Bouncy ride ove speed bumps . . help

[nikolz]

I was wondering what the best thing is to do about settling the ride of my 2000 Explorer Northface 4x4?

Help . .

 

[fordX302]

is it stock height? lower? how much lower? these things we need to know before anyone can help you with your problem.

 

[nikolz]

Completely Stock . .

Cheers for the quick response, nobody in the UK knows anything about these vehicles even though they were sold here for about 5 years in RHD.

The vehicle is completely stock, but I would be willing to lower it, change shocks, springs etc if it would make a lot of difference.

The main problem is if you hit a bump, pot hole or speed ramp the vehicle wobbles/judders and just feel generally unstable.

I also need to work in a reasonable budget if possible?!?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[fordX302]

as far as speed bumps and potholes..... you would more then likley want a better shock. edlebrock ias are nice shocks, but cost 75 each. second imo is monroe sensatrac shocks, i had those before i lowered it, well i still have them, because i cant find a 4.5 inch drop shock, have to go custom that way.
also you would get far better handling around turns and braking if you replace that thin ass sway bar with a beefier one from explorerexpress.com they have many things for your truck, just becarful dont get the drop kit there, way to expensive for 2 inches.if you lower it it would handle a bit better on the bumps, it wouldnt wobble , but it would be a firmer hit, (less travel in the suspension.) you have any other questions id be glad to help. good luck with your explorer.

 

[nikolz]

Thanks again for your help with this.

Do you have the part numbers for the shocks, or a place I could get them from because I can't find anywhere in the UK to buy edlebrocks from and my Monroe dealer has asked for the part numbers.

How does the self-leveling work, does that mean you need special shocks on the rear?

I will buy them from the US if I can't find them over here as we get ripped of onprices over here.

Thanks again

Chris.

 

[Howard]

The rear shocks are air but the front are standard type. I don't know the part #s but the USA ones will fit fine. Check all the rubber bushes on the front too. They wear quite quickly and can cause this sort of issue.

 

[nikolz]

Cheers for your help, I've asked my local friendly mechanic to source some shocks for me now and also look at the rubber bushes . . .

On another note if I disconnect the battery does the stereo need it's code when I reconnect ? I purchased the car used and have not idea of the code

 

[Howard]

If you mean the standard Ford radio then yes it will want the code. A dealer can find out the code for you. Or it may be written on it (mine was). Just use the removal tools (two U shaped wires) slip it forward and see.

 

[nikolz]

Cheers Howard!