PRT Performance Ride 173170 Shock Absorber - Rear

Rear Shock Absorber for Caravan, Town & Country, Voyager

PRT Performance Ride 173170 is a gas-charged rear suspension shock absorber built for select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth minivans. It is a loop-to-loop replacement shock with a metal dust shield and OE-style dimensions for the rear suspension on listed applications.

Key Features

• PRT Shock Absorber line for rear suspension service
• Gas charged for consistent damping response
• Loop upper and lower mounts
• Metal dust shield included
• Body diameter: 1.77 in.
• Compressed length: 11.26 in.; extended length: 17.64 in.
• Shock stroke / travel length: 6.38 in.
• Non-adjustable design
• No coil over springs included
• No boot included

Detailed Description

PRT Performance Ride part number 173170 is a rear suspension shock absorber for vehicles that use a loop-to-loop mounting layout. It measures 11.26 inches compressed, 17.64 inches extended, and provides 6.38 inches of stroke, making it a direct-fit style replacement for the rear of select Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Plymouth Voyager, and Plymouth Grand Voyager models. This part number 173170 is specified for applications without Nivomat rear suspension where noted in the fitment data.

The PRT Shock Absorber line focuses on replacement dampers that match the original mounting style and operating range needed for everyday rear suspension control. For shoppers searching for a rear shock absorber for 1984-2007 Dodge Caravan, rear shock absorber for Chrysler Town & Country, or rear shock absorber for Plymouth Voyager, this unit aligns with the listed vehicle coverage and rear position requirements.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive rear bounce after bumps or dips
• Rear-end instability during braking or lane changes
• Uneven ride control from worn shock damping
• Noisy or loose-feeling rear suspension movement
• Reduced control from aging rear shocks on minivans

Installation Notes and Fitment

• Fits 1996-2007 Chrysler Town & Country, rear, w/o Nivomat Rear Suspension
• Fits 1996-2007 Dodge Caravan, rear, w/o Nivomat Rear Suspension
• Fits 1987-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, rear
• Fits 2000-2003 Chrysler Voyager, rear
• Fits 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager, rear
• Fits 1996-2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager, rear, w/o Nivomat Suspension
• Fits 1996-2000 Plymouth Voyager, rear, Exc. Nivomat Suspension
• Fits 1990-1995 Chrysler Town & Country, rear
• Fits 1984-1995 Dodge Caravan, rear
• Fits 1988-1995 Plymouth Grand Voyager, rear
• Fits 1984-1995 Plymouth Voyager, rear

Verify rear suspension type before installation, especially on vehicles noted with Nivomat exclusions. This shock uses center-of-the-loop measuring points at both ends and a loop upper/lower mount configuration. Part number 173170 should be matched to the listed rear applications before ordering.

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride supplies this shock absorber as a replacement suspension component with gas-charged construction, a metal dust shield, and application-specific dimensions for the listed minivan fitments. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.