# Rancho 95-03 Ford Explorer Front RS5000X Shock

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

-   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
-   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
-   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
-   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
-   REDUCES FADE -- Nitrogen gas pressurized to 150 PSI to minimize air-to-oil mixture to reduce damping performance fade and foaming
-   BUY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Comes with Rancho’s Limited Lifetime Warranty

This Part Fits:

Year

Make

Model

Submodel

1995-2001

Ford

Explorer

Eddie Bauer

1995

Ford

Explorer

Expedition

1995-2001

Ford

Explorer

Limited

2000-2001

Ford

Explorer

Postal

1995-2000

Ford

Explorer

Sport

1995-1999

Ford

Explorer

XL

2000-2001

Ford

Explorer

XL Fleet

1999-2001

Ford

Explorer

XLS

1995-2001

Ford

Explorer

XLT

2001-2002

Ford

Explorer Sport

Base

2003

Ford

Explorer Sport

XLS

2003

Ford

Explorer Sport

XLT

2005

Ford

Explorer Sport Trac

Adrenalin

2001

Ford

Explorer Sport Trac

Base

2002

Ford

Explorer Sport Trac

XL

2003-2005

Ford

Explorer Sport Trac

XLS

2003-2005

Ford

Explorer Sport Trac

XLT

2001-2005

Ford

Ranger

Edge

1998-2002

Ford

Ranger

EV

2005-2009

Ford

Ranger

FX4

2002

Ford

Ranger

Postal

1998

Ford

Ranger

Splash

2006-2011

Ford

Ranger

Sport

2004

Ford

Ranger

Tremor

1998-2011

Ford

Ranger

XL

1998-2011

Ford

Ranger

XLT

2001

Mazda

B2500

SE

1999

Mazda

B2500

Troy Lee

2002,2005

Mazda

B3000

Base

2001-2007

Mazda

B3000

DS

1998-2001,2003

Mazda

B3000

SE

1998

Mazda

B3000

SX

1999-2000

Mazda

B3000

Troy Lee

2002-2009

Mazda

B4000

Base

2001-2004

Mazda

B4000

DS

1998-2001,2003-2008

Mazda

B4000

SE

2000

Mazda

B4000

Troy Lee

1997-2001

Mercury

Mountaineer

Base

## Details

- **Price:** 157.1 CAD
- **Vendor:** Rancho
- **Type:** Shocks and Struts

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 157.10 CAD | In stock |

## Images

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> Updated: 2026-07-01