96' Fixing Up Troubled Ride...

[kraze]

I have a 96 explorer with V8 and awd. The problem is the truck is up to 84k and starting to develop a very poor ride. I can hear the front suspension sweak when the suspension articulates over dips in the driveway. The ride is very harsh and I can feel the grain of the road (well almost). At low speeds a sharp turn can still prompt a squeal from the tires. I dont want to buy another car, I simply want to see what steps I can do to fix up the front and rear suspension. Its also very clunky and tracks poorly and to top it off I also have the 55-65 shakes.

Are there any bushings that I could/should replace? Any other parts that might help smooth things out?
How about a softer toxico rear spring?

I want to bring the ride as close to new, and wont mind investing some cash, the engine is stronger.

Any help will appreciated!

Thanks,
Rob

 

[soupbone]

Hello and welcome.

Id get new shocks (gabriel vst,edelbrock,bilstien,monroe,old man emu,rancho,etc) and get an suspension alignment. im not sure about the new bushings though. anybody else want to comment....