Rear struts swap

Tiny
DALTON PAYNE
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  • 2003 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Will rear struts from a 2006 Explorer fit in my 2003 Explorer?
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Monday, January 23rd, 2017 AT 8:02 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Those 2003 and 2006 Explorers uses different struts and are not interchangeable.

Here is a helpful guide of how to replace struts:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-suspension-strut-and-spring

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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