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Strangely enough, I have a very similar problem in my 98 EX, one that I have yet to figure out. One day I even grabbed a voltage tester and got signal as expected, however, even with a new bulb, the problem still exists....
I have the Monroe load adjusting shocks on my Ex, I love them. Even after about 4000 miles on them, they're just right. However, I only tow light loads, with ease of course
So I'm thinking of taking a grill from an expedition or F-150 from a junkyard, cutting it, and putting it in place of my currently faded grill.
Thoughts?
How much of a difference do you guys think Bilsteins will make compared to Monroe Sensa-tracs on my front shocks?
I've started to go off-roading and I feel like I'm going beyond what the Monroe's are capable to do...
I love seeing how many people ditch those side-steps, however, I do get complaints from my girlfriend when she's in heels...but I think there's another thread for that subject...
What was your first modification,big or small, to you guys' 2nd Gen explorer?
Mine was ripping off those big side steps, made a great aesthetic difference and even gave me some more ground clearance.
It does fit exactly what I want, and I have a feeling I won't be working them nearly as hard as you have....
I think I'll try them.
Should I get an alignment once I put them on though?
After some site searching, I found these measurements.
I'm gonna talk with a steel fabrication guy and see how much it would cost me if he made these for me. If he does, what type of bolts should I use and how much should I torque them down?
I'm no engineer, but not having a piece to connect the two sides of these types of shackles seems like a bad idea...
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Superior-Automotive-Adjustable-rear-shackle-bars/_/N-25n2?itemIdentifier=540393_0_0_...
I have thought about AALs, however, my rear shocks are pretty stiff and I thought using AAL would make it too stiff.
What kind of difference is there between the long AAL and short AAL?
Currently I've been researching lift shackles and deciding which to go with and I've come up with two candidates.
The first is the Belltech 6400 Shackle Kit...