suspension

Hi all, I'm having a situation in my 03 explorer xlt when going over any kind of bump. It sounds like metal hitting metal, a clanging rattling noise in the front end. On jacking the front up the only way I can replicate any sort of noise is by actually rotating the tire around then stopping...

Hello, I recently got my upper ball joints replaced and after i turned a corner a very loud pop noise came from the front of my car. Now my wheel is a bit wobbly (Wasn't wobbly when the pop happened. Started the next day). I have a 2002 ford explorer. I recently got all new brakes, rotors and my...

Long time reader, first time poster. In preparation for the upcoming camping season I want to replace some suspension components to improve the ride, replace worn out part and give my wife some peace of mind that the Explorer isn't going to break down while on a trip. It is a 2002 XLT 4.6...

Hey Guys! I have a 99 4.0 SOHC 2WD that im looking to upgrade the front suspension on. Its near stock, just has a simple lift with fox shocks on it but looking for a kit to basically replace a lot of the stock components that seems to be slowly but surely going out on me. What kits are out...

So i am looking to throw a 2.5 in lift on my 2000 sport. Im trying to figure out the best way to put that on there. Ive seen everything on here from complete axle swaps to leaf spring replacement. Im just looking for 2 inches and a firmer ride what would yall recommend? Sorry if this is a...

Hey so I have a 96 4.0 rwd explorer xlt, I was just about to buy a set of new bilsteins for it but am a little confused. So far I have come up with the part numbers 24-021326 for the rear and 24-021319) for the front. The part I'm confused about is the wesbsites say these don't fit my vehicle...

I have a 98 limited edition 4.0 explorer, my first vehicle so pretty attached and don't want to sell. I need something to pull my other car around to events. I'm sure the 4.0 can handle towing 5k lbs but I know for a fact suspension will sag once I put the trailer on. The truck already has the...

:salute: Hello Everyone I am new to the forums. I own a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4, 90,000 miles on it runs like a gem. I have done just about everything i want to do it except the tires, rims, lift and exhaust... My main issue as most is lifting it. Of-course i have the rear sag which...

Hello everyone, My name is Ray. I live in South Louisiana and work in the oilfield, offshore and on land. I use my truck for work so it is my home away from home and my office. I bought a 04 ST last June, it is a 2 wheel drive model. I would like to dress her up a bit. What I have done already...

Hey folks, I'm totally confident I can do any mechanical work but I'm not sure what work to do... I recently came into a couple thousand dollars and my 91 XLT with manual hubs and transmission, 3.73 Limited slip, overall good condition... is starting to get old and loose. I really want a...

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...

I currently have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L V6 2WD. So far all that I have been able to do is upgrade the speakers and stereo to a Kenwood Head Unit plus JL Audio Coaxial Speakers. I have also Gone ahead and both purchase and installed the Traxda (truxxx) Lift and level kit for the...

Hi, I have a 97 explorer and the chassis cross member that the top of the ALC shocks bolt onto has rusted and snapped. Does anyone have designs or specs for fabricating a new stronger cross member to replace the snapped one? I can fabricate but would like to make up a new part before tearing...

so i've been going to these JDM and Slammed Society events lately and i got the idea of doing something that i THINK is original: blacked out LED tail lights, black wheels, black trim panels, black grille, and blacked out the center raised portion of the hood. The issue is, i want to lower my...

I'm sure we all know how top heavy the stock explorers are, and I was wondering if it is possible to lower the suspension a safe amount to counterract this, and/or lower the truck's center of gravity in any way. Any ideas are welcome and greatly appreciated.

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...

Well, my 2000 EB is showing a little age, clearcoat worn down, noisier inside, needs new windshield (thanks gravel truck!) so even though it doesn't use a drop of oil and the transmission is still excellent, I went for a shiny newer one yesterday. New for me is 2003 EB with hi kms but...

The who;le reason of joining this site was for me to learn more about my 1992 ford explorer xlt. it has 4x4 and im new to wheeling so im trying to figure out what type of suspension system people would suggest for the front and back axles. ill probibly rebuild the whole susp system but i dont...

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...

I am new to my explorer and cars in general and i need help figuring out what these boots are. I am also wondering how much it would cost to replace them and if i could do it myself. I have a 1998 4x4 explorer sport.

Hey, I have searched the forum for answers to my question but I have found nothing useful. I may not have used the right keywords so forgive me if this is a repetitive thread. If I have overlooked something could you simply point me in the right direction. Thank you. Headlight: Ok, heres the...

Hello all I have a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD and I wanted to lift it about 2 or 3 inches.I want to upgrade my stock 15' wheels to 18's or 20's. I don't plan on doing any serious offroading so I wanted to know the cheapest/simplest way to go about lifitng it about 2 or 3 inches while retaining...

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 need a how to or a video or a diagram showing how to repair the whole front end to my explorer sport. i went into a ditch and now the rims, axels, suspension, shocks, everything under the motor needs to be replaced. any manuals or how to's would be amazing. u can call or email me with...

So I have a 96 4 door 2wd XLT, I'm going to probably 2" TT in the front, and I am on a pretty tight budget. In the rear I'm debating between blocks and shackles. I know shackles are better, but also more expensive. I haven't done to much research on either one yet so any help would be...

OK, so I am far from an expert on the D35 TTB but every time someone does a thread on modifying theirs I get all excited and start thinking about what to do with my own. In the past few years I have collected quite a few links in relation to the TTB in the 1st gen Ex and I’m pretty sure lots of...

Hi everyone, I am a long time lurker and have gotten some very useful information from the forums. I replaced my front upper/lower ball joints a few years ago thanks to the great walkthroughs posted here but have recently started to have issues with my driver side upper joint again. I am trying...

I'm new here, and I don't mean to post the same thing I'm sure has already been answered, but I need some help here. I have a 2003 explorer AWD... I tried the search function but was unable to turn up a how to on replacing the front inner tie rods. Going to do the outer at the same time... If...

hey everyone, i just got this car about a week ago and the rear has been sagging a bit, especially when the car has weight in it. i want to upgrade the suspension front and rear but dont want to spend a ton of money, also i want to do a lift around 1 1/2 inches that will still look good with the...

I want to get rid on my 95 rangers twin i front suspension just dont like the idea of camper change eveytime i hit a bump. what is a good idea to swapout the front suspension without doing and major frame alterations.

Greetings, I am sure this is a popular subject but just could not find all the answers. Severly rusted cab and leaf spring brackets are leading to modifications to rear suspension to increase payload. Would like to load up to 2000-3000#. Shocks are rusted also and will be replaced along...

Ok so i just bought my first vehicle, and its a 1999 ford explorer xlt 4.0 SOHC 4x4 with almost 200,000 miles on it. Its a great truck and will have pictures up soon but when i turn side to side it squeals... even if im sitting still...and it squeals when the front of the truck goes up and...

lift kits for 2011 explorer? I am thinking about getting a 2011 explorer but I was wondering if there is any lift kits avaliable I would like to adjust my ground clearance from 7.6 to 9.6 if i were to buy the explorer?

Hey, i was lookin around under my truck the other day, and the driver leaf spring bracket (the shackle...is that what its called?) is almost completely rusted through. Does anyone have an estimate on those installed? thanks again, spence

First off I’ll say this is my first post here. Also, I do not own a Sport Trac but I’m seriously considering purchasing one. I’m in the process of choosing a second vehicle that suits my needs best. I’ll start off saying what I intend to use this vehicle for. 1) My main use and first...

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...

:rolleyes: plan on putting new lower ball joints on the X thursday. tmrw im going to get penetrating oil and let everything soak. I already read the writeup on changing them - but other than freezing the balljoints before hand is there any advice you guys could give? such as what caused problems...

Ok...so I apologize in advance for this coming across as a newbie question. But, I've searched all over and can't find exactly the info I'm looking for. Basically, I've decided on the method of lift I want. Right now I have some brand new 31" Kelly Safaris on my 92 Explorer and they rub a...

Ive noticed my 98 exp sport sits lower on the drivers side than the passenger side. It's a bit lower in the rear than in the front as well but i think that can be adjusted with the torsion bar. No struts/springs just shocks. Would a bad shock cause this? If not, any suggestions? Thanks