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Rear struts swap
2003 FORD EXPLORER
180,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
DALTON PAYNE
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Will rear struts from a 2006 Explorer fit in my 2003 Explorer?
Jan 23, 2017 at 12:02 PM
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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 6:29 AM
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