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  1. R

    Shock Decision 2000 EB with TT, Shakles and 3"BL

    The time has come to look at purchasing some shocks for my truck and wanted some input from the community. Current Vehicle spec, 2000 EB Explorer, TT, Warrior 153, 3"BL: Short term plans are to add Cragar Soft 8 15x8 RIMS and Goodyear MTR Kevlar 33x12.5x15 tires (pretty heavy tire package)...
  2. 9

    Shock Recommendation?

    Hey guys, looking for some opinions here.. It's time to replace the shocks on my 2000. Handling and ride quality have been steadily declining and the D/S rear looks like it's leaking, so I know where some of my tax return is going this year. I will also probably replace the '5th shock' in...
  3. A

    2003 Aviator 2WD. Could I lower it?

    I would like to replace the rear shocks. It has an independent rear suspension. Where can I find the correct shocks/struts and Can It Be Lowered just a few inches front and rear?
  4. J

    Replaced Shocks, sits higher now?!?!

    Hey guys, first post! I've searched all over and don't seem to find anything similar. I had my buddy replace the lower ball joints, upper control arms, and all 4 new Monroe Sensatrack shocks. Body roll is waaaay reduced, which I really like. Lots more control. Ride is harsher than I...
  5. A

    Looking for suspension advice

    I have a 98 Ford Explorer Limited sitting in my garage that I don't use. It has a V8 that runs great so I want to use it as a play vehicle when I take my boys camping, etc. Except for the "lean" it's in great shape. First of all it leans to one side, i've been told that the automatic air...
  6. B

    Tie rods scraping body panel underneath feet after Bilstein shock upgrade.

    Proud inheritor of 98 Explorer XLT 4x4 V6 pushrod. Just had the shocks replaced with a nice set of Bilstein Heavy Duties. An absolutely amazing upgrade ($275 for all four from shockwarehouse), it got rid of sag in rear end and actually ended up lifting the truck perhaps a half of an inch or...
  7. M

    Getting 6"Lift. Need New shocks.

    im getting a total of 6 inches of lift. (3"body and 3" add a leaf and spindles.) i need new shocks for the rear but i dont know which ones i need,? anyone help?
  8. loner4u69

    Spring over shock mounts. Pics?

    [/B]OK I wanna see how you guys did your rear shock mounts on your 8.8 spring over. Can you keep your rear sway bar in? I have 9inches total lift do i really need the rear sway bar? It has the death rock down the freeway. I can only guess what it will do if I take the sway bar out. Any and all...
  9. E

    suspension questions...

    lookin at getting some new sway bar bushings...will they help with handling at all or are they just worth it when mine really go bad??? also lookin for some new shocks, i was looking at procomp es3000's. suggestions???? i dd it to school and am looking to do some minor wheeling...
  10. D

    Coil Spring Replacement Suggestions?

    Hey guys, I've got an '02 Ex 4x4, and like alot of other guys with the '02's, both my rear springs are broken in multiple spots. I'm getting set to replace the rear springs as well as all 4 shocks. I've done some searching on the forum and have come up short with suggestions on what springs to...
  11. D

    i need to get 92 explorer 4x4 xlt fixed up

    i have a stock 1992 explorer 4x4 and i want to get it "fixed up" a bit i am a newbie and i dont know all that much about this yet.. can anyone help me out? can anyone do it for me for a cheap price...? im thinking something along the lines of a lift, suspension, and tires? anyone...
  12. E

    Hello

    Just wanted to get rid of the message, but I will just say today I replaced the shocks on my explorer from stock to monroe's. Didn't make much of a difference, but its a bit smoother. c'est le vie!
  13. drakeguy22

    Suspension

    okayy so im new to this.... i got a 99 explorer... 2wd, standard tranny. i cant find any suspension parts for it.... someone help!
  14. W

    Torque values for shock nuts/bolts '00 Ex xlt

    I'm replacing all 5 shocks today and need to know if there are specific torque values for the nuts/bolts on them. Thanks for the help. (4.0 sohc)
  15. C

    Front end noises

    I am just about done with this issue. I have replaced the entire front end using the info on this forum. Upper, lower ball joints and control arms, innner outter tie rods and even the rack and pinion. Just this weekend I replaced the shocks but still have this damn knocking in the front when...
  16. S

    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.
  17. T

    Rough Country Nitro 9000 Shocks for 1998 Ford Explorer?

    Hey, I recently purchased a pair of Rough Country Nitro 9000 Shocks for the front of my 1998 Explorer AWD. I was just wondering if these are good off-roading shocks or not. Thanks:exporange
  18. flexing

    flexing

  19. rear shocks

    rear shocks

  20. front dual shocks

    front dual shocks

  21. Shock mounts

    Shock mounts

    here is my front shocks. This pic shows the middle brace that holds the hoop bend for the dual shocks. You cant see it when you look at the shocks because it is behind everything.
  22. shocks with resevoirs

    shocks with resevoirs

    This is a new pic of my front shock set-up with the resevoirs installed. IT looks so much better now.
  23. back of shocks

    back of shocks

    this a photo of the back of my front shocks. IT shows the shocks and resevoirs also the S.S. braided lines.
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