburized
Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point
Center of Cross Pin
Shock Absorber Bore Size
1.3779527559055118
Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point
Center of Loop
Shock Stroke
9.91
Shock Stroke (in.)
9.910
Spring Included
No
Spring Isolators Included
No
Spring Seat Included
No
Total Part VIO
1122617
Travel Length
9.91
Type
Telescopic
Upper Mount Code
XP7
Upper Mount Type
Cross Pin Mount - Closed Ended, 5/16" Hole ID (Both Ends) X 2.7/8" Pin Length (Hole Center to Center)
Upper Mounting Code
XP7
Upper Mounting Description
Cross Pin Mount - Closed Ended, 5/16" Hole ID (Both Ends) X 2.7/8" Pin Length (Hole Center to Center)

Fitment status

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Application summary

1991-2003 Ford Explorer; 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport; 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac; 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo; 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer
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