How to remove and install a rear shock absorber on 2001 Ford Ranger?

Place a floor jack under the axle adjacent to the shock absorber being removed and apply just enough pressure to take the load off the shock absorber. Remove the nut and bolt securing the lower end of the shock absorber to the spring plate. Next, remove the nut securing the top of the shock absorber to the upper mounting bracket on the frame. Installation is the reverse of the removal process, ensuring to tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: 5U2Z-18V125-ANA
$59.94 MSRP: $101.09
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Replaced by: 5U2Z-18V125-BT
- Item Weight: 6.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.0 x 3.3 x 20.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 5U2Z-18V125-ANA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.9L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT A4LD, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 1L5Z-18124-CA
$39.44 MSRP: $53.89
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: w/torsion bar suspension
- Replaced by: BU2Z-18V124-H
- Base No.: 18124
- Item Weight: 4.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.8 x 3.7 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 1L5Z-18124-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Kit
Part Number: 4U2Z-18V124-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Kit - Shock Absorber
- Replaces: F87Z-18124-CA, F87Z-18124-JA
- Base No.: 18V124
- Item Weight: 4.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.0 x 3.2 x 20.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 4U2Z-18V124-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: YU3Z-18125-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Manufacturer Note: Electric vehicle, FROM 1/1/2001
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 4.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.3 x 3.1 x 3.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: YU3Z-18125-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: YU3Z-18124-AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Manufacturer Note: RHD electric stripped chassis postal vehicle
- Base No.: 18124
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: YU3Z-18124-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: XL5Z18125AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Item Weight: 4.50 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: XL5Z18125AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: XL5Z-18124-DA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy
- Replaced by: AU2Z-18V124-BC
- Item Weight: 3.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 28.1 x 3.6 x 4.6 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: XL5Z-18124-DA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Assembly
Part Number: 1L5Z-18125-HA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Assy; Shock Absorber
- Manufacturer Note: 4X4 regular cab with off-road package, BEFORE 12/02/02
- Base No.: 18125
- Item Weight: 5.30 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 1L5Z-18125-HA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Ford Ranger Submodels:
- 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 5AT 5R44E, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT

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2001 Ford Ranger Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q: How to remove and install a rear shock absorber on 2001 Ford Ranger?
A: Place a floor jack under the axle adjacent to the shock absorber being removed and apply just enough pressure to take the load off the shock absorber. Remove the nut and bolt securing the lower end of the shock absorber to the spring plate. Next, remove the nut securing the top of the shock absorber to the upper mounting bracket on the frame. Installation is the reverse of the removal process, ensuring to tighten the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

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