2013-2019 Explorer Front Struts – FWD Front Complete Struts with Coil Spring Assembly for Ford Explorer, 172730 172729

2013-2019 Explorer Front Struts – Complete FWD Assemblies with Coil Springs

These 2013-2019 Explorer front struts are a left and right pair of complete assemblies for the front-wheel-drive Ford Explorer. Each one comes built up with its coil spring, upper strut seat, dust boot and bump stop, so you remove the old unit and bolt the new one in. The driver side is listed under 172730 and the passenger side under 172729. Easy Life Markets sells them as a pair, which is how front struts should be replaced.

The Explorer is a tall, heavy SUV, and its front struts work hard. They hold up the front of the vehicle, keep the wheels planted through corners and absorb every pothole. By the time the dampers are worn, the springs have usually sagged a little and the rubber parts at the top have hardened as well. That is the argument for a complete assembly: every wearing part of the strut is renewed in one job. For a picture of how the design works, see the MacPherson strut article.

What Is Included

• 1 x front strut with coil spring assembly, driver side (172730)
• 1 x front strut with coil spring assembly, passenger side (172729)

The lower strut-to-knuckle bolts and the sway bar links are not listed as included, so reuse or replace your own as the service manual advises.

What Each Assembly Is Made Of

The supplier's diagram in the product photos labels the parts of each assembly from top to bottom:

• Nuts and studs on the top mount, described by the supplier as SAE grade
• Upper strut seat, which bolts to the body
• Jounce bumper, the bump stop that cushions the strut at full compression
• Rubber dust boot, which keeps road dirt off the strut rod
• Coil spring
• Lower spring isolator, the rubber pad between the spring and its seat
• Strut body with its lower mounting bracket and oil seal

Specifications

• Part type: Complete front strut and coil spring assembly
• Position: Front, driver side and passenger side
• Quantity: 2, one of each side
• Reference numbers: 172730 (driver side), 172729 (passenger side)
• Drive type in the listing: FWD
• Material: Alloy steel
• Colour: Black, as shown in the photos
• Brand: Unbranded aftermarket part
• Variant: 41138567
• SKU: CJQT293645801AZ

Checking Fitment

The supplier lists this pair for the Ford Explorer, 2013–2019, and the listing title specifies FWD. The supplier gives no engine or trim breakdown, and that is thin information for a vehicle sold with several engines, two drive types and more than one suspension tune. Please do not order on the year alone. Here is how to check:

1. Confirm your drive type. This pair is listed for front-wheel-drive Explorers. If yours is four-wheel drive, we cannot confirm the fit from the supplier's data.
2. Cross-check the numbers. 172730 and 172729 are aftermarket complete-strut reference numbers. Look up your vehicle in a parts catalogue by VIN and see whether these numbers, or their equivalents, are shown for it.
3. Compare the photos. Check the studs on the top mount, the lower bracket and the bracket on the side of the strut body against your original struts.
4. Ask us. Send your VIN and we will help you check before you buy.

The sides are named driver and passenger, as on a left-hand-drive vehicle. Keep that in mind if yours is right-hand drive.

Signs Your Front Struts Are Worn

• The front keeps bobbing after a bump or a dip
• Noticeable nose dive when braking, and more body lean in corners than there used to be
• The front sits lower than it once did, or lower on one side
• Clunking over rough ground or a creak when turning the steering at parking speed
• Oil leaking down the strut body
• Uneven, patchy wear on the front tyres
• The steering feels vague at speed and the vehicle is unsettled by crosswinds

Installation Tips

• Raise the front, support the vehicle on stands rated for its weight and remove the wheels.
• Detach the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wire from their brackets on the strut, then the sway bar link.
• Remove the strut-to-knuckle bolts, support the knuckle so it does not hang on the brake hose, and undo the top nuts last.
• Fit the new assembly on the correct side, start all the fasteners by hand, then tighten to the service manual torque.
• Check the top nuts again after a short drive.
• Have the front alignment set. It will have changed.

Because the spring comes fitted, you do not need a spring compressor. Struts are still safety-critical parts on a heavy vehicle, so if this is outside your experience, have a qualified mechanic fit them.

Why Change Both Sides Together

Springs and dampers wear gradually and evenly, so the side that still seems fine is as old as the side that failed. Fit one new strut and that corner will sit higher and react faster than the other. You will feel it under braking and in the steering. Changing the pair restores an even ride height across the front, which is what the supplier's photos mean by restoring ride height, and it lets you do the alignment once.

Who These Struts Are For

They suit owners of a front-wheel-drive 2013–2019 Explorer with high mileage on the original struts, home mechanics who want a bolt-in job without compressing springs, and garages after an aftermarket pair under the 172730 and 172729 references.

Common Questions

Are these genuine Ford parts? No. They are unbranded aftermarket assemblies sold under the reference numbers 172730 and 172729. They are not made by Ford.

Do they fit the 4WD Explorer? The supplier's listing says FWD only. For a four-wheel-drive Explorer, check by VIN before ordering the 2013-2019 Explorer front struts.

Can I reuse my old top mounts? There is no need. Each assembly includes its own upper strut seat, spring, boot and bump stop.

Buy the 2013-2019 Explorer Front Struts at Easy Life Markets

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