shocks

Folk, Replacing all 4 shocks on my 1997 Explorer XLT and had purchase a pair of KYB GR-2 for the rear and a pair of KYB gas-a-just for the front. Is there any issue with put different shock on front than rear. I thought of putting the gas-a-just mono-shocks on the front due to engine...

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum and looking for a little help/advice/suggestions. I've got a 2000 ford explorer xlt - recently picked it up from an old lady with low miles and i love it but it squeaks a lot. I'm already considering changing the shocks for a smoother ride since it's quite...

Anybody have some help/suggestions on removing and replacin shocks on the Mazda B3000 SE, 1994 model?

before i get started i want to say i know that ford says not to use a plow with the explorers BUT I'm considering putting a plow on my 1st gen. Been doing a lot of reading up and cant seem to find much of what i'm looking for. i've heard the auto trans wont hold up with a plow, but i have a 5...

I just installed the load adjusting shocks from Monroe, gave me about a 1.5" lift. back end was sagging badly before and now its at an ideal height, although i could use new springs. Acceleration improved thankfully and the back end is consistent without bouncing on most road surfaces (All that...

Hey everyone. I have a 1999 Ford Explorer XL. My suspension has been driving me nuts this winter. It finally got warm enough outside for me to do something about the crappy suspension (I had cheap shocks in the rear - twin-tubes.. :( ) Anyway, here goes. Here are all of the parts that I got...

I just bought a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. It was stationary for about six years before the guy I bought it from began driving it, so it only has 64,000 miles. There are some cosmetic stuff to work on, but it runs like a hoss. The one performance issue I seem to be having is a squeaky front...

Okay so im planning on buying some Bilstein shocks and I know its all personal preference when it comes down to buying shocks and some people like Bilstein and some people like KYB's etc... So I was shopping around and have come to the conclusion that Im probably wanting these guys right...

Today's repair adventure is a tale of both kinds of luck. Started on passenger side where I had play in the wheel and figured the bearings might be bad. Took it all apart and found the bearings and races were fine (good luck). It seems that the previous owner must've installed new bearings and...

Hey guys, just had a couple questions about my 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. edit: AWD I recently replaced all of the ball joints myself with the exception of the upper passenger (should I change this one? it wasnt as bad as the lowers and the upper driver's side, so i neglected changing it...)...

Just thought I'd let you guys know... The lowering kit from Eibach (#35121.540) fits the Explorer 4x4... It was designed for the Ford Flex, but they both have the same springs (even though different Ford part #s)... At the SEMA show you may remember seeing the lowered Explorer with 22"...

I have a 1998 4WD 4.0 with 180,000 miles on it. Which shocks do you think would give me the smoothest ride? Also, if you have any other suggestions that would help the ride I would like to hear then too. The front sway bar link and the sway bar bushing front and rear have been done. Thanks for...

My 96 Explorer Limited has a load-leveling system. The pump in the rear runs a long time after the car is parked, annoying my neighbors to no end. Not my problem! My problem is: The vehicle bottoms out easily on dips in the road. I believe it's the shocks. The cost of the replacement shocks...

Will the Monroe load leveling coil over shocks level out my back end with my 2" Tt up front

So, while up north hunting (well, more like on the way up there), I noticed that I had some cupping of the inside edge of my front tires. It looks like it has been going on for a while, but I never noticed it before because I do mostly city driving, thus the vibration and noise aren't prevalent...

Hi, I just joined the forum and really like reading the posts and the tips for maintenance on the Explorer. I have owned Ford 4x4 vehicles for about 10 years and have enjoyed them all. All cars have quirks and Ford is no different. I have meticulously maintained my 05 Exlorer since I...

after much deliberating, i finally ordered a set of much needed shocks for my 03 ST, i was torn between pro comp es 3000's, monroe senstracs, and skyjacker hydro 7000's. i do some mild off roading, but not any hardcore rock crawling, just going offroad to reach fishing, mountain biking and...

Alrighty so I was looking around the site to try and find an answer to my problem but I haven't found one. :( I bought Rancho 5000's from Summit Racing. My stock OEM ones have never been replaced and since I've lifted the Explorer they were fully extended; needed new ones. Anyways, I...

Come to find out my rear shock has had a broken upper bolt for the past month and is the reason ive been hearing a booming sound in my rear end when going over bumps. how easy of a fix is it? and is it safe to drive with it hanging there? i took the spare tire off so it shouldnt rub the body...

I'm looking into getting Rancho RS 5000's for my 97 AWD v8 EB. Their site gives me 2 options, one for a 1-2.5" lift and one for stock height. If i'm doing a 1.5"- 2" WAR-153 shackle and tt lift will the stock height rancho shock absorbers still work without issues? I'd like to order them soon...

I got a 1998 Ford Explorer XLT, 4.0L OHV 4wd. The shocks have gone kaput and I need to choose some new ones for all four corners. Now the extent of my off-roading is about 50% and consists of trails for hunting, gravel/mud roads for work, and the occasional fire-break on the spine of a mountain...

So I have been on this site for about 3 months now and have done a lot of research and this is what i have found for us 2nd gens. Okay to start. 2WD lift idea. 2.5" tt Good thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47345&highlight=tortion+twist Doetsh 3" lift...

Everyone talks about compressing their shocks to get them in, but my KYB GR-2's that I am told match my model (96 sport 2wd 4.0) are too short. I have to jack up the A-arm and the shock is still fully extended. I'm half tempted to attach the lower bolts and nuts then do the top...