Need 2006 Ford F-150 shocks or struts? This page is catalog-backed ride control for the 11th-gen Ford F-150 (2004–2008), including 2006. It is not F-250/F-350 Super Duty, and it is not Raptor-specific unless a row says so.
KYB Excel-G / Gas-a-Just / MonoMax and Gabriel Ultra / Guardian / HiJackers numbers below come from the U.S. KYB shocks & struts catalog and Gabriel 2018 application guide. Do not mix KYB Europe SKUs onto these rows. 2WD vs 4WD (and air vs coil on some trucks) still change the corner.
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11th-gen Ford F-150 (2004–2008) shock shop notes — 2006
2006 Ford F-150 shock/strut — 11th-gen shop focus
Model-year 2006 sits in the 11th-gen Ford F-150 window (2004–2008). It is not Super Duty, not 1997–2003.
Catalog applications for 11th-gen (2004–2008) often repeat the same SKUs across adjacent years in this generation — that is expected. This URL stays year-specific for 2006 with a self-canonical and year-locked heading/links. On-page catalog SKUs called out here include KYB 341602, KYB KG5193, Gabriel G51704, Gabriel M51704, KYB SR4078, KYB 341601, KYB KG5192, KYB SR4077 — use only these rows (and the lists below), not torque charts we do not publish. Cross-shop the same model year: 2006 Ford F-150 suspension parts · 2006 Ford F-150 brake parts.
These are ride-control shop notes for the 11th-gen Ford F-150 that includes 2006. Numbers come from the KYB U.S. shocks/struts book and the Gabriel 2018 application guide we host under Catalogs — not from torque charts, and not from the KYB Europe PDF.
What usually brings people here
- Nose dive, hollow ride, or a wet shock body → front damper worn out. Start with the Front list on this page and match 2WD/4WD (and air vs coil on Rams) before you order.
- Rear sag under tow, cargo squat, or a floaty highway feel → rear shocks first. If Gabriel lists a HiJackers air shock for this truck, that is the load-assist path — not a substitute for broken leaf springs.
- Clunk that is not a ball joint or sway link → check upper strut mounts / bearing plates when the catalog lists them beside the strut row.
KYB vs Gabriel — how we pick a line
KYB Excel-G 341602 is the OE-style twin-tube daily driver; Gas-a-Just KG5193 is the firmer high-pressure monotube when both appear for the same corner — pick one philosophy, don’t mix left/right. Gabriel Ultra G51704 is the premium twin-tube path; Guardian/ProGuard M51704 is the value / fleet alternative when both show up.
While you’re in there
Replace dampers in axle pairs. Inspect bump stops and dust boots while the corner is apart. If the truck also clunks or wanders, see 2006 Ford F-150 suspension parts. If brakes are next, see 2006 Ford F-150 brake parts.
Shop notes only — not a service manual. Use the factory procedure or a Haynes/Chilton manual for wrench work, torque, and safety steps. Leave a comment with 2WD/4WD (and air vs coil if equipped) plus the symptom if you want a part-number check.
Works Kit — 2006 Ford F-150 shocks/struts (11th-gen · confirm 2WD/4WD / Heritage rows)
When the 2006 Ford F-150 floats or dives, this page already Amazon-links KYB 341601 / Gabriel G51704 and KYB 344415 / Gabriel G63867 — order it all once, do it right. Cross-check the 2006 shop-notes gen boundary before mixing struts from an adjacent year page. Year page 2006 stays distinct from 2005-chevy-silverado-1500-shock-parts.
1. Front axle pair
- Front damper — order ×2 — KYB 341601 (4WD)
- Optional firmer front line on this page — Gabriel G51704 (4WD) · KYB KG5192 (4WD)
- Or complete strut assembly (Readymount / Strut-Plus) — KYB SR4078 (2WD, (Exc. Heavy Duty Susp.) Strut-Plus) · KYB SR4077 (4WD, (Exc. Heavy Duty Susp.) Strut-Plus)
2. Rear axle pair
- Rear damper — order ×2 — KYB 344415 (4WD)
- Optional firmer rear line on this page — Gabriel G63867 (4WD)
Search Amazon for 2006 Ford F-150 shocks · Full Front/Rear lists are below.
2006 Ford F-150 front shocks / struts
- KYB Excel-G: 341602 (2WD)
- KYB Gas-a-Just: KG5193 (2WD)
- KYB Strut-Plus: SR4078 (2WD, (Exc. Heavy Duty Susp.) Strut-Plus)
- KYB Excel-G: 341601 (4WD)
- KYB Gas-a-Just: KG5192 (4WD)
- KYB Strut-Plus: SR4077 (4WD, (Exc. Heavy Duty Susp.) Strut-Plus)
- Gabriel Ultra: G51704 (4WD)
- Gabriel Guardian / ProGuard: M51704 (4WD)
- Gabriel Ultra Readymount: G57020 (4WD, Readymount assembly)
- Gabriel Ultra Readymount: M57020 (4WD, Readymount assembly)
- Gabriel Ultra Readymount: G57021 (RWD, Readymount assembly)
- Gabriel Ultra Readymount: M57021 (RWD, Readymount assembly)
2006 Ford F-150 rear shocks / struts
Fitment notes
These KYB and Gabriel numbers come from the U.S. KYB shocks & struts catalog and the Gabriel 2018 application guide (plus Gabriel HD only when a 1500 row appears). Year ranges in those books that cover 2006 are expanded onto this page. Mount/boot kits are omitted unless they rode beside a damper row we kept. Do not use KYB Europe application SKUs here.
Related: 2006 Ford F-150 suspension parts. 2006 Ford F-150 brake parts. KYB shocks and struts catalog. Gabriel shocks and struts catalog. F-150 catalog page.
Leave a comment with 2WD vs 4WD, and the symptom if you want a part-number check. #HAPPYMOTORING