FCS 342790 Shock Absorber - Rear

Rear Shock Absorber for Ford Super Duty

FCS 342790 is a rear suspension shock absorber for select Ford Super Duty trucks. It is built around a 17.24-inch compressed length, 29.72-inch extended length, and 12.48-inch stroke length to match the rear suspension travel required on covered applications.

Key Features

• Rear suspension shock absorber for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications
• Compressed length: 17.24 inches
• Extended length: 29.72 inches
• Stroke length: 12.48 inches
• Fits 2005-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear
• Fits 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear, with Off Road Suspension
• Fits 2008-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear, except Off-Road Suspension
• Part number 342790 for fitment-based replacement searches

Detailed Description

FCS 342790 is a rear shock absorber for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks across the 2005-2016 model years listed in the fitment data. The shock’s 17.24-inch compressed length, 29.72-inch extended length, and 12.48-inch stroke length are the core dimensions to verify when replacing a worn rear unit on these heavy-duty pickups. Search terms such as rear shock absorber for 2005-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear shock for 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty with Off Road Suspension, and rear suspension shock for 2008-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty help match the correct application. FCS 342790 is also a useful reference when cross-checking part number 342790 during suspension service.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear-end bounce over bumps
• Reduced control from a worn shock absorber
• Uneven ride behavior in loaded or unloaded driving
• Rear suspension noise caused by a fatigued shock
• Loss of damping performance on Super Duty trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear fitment against the vehicle’s suspension configuration before ordering. This part fits 2005-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear; 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear, with Off Road Suspension; and 2008-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear, except Off-Road Suspension. Compare the compressed length, extended length, and stroke length to the original shock to verify proper travel and mounting geometry. Part number 342790 should be matched to the exact rear application listed for the truck.

Quality Assurance

FCS suspension components are cataloged for direct replacement use in the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.