Rough Country N3 Shock | GM C/K-Series Pickup | Front - Pair

SKU RC23196

Rough Country Premium N3 Shock Absorber 23196 for the lifted GM C/K series 1500, 2500 pickup and Suburban is specifically designed for both on and off-road use. The nitrogen charged shock utilizes a 10-stage variable valving process that helps facilitate resistance valving incorporated in the shock according to piston rod speed. Fits front applications.

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Product Specifications

Shock Series:N3
Collapsed Length (IN)12.51
Extended Length (IN)19.69
Lower Mount TypeEye

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Product Specs for Rough Country 23196

Shock Series:N3
Collapsed Length (IN)12.51
Extended Length (IN)19.69
Lower Mount TypeEye
Upper Mount TypeEye
Note:Sold in pairs. Product may vary from image shown.
Position:Front
MPN: 23196

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Rough Country 23196 Details

Who says your daily driver and your weekend warrior can't be the same vehicle? Rough Country N3 Shock absorbers offer a fantastic blend of off-road action and smooth highway ride quality. With a durable 18mm spring-loaded piston rod and faster-cooling 54mm shock body, this shock offers up to 36kN Tensile Strength for a long lifespan of impressive vibration dampening.

Rough Country N3 shocks utilize a 10-stage variable valving process that helps facilitate resistance valving incorporated in the shock according to piston rod speed. This allows for a super smooth highway ride and outstanding control in rugged off road situations from the same shock, without turning any knobs or shock removal for re-adjustment.

Each shock is tested and custom tuned for its specific vehicle application. It's Chromed Hardened 18mm Piston Rod and spring loaded piston rod seal allow for fluid movement while providing the type of heavy duty durability needed in off-road situations.

Features

10-Stage Variable Valving
High Pressure Nitrogen Charged
35mm Piston
Chromed Hardened 18mm Piston Rod
54mm Shock Body to dissipate heat faster
36kN Tensile Strength
Spring Loaded Piston Rod Seal
Military Spec. Fluid Rated To –40° C
Rubber bushings for better absorption
Metallic Silver Paint
3-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Kit Contents

(2) Premium N3 Series Shock

Installation Notes:

Picture is for example purposes only - End mounts may vary depending on make and model of application

Vehicle Application Guide for Rough Country 23196

The RC23196 Rough Country N3 Shock | GM C/K-Series Pickup | Front - Pair is engineered to work with specific vehicles displayed below. Can't find your vehicle, or need assistance, please give us a call at 1-800-358-4751 or 1-989-755-0561. Browse the category Rough Country Shocks & Struts Shocks for Lifted Trucks , to view all vehicle makes and models.

Chevrolet
GMC

Year	Make	Model	Vehicle Option	Installation Notes
1994	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1995	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1996	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1997	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1999	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
2000	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1988	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1989	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1990	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1991	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1993	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1998	Chevrolet	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1994	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1995	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1996	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1997	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1988	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1989	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1990	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1991	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1993	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1998	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1999	Chevrolet	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1994	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1995	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1996	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1997	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1999	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
2000	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1988	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1989	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1990	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1991	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1993	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1998	Chevrolet	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1993	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1994	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1995	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1996	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1997	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1998	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1999	Chevrolet	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1988	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1999	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
2000	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1989	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1990	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1991	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1993	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1994	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1995	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1996	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1997	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1998	GMC	C2500	Fits 2 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1988	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1999	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1989	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1990	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1991	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1993	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1994	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1995	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1996	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1997	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1998	GMC	K1500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1988	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1998	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1999	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
2000	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1989	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1990	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1991	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1993	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1994	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1995	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1996	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1997	GMC	K2500	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 2.5 to 3.5 inches of lift.
1992	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1993	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1994	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1995	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1996	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1997	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1998	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.
1999	GMC	K2500 Suburban	Fits 4 Wheel Drive	Fits front applications on models with 3 to 4 inches of lift.

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Rough Country Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

On hard suspension components including knuckles, Lift Blocks, Control Arms, Jeep JK Armor, Bed Covers, Bed Mats, Nerf Steps, and Wheel Well Liners.

5 Year Limited Warranty

On leaf springs and coil springs.

3 Year Limited Warranty

On shocks and stabilizers.

3 Year Limited Warranty

On LED Lights, Fender flares, and Soft Tops.

2 Year Limited Warranty

On Winch mechanical components.

1 Year Limited Warranty

On Winch electrical components.

1 Year Limited Warranty

On All wear and tear items. Bushings, Ball Joints, Etc.

Rough Country products are warranted to be free from defects in material and craftsmanship for the time periods listed. Some suspension components are prone to gradual wear and tear over time and therefore are not covered within the Lifetime Replacement Warranty.

Warranty Guard

This free protection supplements your manufacturer's warranty, guaranteeing that if you are denied repair due to having a Warranty Guard protected product on your vehicle, then Rough Country will foot the bill for your repair! For up to 5 years / 100K miles / or until your manufacturer's warranty ends, if there is a failure of a factory warranty-covered part due to installation of a Rough Country suspension product, Rough Country will cover the repairs at a factory authorized shop - all you pay is a $100 deductible!

What the warranty does not cover

Wear and tear items such as mountings, bushings, diminished shock and stabilizer dampening resistance, finish, dents and scratches, as these components and issues can wear out or occur naturally over time. These items are covered under a separate Limited Warranty along with other non-suspension items listed above. Replacements for non-defective items broken during off-road use may incur shipping charges.

You can view the full details of Rough Country’s warranty here.