PRT Performance Ride 170996 Suspension Shock Absorber - Front or Rear

PRT Shock Absorber 170996 Overview

PRT Performance Ride 170996 is a gas-charged suspension shock absorber built for rear or front applications listed below. It features a 6.93-inch shock stroke, 17.72-inch extended length, and 10.79-inch compressed length for controlled suspension movement in classic Ford and Mercury platforms, plus select Buick and Ford truck applications.

The PRT Shock Absorber line focuses on direct-fit suspension replacement parts with OE-style mounting and measured dimensions that matter during service. This PRT Performance Ride shock absorber uses bolt upper and lower mounts, includes a metal dust shield, and does not include coil over springs or a boot.

Key Features

• Part number 170996
• Gas charged shock absorber for consistent damping response
• 6.93-inch travel length and 6.93-inch shock stroke
• 17.72-inch extended length and 10.79-inch compressed length
• Bolt upper mount and bolt lower mount
• Metal dust shield included
• Body diameter: 1.61 inches
• No adjustable valving
• No coil over springs included
• No boot included

Detailed Description

PRT Performance Ride 170996 is a suspension shock absorber engineered for direct replacement in confirmed rear and front fitments across classic Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Mercury Montego, Ford F-100, Ford F-250, Ford F-350, Mercury Colony Park, Buick Century, Buick Roadmaster, and Ford Thunderbird applications. The bolt-to-bolt mounting style and listed compressed and extended lengths help match the original suspension geometry during service. This part number 170996 is a practical choice when replacing a worn rear shock on a 1965-1973 Ford Mustang or a 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar, or when servicing other listed classic platforms.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1965-1973 Ford Mustang, rear
• Fits 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar, rear
• Fits 1968-1971 Mercury Montego, rear, exc. wagon
• Fits 1960 Ford F-100, rear
• Fits 1960 Ford F-250, rear
• Fits 1960 Ford F-350, rear
• Fits 1959-1960 Mercury Colony Park, rear
• Fits 1958 Buick Century, front
• Fits 1958 Buick Roadmaster, front, exc. air suspension
• Fits 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird, rear

What This Shock Absorber Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing after bumps or dips
• Loose rear or front suspension control
• Uneven ride quality from a worn shock absorber
• Reduced stability during braking and cornering
• Noise or harshness caused by degraded damping

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, extended length, and mount style before installation to confirm suspension travel and fitment. This shock absorber uses bolt upper and lower mounts, so inspect the mounting points and hardware condition on the vehicle before service. Confirm the application position exactly as listed, since fitment includes both rear and front placements depending on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride supplies suspension components with application-specific dimensions and OE-style mounting details for service replacement. Part number 170996 is built as a gas-charged shock absorber with a metal dust shield for added protection in normal road use.