could this product smooth out the ride???

[slugmike]

hey all,

stumbled upon this listing on jc whitney

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...10101&langId=-1&modelId=1129223&storeId=10101

its for a "COIL SPRING 2-WAY ADJUSTER AND STABILIZER"

claims to make the ride more smooth/comfortable.

anybody have any experience using these? i'd sure as hell be willing to pay $7 to smooth out the sport a bit...

 

[DocVijay]

You can't use htem in the back as yuo have leaf springs. In the front I don't think you have coil springs, do you? They still used torsion bars I thought.

So, unless you have coil springs, then no, they won't work.

 

[slugmike]

You can't use htem in the back as yuo have leaf springs. In the front I don't think you have coil springs, do you? They still used torsion bars I thought.

So, unless you have coil springs, then no, they won't work.

heh you're right. as you can probably tell i'm not too knowledgable about fixing up the X.

i found this on the same site tho, would it work?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...10101&langId=-1&modelId=1129223&storeId=10101

this one is a "ride control helper" that is supposed to mount on your rear shocks to smooth out the ride...

 

[DocVijay]

heh you're right. as you can probably tell i'm not too knowledgable about fixing up the X.

i found this on the same site tho, would it work?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs...10101&langId=-1&modelId=1129223&storeId=10101

this one is a "ride control helper" that is supposed to mount on your rear shocks to smooth out the ride...

Nah, I really don't see those helping too much either. Basically you (and I) have a shorter wheelbase Explorer. The ride is just naturally rough. Not much you can do about it, really.

 

[X~FACTOR]

I believe James T tried that same set up. Didn't work much I heard. Your best bet really is to get a very good set of shocks. Combine that with the right set of tires and your good to go. Don't get sucked in with those gimmicks and false advertisements.

 

[green 97]

All of that stuff is junk. Go with a good shock and good tires. It all depends on what ride you want and if you are going to haul anything.

 

[slugmike]

i replaced the shocks pretty soon after picking up the x...

went with monroes. the ride was great for approx 2 weeks, then it went back to feeling just like it did before.

maybe i'll give the tire thing a try... i think my tires have a good amt of tread left on them tho

 

[Rhett]

How are those supposed to install? Do they fit in-between the coils or what?

 

[X~FACTOR]

I found this for ya. I think its the same coils from JCWhitney.

i bought some coils at Autozone that go over any shock as a coilover. had to make some brackets/etc. figured id test it out and post about it if it made a difference. worked ok, but not worth the effort for the small change.