Dorman 949-830 rear shock absorber for the 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ controls wheel and spring movement over bumps. Its damping is adjusted electronically, and it replaces an original shock that has failed from fatigue.
- Electronic damping adjustment with adjustable compression and rebound
- Progressive valving in a single-tube, gas-charged telescopic body
- Steel body, shaft and cylinder with a painted finish
- Stem at the upper mount and a loop (eyelet) bushing with bracket at the lower mount
- Dust shield, boot and bump stop included
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 949-830 shock absorber
- Also called: suspension shock absorber
- Fits: 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ
- Position: Rear left, rear right
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Bouncing after bumps, fluid streaks on the shock body or uneven tire wear can mean this shock is worn, though a worn tire or a loose sway bar link can also be behind them. This listing is one shock, and the left and right rear shocks are normally replaced together.
Fits
This shock is a direct replacement for the 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ and fits the rear left or rear right position.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: rear left, rear right
- Quantity per application: 1
- Extended length: 493 mm
- Compressed length: 335.6 mm
- Travel length: 125 mm
- Shock stroke: 157.4 mm
- Body diameter: 54 mm
- Dust shield diameter: 54 mm
- Rod diameter: 18 mm
- Cylinder outside diameter: 18 mm
- Bore size: 18 mm
- Upper mount: stem
- Lower mount: loop (eyelet) bushing with bracket
Build and materials
- Type: telescopic, single tube
- Gas charged: yes
- Damping adjustment: electronic, progressive valving
- Body, shaft and cylinder material: steel
- Finish: painted
- Dust shield material: plastic
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One shock absorber, four bolts and two nuts. This listing holds one shock; the 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ takes one on each rear side. Coil springs, upper mounting isolators, strut mount insulators and coil spring insulators are not included.
Interchange: SK-3610
SK3611 · DG9Z18125A · DG9Z18125B · EG9Z18125A · EG9Z18125B · EG9Z18125C · EG9Z18125D · EG9Z18125L
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
SK-3610, SK3611, DG9Z18125A, DG9Z18125B, EG9Z18125A, EG9Z18125B, EG9Z18125C, EG9Z18125D, EG9Z18125L
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dorman 949-830 rear shock absorber fit the 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ?
Yes. Dorman 949-830 fits the 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ on either the rear left or the rear right side.
Do the bolts and nuts come with this Dorman rear shock?
Yes. Dorman 949-830 comes with the shock, four bolts and two nuts. Coil springs and upper mounting isolators are not included.
Is this suspension shock absorber electronically adjustable?
Yes. Damping is adjusted electronically, and the shock has adjustable compression and rebound. It is a single-tube, gas-charged design with progressive valving.
What can I see on a worn electronic rear shock?
Fluid streaks on the steel body, a damaged boot or dust shield, or bouncing after bumps can mean the shock is worn. A shop can test the electronic damping.
Is DG9Z18125A the same as Dorman 949-830?
Yes. DG9Z18125A is listed as an interchange number for Dorman 949-830, along with SK-3610 and EG9Z18125A.
