ExplorerXLT95
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- City, State
- Annapolis, MD
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '00 XLT 4.0 SOHC
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC 4WD
Suspension: Stock height; ZERO suspension modifications
Goals:
Primary goal: Excellent/better-than-OEM ride quality/comfort on paved surfaces
Secondary goal: Substantially improved Substantially improved ride-quality and comfort when encountering roadwork/potholes/uneven pavement/etc
Tertiary goal: Improved cornering/handling
Replacement Options (ranked by price):
Koni Special Frnt (30-1614): $191.10 (2x$95.55; www.eshocks.com)
Koni Special Rear (30-1502): $179.34 (2x$89.67; www.eshocks.com)
Koni Special: $370.448
Edelbrock IAS Performer Frnt (ED3309): $151.90 (2x$75.95; www.explorerexpress.com)
Edelbrock IAS Performer Rear (ED3409): $151.90 (2x$75.95; www.explorerexpress.com)
Edelbrock IAS Performer: $303.80
OEM Frnt : $ 97.56 (2x$48.78; www.newfordparts.com)
OEM Lft Rear: $ 77.00 (www.newfordparts.com)
OEM Rgt Rear: $ 87.16 (www.newfordparts.com)
OEM: $261.72
Bilstein HD Frnt (F4-B46-2133-H0): $129.90 (2x$64.95; www.eshocks.com)
Bilstein HD Rear (F4-B46-2134-H0): $129.90 (2x$64.95; www.eshocks.com)
Bilstein HD: $259.80
Rancho RSX17000 Frnt (RSX17021): $102.80 (2x$51.40; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RSX17000 Rear (RSX17018): $102.80 (2x$51.40; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RSX17000: $205.60
Rancho RS5000 Frnt (RS5229): $89.30 (2x$44.65; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RS5000 Rear (RS5185): $89.30 (2x$44.65; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RS5000: $178.60
Rancho RS9000XL Frnt (RS999229XL): $??.??
Rancho RS9000XL Rear (RS999185XL): $??.??
Rancho RS9000XL: $??.??
Questions/Concerns:
My questions are simple:
1) Has anyone used any of the above shock absorbers? If so, what did you think about them?
2) Why would I choose one of these brands over the other?
3) Am I forgetting anything when replacing the shocks?
4) What is an "axle-wrap"? Do I need to replace it as well?
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions, advice, opinions, experience and comments!
Suspension: Stock height; ZERO suspension modifications
Goals:
Primary goal: Excellent/better-than-OEM ride quality/comfort on paved surfaces
Secondary goal: Substantially improved Substantially improved ride-quality and comfort when encountering roadwork/potholes/uneven pavement/etc
Tertiary goal: Improved cornering/handling
Replacement Options (ranked by price):
Koni Special Frnt (30-1614): $191.10 (2x$95.55; www.eshocks.com)
Koni Special Rear (30-1502): $179.34 (2x$89.67; www.eshocks.com)
Koni Special: $370.448
Edelbrock IAS Performer Frnt (ED3309): $151.90 (2x$75.95; www.explorerexpress.com)
Edelbrock IAS Performer Rear (ED3409): $151.90 (2x$75.95; www.explorerexpress.com)
Edelbrock IAS Performer: $303.80
OEM Frnt : $ 97.56 (2x$48.78; www.newfordparts.com)
OEM Lft Rear: $ 77.00 (www.newfordparts.com)
OEM Rgt Rear: $ 87.16 (www.newfordparts.com)
OEM: $261.72
Bilstein HD Frnt (F4-B46-2133-H0): $129.90 (2x$64.95; www.eshocks.com)
Bilstein HD Rear (F4-B46-2134-H0): $129.90 (2x$64.95; www.eshocks.com)
Bilstein HD: $259.80
Rancho RSX17000 Frnt (RSX17021): $102.80 (2x$51.40; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RSX17000 Rear (RSX17018): $102.80 (2x$51.40; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RSX17000: $205.60
Rancho RS5000 Frnt (RS5229): $89.30 (2x$44.65; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RS5000 Rear (RS5185): $89.30 (2x$44.65; www.amazon.com)
Rancho RS5000: $178.60
Rancho RS9000XL Frnt (RS999229XL): $??.??
Rancho RS9000XL Rear (RS999185XL): $??.??
Rancho RS9000XL: $??.??
Questions/Concerns:
My questions are simple:
1) Has anyone used any of the above shock absorbers? If so, what did you think about them?
2) Why would I choose one of these brands over the other?
3) Am I forgetting anything when replacing the shocks?
4) What is an "axle-wrap"? Do I need to replace it as well?
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions, advice, opinions, experience and comments!