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PRT Shock Absorber

PRT Performance Ride 172287 Shock Absorber - Rear

Brand PRT Performance Ride 172287
Position Rear
Adjustable No
Body Diameter 1.52
Boot Included No
Coil Over Springs Included No
Compressed Length 15.00
Dust Shield Yes
Dust Shield Material Metal
Extended Length 21.06
Gas Charged Yes
Lower Mount Type Loop
Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point Center of the Loop
Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point Stage of the Bolt
Shock Stroke 6.06
Travel Length 6.06
Upper Mount Type Bolt
Product line PRT Shock Absorber
Fits Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 245 vehicles

Gas charged. Delivers consistent damping performance for smoother suspension control.

Dust shield included. Helps protect the shock absorber from dirt and debris.

Bolt and loop mounts. Provides a straightforward suspension shock absorber replacement.

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Rear Shock Absorber for Select GM Applications

PRT Performance Ride 172287 is a rear suspension shock absorber for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. It is a gas-charged, non-adjustable replacement shock with a metal dust shield and loop-to-bolt mounting for direct rear suspension service.

Key Features

  • Rear suspension shock absorber for compatible GM passenger cars and vans
  • Gas charged construction for consistent damping response
  • Non-adjustable design for straightforward replacement
  • Extended length: 21.06 in; compressed length: 15.00 in
  • Shock stroke and travel length: 6.06 in
  • Upper mount type: bolt; lower mount type: loop
  • Metal dust shield included; boot not included
  • Body diameter: 1.52 in

Product Details

PRT Performance Ride’s PRT Shock Absorber line focuses on direct-fit suspension replacement parts for everyday repair work. Part number 172287 follows the OE-style rear shock layout used on a range of GM platforms, including Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Pontiac 6000, and related models. The rear shock absorber uses a bolt upper mount and loop lower mount, with a measured body-to-rod reference that supports accurate application matching during service.

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

Vehicle Fitment

  • Fits 1985-1996 Buick Century, rear
  • Fits 1982-1983 Buick Century, rear
  • Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, rear, w/o Rear Level Control
  • Fits 1982-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, rear
  • Fits 1990-1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette, rear, w/o Rear Level Control
  • Fits 1990-1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, rear, w/o Rear Level Control
  • Fits 1987-1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, rear
  • Fits 1990-1993 Chevrolet Lumina APV, rear
  • Fits 1982-1991 Pontiac 6000, rear
  • Fits 1982-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, rear
  • Fits 1980-1985 Buick Skylark, rear
  • Fits 1984-1985 Chevrolet Citation II, rear
  • Fits 1984 Buick Century, rear, Exc. Heavy Duty Suspension
  • Fits 1980-1984 Oldsmobile Omega, rear
  • Fits 1980-1984 Pontiac Phoenix, rear
  • Fits 1980-1983 Chevrolet Citation, rear

Common Replacement Uses

  • Rear-end bounce or excessive oscillation over bumps
  • Uneven ride control on Buick Century, Chevrolet Celebrity, or Pontiac 6000 applications
  • Worn rear shock damping on GM front-wheel-drive platforms
  • Noise or looseness traced to aging rear suspension shock hardware
  • Restoring stable rear suspension response after shock wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment by year, make, model, and suspension notes before installation. This shock uses a loop lower mount and bolt upper mount, so confirm the mounting points on the vehicle match the part before removal of the original unit. The Lumina APV, Silhouette, and Trans Sport listings require vehicles without rear level control. The 1984 Buick Century listing excludes heavy duty suspension.

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride 172287 is built as a direct replacement rear shock absorber for the listed applications, with gas-charged operation and a metal dust shield for added protection in service.

This part fits 245 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1996BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1996BuickCentury2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1996ChevroletLumina APV3.4LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1996OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1996OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1996OldsmobileSilhouette3.4LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1996PontiacTrans Sport3.4LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1995BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1995BuickCentury2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1995ChevroletLumina APV3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1995ChevroletLumina APV3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1995OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1995OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1995OldsmobileSilhouette3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1995PontiacTrans Sport3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1995PontiacTrans Sport3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1994BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1994BuickCentury2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1994ChevroletLumina APV3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1994ChevroletLumina APV3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1994OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1994OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1994OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1994OldsmobileSilhouette3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1994OldsmobileSilhouette3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1994PontiacTrans Sport3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1994PontiacTrans Sport3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1993BuickCentury3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993BuickCentury2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993ChevroletLumina APV3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993ChevroletLumina APV3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.2LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1993OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1993OldsmobileSilhouette3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1993OldsmobileSilhouette3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1993PontiacTrans Sport3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1993PontiacTrans Sport3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1992BuickCentury3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992ChevroletLumina APV3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992ChevroletLumina APV3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1992OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1992OldsmobileSilhouette3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1992OldsmobileSilhouette3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1992PontiacTrans Sport3.8LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1992PontiacTrans Sport3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1991BuickCentury3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991ChevroletLumina APV3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1991OldsmobileSilhouette3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1991Pontiac6000FWD3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991Pontiac6000FWD2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1991PontiacTrans Sport3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1990BuickCentury3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990ChevroletCelebrity3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990ChevroletLumina APV3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1990OldsmobileSilhouette3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1990Pontiac6000FWD3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990Pontiac6000FWD2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1990PontiacTrans Sport3.1LV6Rearw/o Rear Level Control; PRT Shock Absorber
1989BuickCentury3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989BuickCentury3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1989Pontiac6000Touring3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989Pontiac6000Special Edition2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989Pontiac6000LE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989Pontiac6000LE2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1989Pontiac6000Base2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988BuickCentury3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000STEFWD3.1LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000STEFWD2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000SE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000LE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000Base2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000LE2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1988Pontiac6000Base2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987BuickCentury3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987OldsmobileCutlass CruiserRearPRT Shock Absorber
1987Pontiac6000STE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987Pontiac6000SE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987Pontiac6000LE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987Pontiac6000Base2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987Pontiac6000LE2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1987Pontiac6000Base2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986BuickCentury3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986Pontiac6000STE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986Pontiac6000SE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986Pontiac6000LE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986Pontiac6000Base2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986Pontiac6000LE2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1986Pontiac6000Base2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickCentury4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickCentury3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickCentury3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickSkylark2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985BuickSkylark2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985ChevroletCelebrity4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985ChevroletCitation IIRearPRT Shock Absorber
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000LE4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000Base4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000STE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000LE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000Base2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000LE2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1985Pontiac6000Base2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickCentury4.3LV6RearExc. Heavy Duty Suspension; PRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickCentury3.8LV6RearExc. Heavy Duty Suspension; PRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickCentury3.0LV6RearExc. Heavy Duty Suspension; PRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickCentury2.8LV6RearExc. Heavy Duty Suspension; PRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickCentury2.5LL4RearExc. Heavy Duty Suspension; PRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickSkylark2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984BuickSkylark2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984ChevroletCelebrity4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984ChevroletCitation IIX-11RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileOmega2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000LE4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000Base4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000STE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000LE2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000Base2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000LE2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984Pontiac6000Base2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984PontiacPhoenix2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1984PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983BuickCentury4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983BuickCentury3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983BuickSkylark2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983BuickSkylark2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983ChevroletCelebrity4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983ChevroletCitation2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983ChevroletCitation2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983OldsmobileCutlass Ciera4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983OldsmobileOmega2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983Pontiac60004.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983Pontiac60002.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983Pontiac60002.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983PontiacPhoenix2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1983PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982BuickCentury4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982BuickCentury3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982BuickCentury2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982BuickCentury2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982BuickSkylark2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982BuickSkylark2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982ChevroletCelebrity4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982ChevroletCelebrity2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982ChevroletCelebrity2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982ChevroletCitation2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982ChevroletCitation2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982OldsmobileCutlass Ciera4.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982OldsmobileCutlass Ciera3.0LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982OldsmobileCutlass Ciera2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982OldsmobileOmega2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982Pontiac60004.3LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982Pontiac60002.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982Pontiac60002.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982PontiacPhoenix2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1982PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981BuickSkylark2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981BuickSkylark2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981ChevroletCitation2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981ChevroletCitation2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981OldsmobileOmega2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981PontiacPhoenix2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1981PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980BuickSkylark2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980BuickSkylark2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980ChevroletCitation2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980ChevroletCitation2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980OldsmobileOmega2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980OldsmobileOmega2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980PontiacPhoenix2.8LV6RearPRT Shock Absorber
1980PontiacPhoenix2.5LL4RearPRT Shock Absorber