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AW168Shock Absorber,direct Action

Ford Motor Craft · NSN 2510-01-165-0896 · FSC 2510 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2510-01-165-0896 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2510-01-165-0896. Primary manufacturer part number: AW168.
Features
  • Shock Absorber,direct Action — FSC 2510
  • Operation Method: HYDRAULIC
  • Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter: 1.250 INCHES IN
  • Nominal Extended Length: 21.125 INCHES IN
  • Piston End Connection Style: RING
  • Protective Shield Type: DUST
  • Nominal Compressed Length: 12.750 INCHES IN
  • Cylinder End Connection Style: RING
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Shock Absorber,direct Action, cataloged under National Stock Number 2510-01-165-0896, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2510 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ford Motor Craft. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 7 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2510-01-165-0896
Primary Part NumberAW168
Item NameShock Absorber,direct Action
FSC / FSG2510 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFord Motor Craft
StatusCANCELLED
Operation MethodHYDRAULIC
Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter1.250 INCHES IN
Nominal Extended Length21.125 INCHES IN
Piston End Connection StyleRING
Protective Shield TypeDUST
Nominal Compressed Length12.750 INCHES IN
Cylinder End Connection StyleRING
Cylinder End Nominal Inside Diameter1.250 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4810-00-007-658050124 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shaft,valve
Aar Allen Services, Inc Dba Aar Component Services Wellington
5996-00-106-2831C703722003 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier,electronic Control
Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division
2920-00-247-537450124 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,ignition
Dresser, Llc
5930-00-272-1393 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,toggle
5330-00-285-945451X455 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seal,plain Encased
Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc Dba Garlock Sealing Technologies Llc
3040-00-356-3265SC-B-69379 INTERCHANGEABLE
Detent Plate
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
3120-00-365-24144757211 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,plain,railway Axle
General Electric Company
5330-00-822-658750124 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing,preformed
Page Chester Ltd Dba Cooperative Industries Div Cooperative Industries Aerospace Defense
5340-00-835-08423086 INTERCHANGEABLE
Button,plug
Halsit Holdings Llc Div Halsit Holdings, Llc Dba Abbatron
5975-00-844-5075 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,raceway,offset
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3837028 Chrysler Realty Company Llc Dba Daimler Chrysler (USA)
42496 Maremont Corp Gabriel Div (USA)
3837028 Chrysler Corp Service and Parts Opns (USA)
AW168 PRIMARY Ford Motor Craft (USA)
501-24 PRIMARY Borgwarner Pds (anderson), L.l.c. (USA)
501-24 General Motors Corp Delco Remy Div (USA)
3086 PRIMARY Tenneco Inc (USA)
Related Parts
4810-00-007-6580INTERCHANGEABLE
SHAFT,VALVE
50124
5996-00-106-2831INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER,ELECTRONIC CONTROL
C703722003
2920-00-247-5374INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,IGNITION
50124
5930-00-272-1393INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,TOGGLE
5330-00-285-9454INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED
51X455
3040-00-356-3265INTERCHANGEABLE
DETENT PLATE
SC-B-69379
3120-00-365-2414INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,PLAIN,RAILWAY AXLE
4757211
5330-00-822-6587INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING,PREFORMED
50124
5340-00-835-0842INTERCHANGEABLE
BUTTON,PLUG
3086
5975-00-844-5075INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RACEWAY,OFFSET
4820-00-874-7306INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,CHECK
50-124
2805-00-981-2513INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTING ROD,PISTON

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2510-01-165-0896?

NSN 2510-01-165-0896 is a Shock Absorber,direct Action, manufactured by Ford Motor Craft, classified under FSC 2510 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2510-01-165-0896?

NSN 2510-01-165-0896 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 3837028 (Chrysler Realty Company Llc Dba Daimler Chrysler), 42496 (Maremont Corp Gabriel Div), 3837028 (Chrysler Corp Service and Parts Opns), AW168 (Ford Motor Craft), 501-24 (Borgwarner Pds (anderson), L.l.c.) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 2510-01-165-0896?

There are 12 known substitutes for 2510-01-165-0896: 4810-00-007-6580, 5996-00-106-2831, 2920-00-247-5374 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AW168?

Key specifications for AW168: Operation Method: HYDRAULIC; Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter: 1.250 INCHES IN; Nominal Extended Length: 21.125 INCHES IN; Piston End Connection Style: RING. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 2510-01-165-0896 still in active supply?

NSN 2510-01-165-0896 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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