Flye
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- City, State
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '96 XLT
I realize this has been posted/answered many times before, but it seems most are looking for lowest cost or are involved in off roading. Please let me know current thoughts if there is ANY shock out there that can take harshness out of ride.
1996, Explorer XLT, 250K miles, V6, 4WD. Current shocks are Bilsteins, about 8-9 years old, probably 80K on them.
NO off roading
Some light hauling, occasional boat tow, but I'd give both up to get ride better.
Is FINE on somewhat smooth roads. Handles fine. The PROBLEM is on I-264/Virginia Roads, which are full of pot holes, pot hole repairs that are uneven or coming out, expansion joints, etc. There is about a 10 mile stretch on my frequent commute that is infuriating in that it is bouncing/slamming the truck so hard.
I can't change the torsion bars or leaf springs, but am I throwing money away thinking I can put a new set of shocks in that will actually get the ride to at least 'acceptable.
Will Shocks help? IF yes, what brand are people seeing a real improvement?
I realize a '96 with 200+ will be considered 'long in the tooth', but I have to say thing has been the best vehicle I have ever owned and am going to try to get a couple more years out of it.
Thanks,
1996, Explorer XLT, 250K miles, V6, 4WD. Current shocks are Bilsteins, about 8-9 years old, probably 80K on them.
NO off roading
Some light hauling, occasional boat tow, but I'd give both up to get ride better.
Is FINE on somewhat smooth roads. Handles fine. The PROBLEM is on I-264/Virginia Roads, which are full of pot holes, pot hole repairs that are uneven or coming out, expansion joints, etc. There is about a 10 mile stretch on my frequent commute that is infuriating in that it is bouncing/slamming the truck so hard.
I can't change the torsion bars or leaf springs, but am I throwing money away thinking I can put a new set of shocks in that will actually get the ride to at least 'acceptable.
Will Shocks help? IF yes, what brand are people seeing a real improvement?
I realize a '96 with 200+ will be considered 'long in the tooth', but I have to say thing has been the best vehicle I have ever owned and am going to try to get a couple more years out of it.
Thanks,