2002 Ford Explorer Rear Shock and Struts
Your 2002 Ford Explorer might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Rear Shock and Struts you desperately need.
We currently carry 9 Rear Shock and Struts to choose from for your 2002 Ford Explorer, and our inventory prices range from as little as $56.99 up to $148.99.
On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 5 different trusted brands of Rear Shock and Struts for the 2002 Ford Explorer. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.
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Rear Shock and Struts for Your 2002 Ford Explorer
Monroe – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37035)
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$108.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.
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- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
- IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
- 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
- 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.181322)
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$148.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.
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- QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
- GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
- EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
- CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
- COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
Monroe – Reflex Strut (Part No.71322)
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$89.99
Monroe® Reflex® struts feature ASD valving technology that automatically adjusts to absorb the impact, leaving the strut with greater control when it is needed. Monroe Reflex struts improve overall ride characteristics in all road conditions.
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- IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology adjusts to impacts, reducing roll and dive for vehicles with a higher center of gravity
- EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
- CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
- IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration
- CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
- OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
- LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal combined with hardened, chrome-plated piston rod provides durability and longer service life
- Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59332)
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$64.99
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.
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- Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
- Gas-charged unit
- Improved handling and control
- Economical OE replacement
- Meets OE product specifications
Monroe – Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.911035)
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$56.99
Ideal for vehicles with a higher center of gravity, Monroe® Reflex® shocks and struts valving technology automatically adjusts the unit to absorb the impact, helping to reduce vehicle roll and dive. These units provide greater control for improved handling and vehicle stability.
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- ASD Technology: Innovative valving provides greater control for handling, while improving ride comfort.
- All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
- Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
- Full Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride
- Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
- 2-1/4 inch or 2 inch Diameter Reserve Tube: Allows more fluid carrying capacity for a cooler running unit.
- 1-3/8 inch Bore: Lower operating pressure than standard 1 inch bore units
- 5/8 inch Piston Rod: Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only
- Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.28-715022)
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$135.99
Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.
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- Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
- Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
- Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
- OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
- Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
- Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod
Rancho – RS5000X Shock Absorber (Part No.RS55185)
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$88.99
Featuring a unique, exclusive valving system and advanced compression functionality, Rancho® RS5000®X shocks deliver improved overall on- and off-road handling and performance.
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- 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
- Rebound Bumper
Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S15060)
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$89.99
Complete Strut Assem
KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.565003)
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$118.99
Tough conditions demand tough truck shocks. The large bore KYB MonoMax provides the additional stability that heavier, more powerful or high center of gravity vehicles demand. The KYB MonoMax is a heavy duty monotube shock absorber that provides the most handling, control and durability of any KYB shock; and its just for trucks. The MonoMaxs tough design automatically adjusts to driving conditions with fade-free performance. The KYB MonoMax has an outstanding reputation for vehicles that do real work, go off-road, tow a trailer or haul heavy loads. It uses a work-ready, zinc-coated steel piston ring and includes an off-road dust boot.
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- Maximum Performance Upgrade With Up To 40% More Damping Performance Than Standard Shock Absorbers
- Perfect Solution When You Need To Upgrade Suspension Performance On Your Truck
- Truck Monotube Design Outperforms All Other Standard Shock Absorbers
- Zinc-Coated, Stainless Steel Piston Ring Provides A Positive Seal In The Most Extreme Conditions
- Rubber Boot To Protect The Shaft And Keep Dirt And Debris Away From The Seals
- Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)
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Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount
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Reflex Light Truck Shock Absorber
“Not much room to secure the two top bolts on the rear on Explorer. Little room on top to place a wrench. Much easier to use case hardened nuts and b”
