suspension

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...

After going through new upper ball joints in 2 months, and having the inner tie rods blown apart, I did some searching for something stronger. If you have anything to contribute, please do! :thumbsup: What I found: Dixon Bros has a super HD set up for big bucks. Out of my price range. Outers...

Hey Guys, I have a 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 SOHC 175,000 miles or so. Ive had the truck since 50000. I am a back yard mech and keep up with the truck. Truck was working fine, i moved to california for 18 months left it with the wife and now its breaking down in every way. My friends tell...

Hey i had noticed that on my 96 explorer the front wheels, mostly the left one, tilt out at the bottom. Is this supposed to be like this. I have noticed it on many fords of this era. it doesn't seem to get any worse or unevenly wear the tires. Could it be just they was the suspension works. I...

Howdy, My rear leaf springs have finally flattened out (Literally, they're flat), and I am now contemplating replacing both springs along with the shackles and related items... My question are: - Would it be worth it to install an add-a-leaf instead or replacing the springs(I'm leaning...

So I have suspension problems.......... I don't have any cracks that are common on the springs, but when I go over bumps (all the time with out AWESOME roads in the northeast) I get a bumping sound. It reminds me of a motor mount thats shot or non existent. Question is, do I just get new...

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...

hey. i have a 99 v6 eddie bauer x. it has about 86000 miles on it, and everything is original (drive train, frame, etc etc) and it sits low in the back. is there anything i can do to return it to the stock riding height? its maybe sunk down an inch or two.. is this a common problem? my brother...

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...

will a body lift for a 98 - 2000 ford Ranger fit in a 2wd 99 ford explorer???

I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. I just recently bought this explorer a couple days ago and did not notice the squeak while test driving it. I am sure that it is something that can be fixed with some lube or silicone spray but i'm not exactly sure what is making it squeak in the first place...

Does anybody know if the 3rd gen front spindles can be used on a 2nd gen explorer? (both 4x4) The reason I'm asking is that the later ones are aluminum, whereas the 2nd gens are heavy cast iron. I definitely don't do any off-roading, so strength isn't an issue. Mainly, is the geometery...

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...

I know this has been addressed before but i cannot seem to find the specifics i need. I have a 2003 Ford Explorer sport xlt and im looking to lift it a decent amountand run either 32's or 35's. questions i have are: 1) How to lift the front and the best way to do so.?? Ive read about cranking...

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

Hello, I have a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT, AWD. Both of my front sway bar end links have broke. The nut on the top seemed to have popped off as well as the bushings. What I have left is the bottom bushings and a nut. I tried loosening this nut but it keeps turning. I hosed it down with WD-40...

i have been thinking about installing a full size bronco front suspension on my 1992 explorer xlt 4wd. i was wondering if anyone has done this to their explorers or rangers. and if so on the coil buckets and radious arm bracket and arms did anyone use the fabtech mounts or make the bronco/ f150...

I have a '99 Explorer Sport and im wanting to put suspension blocks between the rear axle and leaf springs but the leaf springs are under the axle. Are there any relocation kits i could buy to move the leaf springs on top of the axle?

I just got a 92 2wd at auction. as far as I can tell, this baby was pampered. I am trying to research a few things about it though. Just got out of an old Japanese sub compact car, haven't owned a ford since the ranger in college, and there wasn't a desire to know how to fix anything at that...

I have a 98 5.0 XLT that I noticed quite the lean to the drivers side start about a year ago. I shrugged it off as a tilt in the driveway but finally noticed that it is getting worst. there is now a 2 inch height difference between the top of the front tires to the bottom of the fender. Is there...

Ok, been thinking! How effective is the fifth shock, I cant imagine it does much at all really, Does any one have any experiance of running without it at all? Would a modified mount system handle a full size shock and be more effective, also why is there just one and placed where it is? If...

Hi, I'm new to the Ford Explorer realm... I just bought new Explorer 2008, Eddie bower edition and I'm looking for lift kit (or suspension kit - I really do not know what is the right term) to lift it up for ~ 3-5 inch. I can not find kits fro 2008 in the web. I will appreciate if someone can...

glfredrick's 92 on the trails Here is a detail pic of the rear flex - note the spring is inside out...

glfredrick's 92 on the trails Here is a detail pic of the front flex.

Now my X sits level 38" to the wheel well with 31's

After installing my lift even with a new add a leaf from explorer pro comp my X still was not sitting level so I made my own shackle to level it out.

Dora Flexing on a Rock at Brown's Camp

View of rear after the lift & 33's

Side View after Lift and 33's

Front clearance with the stock tires after the lift.

A picture of the front axle laying on the ground so we could get the old bracketry off and the new lift bracketry on.

Here's a shot from head on after getting the lift and 33's on.

The clearance of the rear wheel whell with the stock tires still on

View of the flex from the other side (sway bars still attached)

rear tire stuff

more playing on that mound

a little flex on a dirt mound

Here is a picture of my '92 X after 31x10.50 tires and spacer/shackle lift.