1996 explorer all over the road! HELP

[evolutiox]

i just baught a 1996 ford explorer for a dd. It has big tires i think 32 or 33's other than that stock. The problem is that when i go over bumbs fast or slow the truck jumbs all over the road,has any one experianced this befor?

 

[AlexSport'00]

It is called "bump steer". Not sure exactly what to do to fix it. Maybe a dropped pitman arm since it has to be lifted to fit 32"s/33"s.

Can someone with more experience in this area confirm or deny what I just said?

 

[SoNic67]

If it "jumps", the shocks are worn or inadequate.
If steering wheel moves, steering rack can get a supplemental steering shock to mitigate steering jerking.

 

[colintrax]

Post some pics of the suspension and the entire truck. I'm not sure how they woulda fit 33"s stock. Could be the tires are hitting so bad it's knocking the truck around

 

[evolutiox]

I will post pics later today, I am not sure of the size they could be smaller i am pretty sure its not liffted, The tires dot hit, When the truck hits a bumb it seems like it just throws the truck around, I dont know if its just the truck kinda bouncing around or if the front tires get thrown cause it will pull really hard if you hit a bumb while on a turn.

 

[budwich]

front end issues... probably tie rods.

 

[Jasonx521]

**If you are talking about side to side rocking, then I would find a 1999/2000 front sway bar (bigger) and install new poly bushings and end links.
(Make sure to use enough of the poly grease on the bushings, and the end links are the proper length to level the sway bar) ( I always buy the tub of the clear silicone poly grease to ensure I have plenty and I have never had a squeak on any vehicle doing so)

**Then in the rear replace the rear sway bar to at least a 1" and replace the bushing to poly, including the end links. (same note on the poly grease)

**While you are at it, check your upper & lower ball joints. I would replace them with MOOG anyway, the best way to do this, is get the complete upper & lower control arms that come with new bushings. (MOOG)

**Install quality shocks; I don't know the amount of lift if any on your explorer, but I would only recommend the Bilstein 4600 series shocks (much better than most all, unless your talking about FOX, SWAY-AWAY, KING etc...)

**If your steering feels loose with slack; then replace outer tie rods (MOOG), steering rack (usually comes with inner tie rods) & pump (clean lines and install a inline filter), and most important is to replace the lower steering shaft. (Can't just replace the steering shaft u-joint, unless you fabricate your own lower shaft)