PRT Performance Ride 173656 Shock Absorber - Front

Front Shock Absorber for Nissan and Chevrolet

PRT Performance Ride 173656 is a front suspension shock absorber built for select Nissan and Chevrolet applications. It is a gas-charged replacement shock with a metal dust shield, OE-style upper bolt mount, and lower loop mount for direct front suspension service on supported vehicles.

Key Features

• Front suspension shock absorber for select Nissan Xterra, Frontier, Pickup, D21, and 720 applications, plus Chevrolet LUV
• Gas charged design for consistent damping response
• Compressed length: 8.15 in; extended length: 12.36 in
• Shock stroke / travel length: 4.21 in
• Upper mount type: bolt; lower mount type: loop
• Metal dust shield included; boot not included
• Non-adjustable shock absorber
• Body diameter: 1.77 in

Product Details

PRT Performance Ride 173656 is part of the PRT Shock Absorber line, a suspension-focused product line for replacement ride control components. This front shock absorber is specified with a bolt-style rod end measuring point and a center-of-loop body end measuring point, helping match the original mounting layout on supported vehicles. It is a direct-fit replacement for front suspension service on 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, 1998-2001 Nissan Frontier, 1995-1997 Nissan Pickup, 1986-1994 Nissan D21, 1981-1986 Nissan 720, and 1980-1982 Chevrolet LUV.

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

Common Repair Symptoms

• Excessive front-end bounce after bumps or braking
• Reduced control over rough roads
• Uneven ride quality from worn front shocks
• Noisy or loose-feeling front suspension movement
• Front suspension instability on Nissan Xterra, Frontier, Pickup, D21, or 720 models

Installation Notes

Verify front position, mount style, and compressed/extended length before installation. This shock uses a loop lower mount and bolt upper mount, so the vehicle’s original mounting points must match those specifications. Inspect related suspension bushings and hardware condition during replacement, and confirm clearance around the metal dust shield and shock body before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride supplies suspension replacement components under the PRT Shock Absorber line, with application-specific dimensions and mounting points listed for accurate fitment selection.