Suspension Strut

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

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Rancho RS5000X RS55753 Suspension Strut for Ford Explorer

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 60 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
• 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
• STRONG AND DURABLE -- Features a nitro-carburized piston rod to resist scuffs & corrosion, double-welded loops at stress areas, application-specific sintered iron piston for enhanced structural integrity and polyvinyl protective boot

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Shocks and Struts, RS5000X Shock Absorbers, Stock Ride Height, Twin-tube, Gas-charged, Front, Ford, Mercury, Each

Perform a suspension upgrade with Rancho RS5000X shock absorbers—to elevate the overall handling and performance of your ride, both on and off-road. The core of these innovative shocks is their unique and patented rebound valving system, and the advanced compression phase of the shock absorber. These shocks are built to last, with double-welded loops, high-capacity twin-tube construction, and a nitro-carburized rod. So, it doesn't matter if your road warrior sticks to the pavement or kicks up some dust—RS5000X shock absorbers will improve your ride all around.

Additional features and benefits include:
• Progressive engagement valving (compression cycle)
• Tuned compression control valve
• Gas pressurization of shock
• Black natural rubber bushings
• Glass-filled Fluon banded piston
• Rebound bumper
• Protective boot
• Low-friction, self-lubricating seal