Rear struts swap

2003 FORD EXPLORER

180,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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Will rear struts from a 2006 Explorer fit in my 2003 Explorer?

Jan 23, 2017 at 8:02 PM

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SQM

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Hello,

Those 2003 and 2006 Explorers uses different struts and are not interchangeable.

Here is a helpful guide of how to replace struts:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-suspension-strut-and-spring

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Oct 27, 2021 at 1:29 PM