{"product_id":"2013-2019-explorer-front-struts","title":"2013-2019 Explorer Front Struts – FWD Front Complete Struts with Coil Spring Assembly for Ford Explorer, 172730 172729","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2013-2019 Explorer Front Struts – Complete FWD Assemblies with Coil Springs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/MacPherson_strut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMacPherson strut\u003c\/a\u003e article.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x front strut with coil spring assembly, driver side (172730)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x front strut with coil spring assembly, passenger side (172729)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Each Assembly Is Made Of\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's diagram in the product photos labels the parts of each assembly from top to bottom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNuts and studs\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top mount, described by the supplier as SAE grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper strut seat\u003c\/strong\u003e, which bolts to the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJounce bumper\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bump stop that cushions the strut at full compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber dust boot\u003c\/strong\u003e, which keeps road dirt off the strut rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoil spring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower spring isolator\u003c\/strong\u003e, the rubber pad between the spring and its seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrut body\u003c\/strong\u003e with its lower mounting bracket and oil seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete front strut and coil spring assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front, driver side and passenger side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2, one of each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172730 (driver side), 172729 (passenger side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive type in the listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e FWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alloy steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded aftermarket part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41138567\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e CJQT293645801AZ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChecking Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm your drive type.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-check the numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompare the photos.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the studs on the top mount, the lower bracket and the bracket on the side of the strut body against your original struts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk us.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend your VIN\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you check before you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides are named driver and passenger, as on a left-hand-drive vehicle. Keep that in mind if yours is right-hand drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns Your Front Struts Are Worn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front keeps bobbing after a bump or a dip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable nose dive when braking, and more body lean in corners than there used to be\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front sits lower than it once did, or lower on one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking over rough ground or a creak when turning the steering at parking speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil leaking down the strut body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven, patchy wear on the front tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe steering feels vague at speed and the vehicle is unsettled by crosswinds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise the front, support the vehicle on stands rated for its weight and remove the wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetach the brake hose and wheel speed sensor wire from their brackets on the strut, then the sway bar link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the strut-to-knuckle bolts, support the knuckle so it does not hang on the brake hose, and undo the top nuts last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new assembly on the correct side, start all the fasteners by hand, then tighten to the service manual torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the top nuts again after a short drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the front alignment set. It will have changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Change Both Sides Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprings 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho These Struts Are For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these genuine Ford parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are unbranded aftermarket assemblies sold under the reference numbers 172730 and 172729. They are not made by Ford.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they fit the 4WD Explorer?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier's listing says FWD only. For a four-wheel-drive Explorer, check by VIN before ordering the 2013-2019 Explorer front struts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse my old top mounts?\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no need. Each assembly includes its own upper strut seat, spring, boot and bump stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the 2013-2019 Explorer Front Struts at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the pair on this page. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2016-2023-malibu-front-struts\"\u003e2016-2023 Malibu front struts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2012-2020-f-150-brake-kit-front-rear\"\u003e2012-2020 F-150 brake kit, front and rear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ford-camshaft-position-sensor-1f1z-6b288-aa\"\u003eFord camshaft position sensor 1F1Z-6B288-AA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shocks-struts\"\u003eshocks and struts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension-steering\"\u003esuspension and steering\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/auto-parts\"\u003eauto parts\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/a89faf00-e138-4e6b-85ef-e06480cc26b5.png\" alt=\"2013-2019 Explorer front struts, pair of complete assemblies\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/70f4eeac-451c-49df-a76a-28301406d3fb.png\" alt=\"Two front strut assemblies with coil springs, side view\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/e1c21ff4-1ec3-4e93-bed7-dc8b0a2e37b3.png\" alt=\"Front strut with rubber dust boot and oil seal labelled\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf.cjdropshipping.com\/c2f4ec3f-8f94-4be9-a754-8d08dae484d3.png\" alt=\"Labelled diagram of the complete strut assembly parts\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"easylife markets","offers":[{"title":"41138567","offer_id":46973645848737,"sku":"CJQT293645801AZ","price":495.82,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/2086\/9537\/files\/60e3f04e-b79a-47c4-95fc-c3be15742900.jpg?v=1788622761","url":"https:\/\/easylifemarketplace.com\/products\/2013-2019-explorer-front-struts","provider":"Easy Life Markets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}