KYB Shocks & Struts Excel-G Front FORD Explorer 2004-05 MERCURY Mountaineer 2004-05

If you're working on a 2004 or 2005 Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer, these front KYB Excel-G shocks are designed to bring back the way your vehicle handled when it was new. The main job of these shocks is to control your vehicle's movements, which directly impacts how it steers, stops, and stays stable when you change lanes or go over bumps. KYB makes parts for new cars, and these Excel-G shocks are built on the same assembly lines using the same quality parts as the original equipment.

These shocks are a twin-tube design and are charged with nitrogen gas. They're calibrated to match your vehicle's original factory settings, meaning they'll restore its designed performance rather than changing it. This makes them a popular choice for professional technicians who want to get the vehicle back to its original handling characteristics.

When you're installing these shocks, KYB suggests replacing the strut mounts at the same time, using part number SM5391, to help prevent noise and vibration.