Poly bushings on front sway bar

aldive · 05-30-2002, 10:58 AM

Has anyone added poly bushings on the front sway bar on a late model Explorer that has an Explorer express rear sway bar ( with the poly bushings )?

I have ordered the poly bushings from Explorer Express for the front sway bar on my lowered 99.

ChuckyD · 05-30-2002, 11:10 AM

I thought you said they came with Poly Bushings???

aldive · 05-30-2002, 11:13 AM

I have never siad that. The front bar is a stock Ford item; there is no need to change bars on the 99. The rear bar ( EE bar, that is ) comes with poly bushings.

*rvitek* · 05-30-2002, 12:06 PM

Al - when you get them installed, can you let me know how hard this task is? I'm also about to order them, but hesitating until I find out how bad a job they are.

Thanks!

aldive · 05-30-2002, 12:12 PM

I shall be happy to let ya know.

It appears to be a very simple job; should tale about 10-15 minutes.

*X24* · 05-30-2002, 12:16 PM

I'd be interested in knowing what kinda handling response you get out of it. I have basically the same suspension as you so if you think they help a lot then maybe I'll go for them. Thanks.

aldive · 05-30-2002, 12:17 PM

We should have some answers soon.

05-30-2002, 10:58 AM	#1
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Poly bushings on front sway bar Has anyone added poly bushings on the front sway bar on a late model Explorer that has an Explorer express rear sway bar ( with the poly bushings )? I have ordered the poly bushings from Explorer Express for the front sway bar on my lowered 99. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

05-30-2002, 11:10 AM	#2
ChuckyD Moderator Emeritus Elite Explorer ECX Member Oceanside, NY 03 4Runner SR5 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,866 Vehicle Specs	I thought you said they came with Poly Bushings??? __________________ ChuckyD's Mugshot and Info.. NEW PICTURE!!!!!!!! 10/02 "We know what we are, but know not what we may be." -- William Shakespeare http://www.myspace.com/therealsicilian9

05-30-2002, 11:13 AM	#3
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have never siad that. The front bar is a stock Ford item; there is no need to change bars on the 99. The rear bar ( EE bar, that is ) comes with poly bushings. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

05-30-2002, 12:06 PM	#4
rvitek Elite Explorer Wauconda, IL 2001 XLT 5.0 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 659 Vehicle Specs	Al - when you get them installed, can you let me know how hard this task is? I'm also about to order them, but hesitating until I find out how bad a job they are. Thanks! __________________ 2001 XLT 5.0 AWD. 2001 Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy, 5.7l EFI/Bravo III http://www.thevitek.com

05-30-2002, 12:12 PM	#5
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I shall be happy to let ya know. It appears to be a very simple job; should tale about 10-15 minutes. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(

05-30-2002, 12:16 PM	#6
X24 RAMajama Pleasant Valley, NY 05 RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4,995 Vehicle Specs	I'd be interested in knowing what kinda handling response you get out of it. I have basically the same suspension as you so if you think they help a lot then maybe I'll go for them. Thanks. __________________ X24's Page 1998 XLT - PICS -- MORE PICS -- My Email 2004 MXZ REV 600HO

05-30-2002, 12:17 PM	#7
aldive Elite In Memoriam 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,271 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	We should have some answers soon. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30 RIP Al Franklin! 1947-2010. Gone but not forgotten! :(