PRT Performance Ride 472074 Suspension Strut - Front Left

Front Left Suspension Strut for Select Compact Cars

PRT Performance Ride 472074 is a front left suspension strut built for select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It uses a dual tube internal construction with a black Q235B steel body, giving this PRT Suspension Strut line a straightforward OE-style replacement format for everyday suspension service.

Compatible With 1990-1996 Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda MX-3, Mazda 323, and Mazda Protege front left applications, this strut is specified with a bolt upper mount and bracket lower mount. The compressed length is 11.97, extended length is 19.53, and the cylinder outside diameter is 1.18.

Key Features

• Part number 472074 front left suspension strut
• Dual tube internal construction for consistent damping design
• Black Q235B steel body
• Upper bolt mount and lower bracket mount
• Non-adjustable design
• No internal rebound spring
• Mounting hardware not included

Product Details

The PRT Suspension Strut product line focuses on direct-fit suspension replacement parts for common passenger vehicles. This 472074 strut is engineered for the front left position and matches the listed mounting style and dimensions needed for service on compact Ford, Mercury, and Mazda platforms. It is a practical replacement choice when restoring ride control, steering response, and front-end stability on vehicles such as the Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, and Mazda Protege.

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

What It Helps Address

• Excessive front-end bounce over bumps
• Nose dive during braking
• Uneven ride control on the front left corner
• Worn strut performance that affects steering feel
• Suspension noise related to a failing front strut assembly

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s front left mounting style before installation. This strut uses a bolt upper mount and bracket lower mount, and it is not adjustable. Compare compressed length, extended length, and cylinder diameter to the removed part to confirm proper replacement on the specific Ford Escort, Mercury Tracer, Mazda MX-3, Mazda 323, or Mazda Protege application.

Quality Assurance

PRT Performance Ride supplies suspension components for direct replacement use, and this strut is built to the listed dimensional and mounting specifications for the confirmed applications.