Shock Recommendation?

va2001ss · 11-15-2010, 02:41 PM

Just finished putting Monroe Reflex's on all four corners, nice improvement over the worn out factory set.

my98nnj · 11-15-2010, 04:09 PM

Are they firmer or a bit softer then the SensaTracks?

snapp central · 03-10-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dirt

I second the Reflex if you go Monroe. I had SensaTracs on my last Ex and the Reflex on this one, and I like the Reflex better- less body roll. I paid like $36/shock on RockAuto.

Joe Dirt,

I was just wondering if you replaced all 4 with the reflex.. Monroe for some reason doesn't list them anymore on their website with explorers (mine is 97 5.0). I wanted to go with 4 reflexes, despite this. any recommendations?

thanks Joe Dirt,

JAMES209 · 03-10-2012, 03:55 PM

Anyone have KYB-GR2's on front or have a comment? I just installed Monroe Max-Air"s on rear and am going to rebuild front suspension/steering next week. I ordered KYB-GR2's this week from Amazon. I wish I knew about the coupon code.

SoNic67 · 03-11-2012, 03:44 PM

Ask them if they would pricematch.

my98nnj · 03-11-2012, 07:13 PM

GR2's were a bit firm, though a great shock.
I swapped the fronts for Sensatrac's, still a controlled ride with a little more compliant ride noticeable on the highway. The rebound on the Monroe is a little softer.

JAMES209 · 04-18-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JAMES209

Anyone have KYB-GR2's on front or have a comment? I just installed Monroe Max-Air"s on rear and am going to rebuild front suspension/steering next week. I ordered KYB-GR2's this week from Amazon. I wish I knew about the coupon code.

I just replaced the 5th shock (Monroe SC2958"axle damper") this AM and the X felt very good, as if it was in control of the road. Well worth the $35. free shipping on Amazon.

pitbulldell · 04-18-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JAMES209

I just replaced the 5th shock (Monroe SC2958"axle damper") this AM and the X felt very good, as if it was in control of the road. Well worth the $35. free shipping on Amazon.

Just did the same thing yesterday, did not even know it was a 5th shock till i read it on here.Made a world of difference around corners especaily since I put the 20" wheels on, the back end would roll alot but not anymore.By the way I used a coupon code fron couponcabin and it was only $28 picked up in store from Advance.

**Turdle** · 04-18-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by JAMES209

I just replaced the 5th shock (Monroe SC2958"axle damper") this AM and the X felt very good, as if it was in control of the road. Well worth the $35. free shipping on Amazon.

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Originally Posted by pitbulldell

Just did the same thing yesterday, did not even know it was a 5th shock till i read it on here.Made a world of difference around corners especaily since I put the 20" wheels on, the back end would roll alot but not anymore.By the way I used a coupon code fron couponcabin and it was only $28 picked up in store from Advance.

Yup. I always said if you removed it and noticed no difference the one you removed was worn out. Thanks for updating this you guys!

**JohnnyO** · 04-18-2012, 03:21 PM

FYI for anyone thinking about getting Sensa Tracs, NAPA store-brand shocks are really Sensa Tracs just painted blue and half the price.

SoNic67 · 04-18-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Turdle

Yup. I always said if you removed it and noticed no difference the one you removed was worn out. Thanks for updating this you guys!

You can add me to that list too

Improvement to "cornering wobble" was so sensible that even my wife noticed it.

*rabbit91* · 04-19-2012, 02:13 AM

bought reflexs for the front today, $80 on amazon

96eb96 · 04-21-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyO

FYI for anyone thinking about getting Sensa Tracs, NAPA store-brand shocks are really Sensa Tracs just painted blue and half the price.

They sound like MonroeMatics (the lower line) to me.....Sensatrac is a black, lifetime warranty shock.

longgunner · 05-08-2012, 07:50 AM

Bought the Load Adjusting Monroe's for the rear of my kids 01 Sport, raised the rear end 2 inches. Put the sensa tracs on the front. Made a huge difference on overall ride. Thanks for all the great posts that encourages others to DIY!

masospaghetti · 05-08-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 94xlt4x4

Follow-up on an old thread - I ended up going with the Monroe Reflex up front and load-leveling Sensa-Trac in the back (seeing how bad she sagged with the back loaded up made this an easy decision). I'll follow up once they arrive and I get them installed!

I also used the load leveling Sensatracs in the rear, raised it up about an inch or so. Ride quality is good but the only comparison I have is a 2000 2-door Sport, which is always going to be choppier because of the short wheelbase. Sensatracs in the front too.

04-18-2012, 03:21 PM	#30
JohnnyO Sport Trac Moderator Pittsburgh, PA '08 Sport Trac Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,702 Vehicle Specs	FYI for anyone thinking about getting Sensa Tracs, NAPA store-brand shocks are really Sensa Tracs just painted blue and half the price. __________________ '08 Sport Trac, Gibson exhaust, K&N, Firestone Destination A/T's, Steelers regalia. "It is not the multitude of ale-houses that occasions a general disposition to drunkenness among the common people; but that disposition arising from other causes necessarily gives employment to a multitude of ale-houses." -- Adam Smith, 1776

04-19-2012, 02:13 AM	#32
rabbit91 Elite Explorer Surrey 00' 5.0L TT AAL 32"BFGs Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 355 Vehicle Specs	bought reflexs for the front today, $80 on amazon __________________ 00 Limited 5.0 4x4 BW4406 manual shift TT AAL sloped BL warrior Shackles 32" BFG ATs, Bambi mod, 4' firestik, CVT RTT, Front skid plate, Future Plans: SOA, Dual battery, Sliders, SAS

11-15-2010, 02:41 PM	#21
va2001ss Wannabe Elite Explorer Warrenton, Virginia 99 XLS Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 6 Vehicle Specs	Just finished putting Monroe Reflex's on all four corners, nice improvement over the worn out factory set.

11-15-2010, 04:09 PM	#22
my98nnj Wannabe Elite Explorer Boonton, New Jersey 1998 XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,294 Vehicle Specs	Are they firmer or a bit softer then the SensaTracks?

03-10-2012, 03:55 PM	#24
JAMES209 Wannabe Elite Explorer fort worth,tx 2000 explorer 5.0L E B Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 66 Vehicle Specs	Anyone have KYB-GR2's on front or have a comment? I just installed Monroe Max-Air"s on rear and am going to rebuild front suspension/steering next week. I ordered KYB-GR2's this week from Amazon. I wish I knew about the coupon code.

03-11-2012, 03:44 PM	#25
SoNic67 Wannabe Elite Explorer Newport News, VA 2001 V8 (Eddie Bauer) AWD Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,528 Vehicle Specs	Ask them if they would pricematch.

03-11-2012, 07:13 PM	#26
my98nnj Wannabe Elite Explorer Boonton, New Jersey 1998 XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,294 Vehicle Specs	GR2's were a bit firm, though a great shock. I swapped the fronts for Sensatrac's, still a controlled ride with a little more compliant ride noticeable on the highway. The rebound on the Monroe is a little softer.

05-08-2012, 07:50 AM	#34
longgunner Wannabe Elite Explorer 2001 EXP Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Bought the Load Adjusting Monroe's for the rear of my kids 01 Sport, raised the rear end 2 inches. Put the sensa tracs on the front. Made a huge difference on overall ride. Thanks for all the great posts that encourages others to DIY!