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    2” Lift, Longer Shocks?

    Hey, everyone. I’m thinking about installing some warrior shackles and cranking the torsion bars to raise the rear and front 2”. I recently purchased some Rancho RS9000 shocks and would hate to replace them with extended shocks so soon. I don’t do serious off-roading since I’m 2WD, only light...
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    Rear Suspension help

    Hello, I Just bought a 1997 Ford Explorer V6 4WD and I noticed after the I bought the truck that the whole rear suspension (Shocks) were completely destroyed. I failed to notice this during inspection of the car because it was parked very close to a wall so i was unable to see the area. Now I...
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    1998 ford explorer ltd ball joint replace

    I'm brand new to this site but I have used it several times to reference repairs on my 1998 Explorer LTD and it has been a fantastic resource. I am replacing the ball joints on my 98 Explorer LTD and was wondering if there is any helpful tips anyone has or can point me in the right...
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    How to change front shocks

    Hey guys, This is my newest video that will show you how to change out front shocks. Hopefully this helps people with changing their shocks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6dEXhEGoU8 Let me know what you think! **Also, if the video was helpful, give it a “thumbs up” on YouTube...
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    Explorer leans

    Hello, just bought a 98 explorer (my third try at explorers) it has 198XXX miles. The driver side leans, I have read the other post and know that the gas tanks and driver and battery are on that side. That being said I notice by pushing on the side that the drivers side shock is much softer than...
  6. The top of the old shock

    The top of the old shock

  7. The top of the new shock.

    The top of the new shock.

  8. The bottom of the old shock.

    The bottom of the old shock.

  9. The bottom of the new shock.

    The bottom of the new shock.

  10. Part of the shock cracked off.

    Part of the shock cracked off.

  11. New & old shock comparison.

    New & old shock comparison.

  12. A floor jack pushes the shock into place.

    A floor jack pushes the shock into place.

  13. Lift the clip, then pull on the shock.

    Lift the clip, then pull on the shock.

    Lift support shock removal.
  14. Always support the opposite shock with a Vice Grip.

    Always support the opposite shock with a Vice Grip.

    Always support the opposite shock with a Vice Grip when replacing lift support shocks.
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    Ford explorer Left hand rear shock is more compressed then right side?

    Hi guys, I just had new motorcraft branded Air ride shocks replaced on the rear, since the old ones were leaking apparently. I noticed that the rear shock on the left hand side is more compressed by an inch or two compared to the one on the right side, is that normal? In Australia the driver...
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    Air ride shock absorbers, how do you remove and install the hoses?

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone here knows how to remove the air hoses that go into the rear shock absorbers for my 2000 XLT? Also I havent removed the shockers but apparently my replacement Motorcraft branded Air shocks ( rear shocks ) dont have the electrical wires or anywhere to plug in...
  17. OEM Front Shock

    OEM Front Shock

    OEM Front Shock showing smaller diameter lower stem
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    For Sale Discounted Shocks

    Take advantage of a 5% discount on all shocks. Use 'explorer' as a promo code at www.shockwarehouse.com. Let me know if you need any assistance.
  19. SOA rear shock mount

    SOA rear shock mount

    After spindle lift and SOA
  20. Shock problem.

    Shock problem.

    Gabrial V.S.T. limiting travel. Removed shock lower mount and suspension dropped 4".
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    shock installation

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