FCS 342780 Shock Absorber - Rear

Brand FCS 342780
Position Rear
Compressed Length 12.28
Extended Length 20
Stroke Length 7.72
Product line FCS
Fits Jeep, International, Ford, AM General, Chevrolet, and GMC · 166 vehicles

Shock absorber. Helps control suspension movement for a smoother ride.

Compressed, extended, and stroke lengths are specified for easier matching.

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Rear Shock Absorber for Jeep and Ford Applications

FCS 342780 is a rear suspension shock absorber built for a wide range of classic Jeep, Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs. With a 12.28-inch compressed length, 20-inch extended length, and 7.72-inch stroke, it is sized for rear suspension travel on many leaf-spring applications.

Key Features

  • Rear suspension shock absorber for classic truck and SUV applications
  • Compressed length: 12.28 inches
  • Extended length: 20 inches
  • Stroke length: 7.72 inches
  • Compatible with rear fitments on Jeep CJ5, CJ7, Cherokee, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer, Scrambler, J10, and J20
  • Also fits select Ford F-100, F-250, F-350, Bronco, E-100 Econoline, Chevrolet Blazer, and GMC Jimmy/van applications
  • FCS part number 342780 for rear suspension service

Fitment Details

  • Fits 1984-1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, rear.
  • Fits 1974-1988 Jeep J10, rear.
  • Fits 1974-1988 Jeep J20, rear.
  • Fits 1976-1986 Jeep CJ7, rear.
  • Fits 1981-1985 Jeep Scrambler, rear.
  • Fits 1976-1983 Jeep Cherokee, rear.
  • Fits 1972-1983 Jeep CJ5, rear.
  • Fits 1976-1983 Jeep Wagoneer, rear.
  • Fits 1975-1979 Ford F-250, rear.
  • Fits 1965-1969 Ford F-250, rear.
  • Fits 1967-1979 Ford F-350, rear.
  • Fits 1966-1977 Ford Bronco, rear.
  • Fits 1969-1974 Ford E-100 Econoline, rear.
  • Fits 1969-1972 Chevrolet Blazer, rear.
  • Fits 1970-1972 GMC Jimmy, rear, with leaf springs.
  • Fits 1959-1971 Jeep CJ5, rear, except with 5 leaf front springs.
  • Fits 1967-1970 GMC G15/G1500 Van, rear.
  • Fits 1967-1970 GMC G25/G2500 Van, rear.
  • Fits 1965-1969 Ford F-100, rear.

What This Shock Absorber Helps Address

  • Excessive rear-end bounce over rough pavement
  • Reduced control from worn rear shocks
  • Unstable ride quality on leaf-spring rear suspensions
  • Rear suspension noise caused by degraded damping performance
  • Uneven handling response in older Jeep and Ford chassis

Installation Notes

Verify compressed length, extended length, and stroke length against the vehicle’s rear suspension travel before installation. Confirm the exact year, model, and rear suspension configuration, especially on applications with leaf-spring notes such as the GMC Jimmy and the 1959-1971 Jeep CJ5 exception. FCS 342780 is a rear-position shock absorber and should be matched to the vehicle’s original mounting and travel requirements.

Quality Assurance

FCS supplies suspension components for replacement service across a broad range of classic vehicle applications. Part number 342780 is cataloged for rear shock absorber use on multiple Jeep, Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC models, including Jeep CJ5, Ford Bronco, and Ford F-250 rear applications.

This part fits 166 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody TypeDrive TypePositionNotes
1991JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1990JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1989JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1988JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1988JeepJ10——RearFCS
1988JeepJ20——RearFCS
1987JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1987JeepJ10——RearFCS
1987JeepJ20——RearFCS
1986JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1986JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1986JeepJ10——RearFCS
1986JeepJ20——RearFCS
1985JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1985JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1985JeepJ10——RearFCS
1985JeepJ20——RearFCS
1985JeepScrambler——RearFCS
1984JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1984JeepGrand Wagoneer——RearFCS
1984JeepJ10——RearFCS
1984JeepJ20——RearFCS
1984JeepScrambler——RearFCS
1983JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1983JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1983JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1983JeepJ10——RearFCS
1983JeepJ20——RearFCS
1983JeepScrambler——RearFCS
1983JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1982JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1982JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1982JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1982JeepJ10——RearFCS
1982JeepJ20——RearFCS
1982JeepScrambler——RearFCS
1982JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1981JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1981JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1981JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1981JeepJ10——RearFCS
1981JeepJ20——RearFCS
1981JeepScrambler——RearFCS
1981JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1980JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1980JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1980JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1980JeepJ10——RearFCS
1980JeepJ20——RearFCS
1980JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1979FordF-250Crew Cab PickupRWDRearFCS
1979FordF-350Standard Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1979FordF-350Extended Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1979FordF-350Cab & Chassis—RearFCS
1979JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1979JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1979JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1979JeepJ10——RearFCS
1979JeepJ20——RearFCS
1979JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1978FordF-250Crew Cab PickupRWDRearFCS
1978FordF-350Standard Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1978FordF-350Extended Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1978FordF-350Cab & Chassis—RearFCS
1978JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1978JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1978JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1978JeepJ10——RearFCS
1978JeepJ20——RearFCS
1978JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1977FordBronco——RearFCS
1977FordF-250Crew Cab PickupRWDRearFCS
1977FordF-350Standard Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1977FordF-350Extended Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1977FordF-350Cab & Chassis—RearFCS
1977JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1977JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1977JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1977JeepJ10——RearFCS
1977JeepJ20——RearFCS
1977JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1976FordBronco——RearFCS
1976FordF-250Crew Cab PickupRWDRearFCS
1976FordF-350Standard Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1976FordF-350Extended Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1976FordF-350Cab & Chassis—RearFCS
1976JeepCherokee——RearFCS
1976JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1976JeepCJ7——RearFCS
1976JeepJ10——RearFCS
1976JeepJ20——RearFCS
1976JeepWagoneer——RearFCS
1975FordBronco——RearFCS
1975FordF-250Crew Cab PickupRWDRearFCS
1975FordF-350Standard Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1975FordF-350Extended Cab Pickup—RearFCS
1975FordF-350Cab & Chassis—RearFCS
1975JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1975JeepJ10——RearFCS
1975JeepJ20——RearFCS
1974FordBronco——RearFCS
1974FordE-100 Econoline——RearFCS
1974FordF-350Standard Cab PickupRWDRearFCS
1974JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1974JeepJ10——RearFCS
1974JeepJ20——RearFCS
1973FordBronco——RearFCS
1973FordE-100 Econoline——RearFCS
1973FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1973JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1972ChevroletBlazer—RWDRearFCS
1972FordBronco——RearFCS
1972FordE-100 Econoline——RearFCS
1972FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1972GMCJimmy—RWDRearWith Leaf Springs; FCS
1972JeepCJ5——RearFCS
1971ChevroletBlazer—RWDRearFCS
1971FordBronco——RearFCS
1971FordE-100 Econoline——RearFCS
1971FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1971GMCJimmy—RWDRearWith Leaf Springs; FCS
1971JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1970ChevroletBlazer—RWDRearFCS
1970FordBronco——RearFCS
1970FordE-100 Econoline——RearFCS
1970FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1970GMCG15/G1500 Van——RearFCS
1970GMCG25/G2500 Van——RearFCS
1970GMCJimmy—RWDRearWith Leaf Springs; FCS
1970JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1969ChevroletBlazer—RWDRearFCS
1969FordBronco——RearFCS
1969FordE-100 Econoline——RearFCS
1969FordF-100—RWDRearFCS
1969FordF-250—RWDRearFCS
1969FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1969GMCG15/G1500 Van——RearFCS
1969GMCG25/G2500 Van——RearFCS
1969JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1968FordBronco——RearFCS
1968FordF-100—RWDRearFCS
1968FordF-250—RWDRearFCS
1968FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1968GMCG15/G1500 Van——RearFCS
1968GMCG25/G2500 Van——RearFCS
1968JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1967FordBronco——RearFCS
1967FordF-100—RWDRearFCS
1967FordF-250—RWDRearFCS
1967FordF-350—RWDRearFCS
1967GMCG15/G1500 Van——RearFCS
1967GMCG25/G2500 Van——RearFCS
1967JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1966FordBronco——RearFCS
1966FordF-100—RWDRearFCS
1966FordF-250—RWDRearFCS
1966JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1965FordF-100—RWDRearFCS
1965FordF-250—RWDRearFCS
1965JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1964JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1963JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1962JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1961JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1960JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS
1959JeepCJ5——Rear(Exc. w/ 5 Leaf Front Springs); FCS