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6863Shock Absorber,direct Action

Tenneco Inc · NSN 2510-01-178-8591 · FSC 2510 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 2510-01-178-8591 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 2510-01-178-8591. Primary manufacturer part number: 6863.
Features
  • Shock Absorber,direct Action — FSC 2510
  • Operation Method: HYDRAULIC
  • Piston End Connection Style: RING
  • Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter: 0.750 INCHES IN
  • Cylinder End Nominal Inside Diameter: 0.750 INCHES IN
  • Protective Shield Type: DUST
  • Cylinder End Connection Style: RING
  • Nominal Extended Length: 30.875 INCHES IN
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 2510-01-178-8591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 2510 (No Item Name Available) of the Vehicular Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Tenneco Inc. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN2510-01-178-8591
Primary Part Number6863
Item NameShock Absorber,direct Action
FSC / FSG2510 / 25 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTenneco Inc
StatusACTIVE
Operation MethodHYDRAULIC
Piston End Connection StyleRING
Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter0.750 INCHES IN
Cylinder End Nominal Inside Diameter0.750 INCHES IN
Protective Shield TypeDUST
Cylinder End Connection StyleRING
Nominal Extended Length30.875 INCHES IN
Nominal Compressed Length17.875 INCHES IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5950-00-097-9152 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5310-00-125-81736863 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Telemechanics Inc
3020-00-269-969310467PC7A531 INTERCHANGEABLE
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1680-00-631-7343686 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Ami Industries, Inc Div Utc Aerospace Systems
5995-00-724-2427 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2530-00-845-1524F33164 INTERCHANGEABLE
Parts Kit,hydraulic Brake Master
Federal Mogul Corp Sub Wagner Brake Moog Automotive Div
5950-01-040-05375904187 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems
5950-01-088-2056 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
6515-01-339-3391JJ6863 INTERCHANGEABLE
Stockinet,surgical
Cardinal Health 200, Llc
6515-01-647-8401 INTERCHANGEABLE
Padding,cast-Splint,orthopedic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6863 PRIMARY Tenneco Inc (USA)
AX-268A PRIMARY Ford Motor Craft (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-097-9152INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5310-00-125-8173INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
6863
3020-00-269-9693INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,SPUR
10467PC7A531
1680-00-631-7343INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,AIRCRAFT
686
5995-00-724-2427INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE ASSEMBLY,RADIO FREQUENCY
2530-00-845-1524INTERCHANGEABLE
PARTS KIT,HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER
F33164
5950-01-040-0537INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
5904187
5950-01-088-2056INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
6515-01-339-3391INTERCHANGEABLE
STOCKINET,SURGICAL
JJ6863
6515-01-647-8401INTERCHANGEABLE
PADDING,CAST-SPLINT,ORTHOPEDIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 2510-01-178-8591?

NSN 2510-01-178-8591 is a Shock Absorber,direct Action, manufactured by Tenneco Inc, classified under FSC 2510 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 2510-01-178-8591?

NSN 2510-01-178-8591 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 6863 (Tenneco Inc), AX-268A (Ford Motor Craft).

What NSN replaces 2510-01-178-8591?

There are 10 known substitutes for 2510-01-178-8591: 5950-00-097-9152, 5310-00-125-8173, 3020-00-269-9693 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6863?

Key specifications for 6863: Operation Method: HYDRAULIC; Piston End Connection Style: RING; Piston End Nominal Inside Diameter: 0.750 INCHES IN; Cylinder End Nominal Inside Diameter: 0.750 INCHES IN. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

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