98 AWD Mounty: noob suspension question

[sleepergt98]

Hey guys,

Just picked up a '98 awd mounty w/ 130k on it. Looks like the factory shocks are STILL on it! Based on everyones recommendations in other threads, I wanted to go with Bilsteins.

The problem is, I've seen people speak of self-leveling suspension, and how the bilsteins won't work for that application :

PART#'S B46-2133-H0 FRONT; B46-2134-H0 REAR

I'm really not quite sure as to how to tell if i've got the 'self-leveling' suspension - if it would be airbag based, I know i dont have it...otherwise how can I tell? All four shocks are bluish in color...does that answer the question in itself?

Also, I was looking for an 'axle wrap' shock or some sort of horizontal component at the front end....didn't see anything - was this optional as well?

thanks...

-paul

 

[Turdle]

does it have fuses in the auto ride control fuse slots?
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180814&highlight=power+layout

 

[96PearlLimited]

that fuse panel looks nothing like mine lol im going to have to check this also i have a 96 limited 5.0 and i want to replace the shocks

 

[sleepergt98]

does it have fuses in the auto ride control fuse slots?
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180814&highlight=power+layout

Thanks man, much appreciated. Nope, no autoride suspension here. Were front end stabilizers standard on the '98 mounty? I couldn't find one crawling under the truck, but bilstein has a part # listed....if anyone has experience w/it, please let me know how much difference it made/was it worth it.
Thanks!