PRT Performance Ride 193581 Shock Absorber - Front

Front Shock Absorber for Ford Super Duty Applications

PRT Performance Ride 193581 is a gas-charged front suspension shock absorber built for select Ford E-Series and Super Duty applications. It is a direct-fit replacement for front suspension service on vehicles such as the Ford E-150, Ford E-250, Ford E-350 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, and Ford Excursion.

PRT Shock Absorber 193581 uses a loop lower mount and bolt upper mount, with a metal dust shield and a 1.77-inch body diameter for front-end suspension service. The non-adjustable design keeps the setup straightforward for OE-style replacement work.

Key Features

• Gas charged front shock absorber
• Compressed length: 10.24 in.
• Extended length: 14.88 in.
• Shock stroke / travel length: 4.65 in.
• Lower mount type: loop
• Upper mount type: bolt
• Dust shield included; metal construction
• Boot not included
• Non-adjustable design
• Body diameter: 1.77 in.

Detailed Description

PRT Performance Ride 193581 is a front suspension shock absorber engineered for Ford truck and van platforms that need controlled damping at the front axle. The shock’s 4.65-inch stroke, 10.24-inch compressed length, and 14.88-inch extended length provide the operating range needed for the listed applications, while the gas-charged construction supports consistent response in everyday driving and load-carrying conditions. This part number is a practical OE-style replacement for front suspension service on Ford E-Series and Super Duty models, including Ford E-250, Ford E-350 Super Duty, Ford F-250 Super Duty, and Ford F-350 Super Duty. PRT Shock Absorber 193581 is also listed for Ford Excursion front applications.

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

What This Shock Absorber Addresses

• Excessive front-end bounce over bumps
• Reduced control from worn suspension damping
• Nose dive during braking
• Front suspension instability on rough roads
• Uneven ride quality from aging shock absorbers

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With front suspension applications listed below. Verify mount style, compressed length, and extended length before installation. This shock uses a loop lower mount and bolt upper mount, with the shock absorber rod end measuring point at the stage of the bolt and the body end measuring point at the center of the loop.

• Fits 2007 Ford E-150, front
• Fits 2007 Ford E-250, front, exc. motorhome chassis
• Fits 1999-2007 Ford E-350 Super Duty, front, exc. motorhome chassis
• Fits 2005-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front
• Fits 1999-2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front
• Fits 1999-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, front
• Fits 2003-2006 Ford E-250, front, w/o 8,600 lbs GVW; exc. motorhome chassis
• Fits 2003-2005 Ford E-350 Club Wagon, front, exc. motorhome chassis
• Fits 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, front
• Fits 2003-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, front, with 137 in. or 156 in. wheelbase
• Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, front, w/o 8,600 lbs GVW; exc. motorhome chassis
• Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, front, exc. motorhome chassis
• Fits 1992-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, front, exc. motorhome chassis

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride suspension components are built for replacement use in the listed Ford front shock absorber applications. Part number 193581 is specified as a gas-charged, non-adjustable shock absorber with a metal dust shield for service-focused suspension repair.