New springs?

Tim S · 03-09-2005, 08:21 PM

I know my explorer is a truck but I was wondering how I could soften the ride a bit. I was told on here that I could put springs with a higher spring rate on instead. Now where would I be able to get them? If I purchased a lift kit do they come with springs that would soften the ride? However I would really like to just stay at stock height. Thank you.

*jayhawkexplorer* · 03-10-2005, 12:09 AM

Easiest way to soften the ride is with new shocks. For a soft ride, I'd suggest Monroe Sensa-Tracs. They retail for around $30 apiece and provide a good ride. But remember that you're driving a truck with a solid rear axle, semi-solid front axle, and a short wheelbase so its not ever going to ride real great.

Ryan1 · 03-10-2005, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim S

I know my explorer is a truck but I was wondering how I could soften the ride a bit. I was told on here that I could put springs with a higher spring rate on instead. Now where would I be able to get them? If I purchased a lift kit do they come with springs that would soften the ride? However I would really like to just stay at stock height. Thank you.

wouldnt it be a lower spring rate for a softer ride?

Tim S · 03-11-2005, 02:51 PM

Thats what I thought, unless the person who told me mistyped. jayhawkexplorer I thought that too aparently it doesnt only the springs control the softness of the ride. I found these: http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...sbushings.html Do they actualy work? Thank for any help!

03-09-2005, 08:21 PM	#1
Tim S Wannabe Elite Explorer Hauppauge, NY '92 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New springs? I know my explorer is a truck but I was wondering how I could soften the ride a bit. I was told on here that I could put springs with a higher spring rate on instead. Now where would I be able to get them? If I purchased a lift kit do they come with springs that would soften the ride? However I would really like to just stay at stock height. Thank you.

03-10-2005, 12:09 AM	#2
jayhawkexplorer Elite Explorer Mission, Kansas '97 XLT Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,225 Vehicle Specs	Easiest way to soften the ride is with new shocks. For a soft ride, I'd suggest Monroe Sensa-Tracs. They retail for around $30 apiece and provide a good ride. But remember that you're driving a truck with a solid rear axle, semi-solid front axle, and a short wheelbase so its not ever going to ride real great. __________________ Former owner of a '97 Explorer XLT, I let her go on 5/31/06 Had a Mazda Protege5 for 32 days before it got totaled by a fellow driver, now owner of an '03 Mazda 6s.

03-11-2005, 02:51 PM	#4
Tim S Wannabe Elite Explorer Hauppauge, NY '92 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thats what I thought, unless the person who told me mistyped. jayhawkexplorer I thought that too aparently it doesnt only the springs control the softness of the ride. I found these: http://www.explorerexpress.com/catal...sbushings.html Do they actualy work? Thank for any help!