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2013 Explorer suspension upgrade

DCAT

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Hello fellow Explorer Enthusiasts,
My name is Denis. For the last fifteen years I was the proud owner of a 1994 Explorer XLT 4WD. I would still be driving that but for the hole that was blown in number one piston.
Now, I drive a 2013 Explorer XLT 4WD. I love the vehicle. However, it lacks the more nimble feeling of its predecessor. It is lumbering and it makes me feel as though I have purchased an "old person's" vehicle.
I would love to find out what, if anything, I can do to make the suspension stiffer and better reacting.
Thank you
 



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I, recently, purchased a 2013 Explorer XLT 4WD. I like it. However, It feels lumbering and bulky. I feel as though I have purchased an "old person's" vehicle! While the ride is not as pillowy, it reminds me of my father's 1979 Cadillac Fleetwood.
I hear that the Explorer Sport, of the same year, handles quite nicely. I, desperately, want my Explorer to have a more agile feel to it when I stick it in a corner. Is there anything that can be done?
Help!
DCAT
If you check out the 'Sticky' section of this sub forum you will see that there are threads on lifting and lower the Explorer. Using the Forum's Search program I also found this thread;
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346975&highlight=suspension

I had a 2011 Limited and I can tell you that in no way did it resemble the rides of my previous Cadillacs as you mentioned in your original thread. Much firmer and no floating at all. Perhaps the shocks are gone or going.

I will delete the previous thread you created on this same topic.

Peter
 






Welcome to the forum. I moved your thread to our Modified 2011+ subforum where the right folks should see it.
 






Hi Peter'

Thank you for your response. As you know, I'm new to the forum. I was unable to locate the "Sticky" section of the sub forum. I'm sure I overlooked it. However, this is my first forum and navigating it seems to be a bit of an issue for me.

Thanks
Denis
 






Hi Peter'

Thank you for your response. As you know, I'm new to the forum. I was unable to locate the "Sticky" section of the sub forum. I'm sure I overlooked it. However, this is my first forum and navigating it seems to be a bit of an issue for me.

Thanks
Denis
Hi Denis. It is the section right above these threads. Here are the 2 I mentioned;
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=391685
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394483

Peter
 






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