Edelbrock or Bilstein

[Todd]

I would have to agree with the poster above me. I have had the Bilsteins about 6 months or so now and am very disappointed. They are the worst riding shocks that I have ever had. They were great at first, but with this hot summer heat now, they are junk. I would strongly suggest against Bilsteins after having them for a little while. I can not wait to get my James Duff lift installed. The Bilsteins are going to the junkyard.

Take care and happy exploring!



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Todd Metzger
'Off-Road and More!'
93 "Ford X 4" XLT

 

[renner99]

I too have noticed the ever so slight "rocking" motion just after coming to a complete stop with the Edelbrocks. I look at it as a confimation that my shocks are still functioning - there is not the severe nose dive associated with worn shocks. Does it bother me? - No. Worth removing and switching brands - not even close! Best ride adjustment money I've ever spent. Period.

 

[JoeC4]

I have the Eddys on my 93 EB and i love the way they handle. I dont have any aftershakes or anything. And very little bounce in the front or rear end. They give me a nice smooth/firm ride. I also replace all of my bushings with the Energy Suspension kit so this also contributes to the firm ride.

 

[Kentucky Renegade]

Has anyone else used the Monroe's or the Napa Sensa Trac long term. Will they last, or do I need to just spend the extra money and get the Edelbrocks.

 

[JSterling]

Spend the extra cash on the Edelbrocks ... you won't be disappointed !

JSterling
'98 Explorer XLT

 

[DOGMAN]

With all the comparisons of Edelbrock, Bilstein, and Monroe, has anyone considered the Rancho 9000? They are easily adjustable from soft to firm, heavy duty, can be found almost anywhere, and just flat out perform well. I have them installed on my 91 XLT with a 4" Superlift and have put about 20,000 miles on them. Couldn't be happier. The nice advantage of the 9000 is its adjustability. If your needs change you can adjust your shocks accordingly.
The price is right too. I paid $65.00 each for mine in April 1999. At that time they also had a deal from Rancho that if you bought three, the fourth was free. So four shocks cost me $195.00 .
The choice is yours but at least there are a number of good options.

DOGMAN

 

[greengoose]

I had Pep Boys install a set of Eddys on my 99 Limited.
1st impression as I pulled out of the parking lot was WOW...soft plush drop over the speed bumps. I was looking for the "aftershake" it was there just ever so slight. My wife said it didnt feel percise and tight as it once was. She jerked the steering wheel back and forth and it didnt seem to respond. At this point I wanted to take them back. As it turns out what was wrong...or so it seemed ...was the lack of rocking. The new shocks removed all of the rocking motion that would normaly been felt when jerking the steering wheel.
I went out down a old BUMPY paved road that I normally travel on and my explorer doesnt walk across the bumps in the turns like it used too. Also on the highway the high speed roll is gone....it stays level in high speed turns...feels great!!!
My only slight complaint was that it feels kinda mushy in slow easy manuvering...not truck like. Feel free to email me if you have any further questions.


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Greengoose.
http://www.geocities.com/Baja/Ravine/4202/index.html
What goes around....comes around. Don't burn your bridges.
I wish I had my 99 Explorer here in Bosnia with me...

 

[Parker]

I don't know if you guys have seen it, but skittles has a post on the Eddys for $54. It looks like a real deal to me!! Just go to her post and it'll take you to the web site. I've noted the page numbers for Explorers.

 

[greengoose]

Just another great comment on my Eddys. My friend has a 95 XLT and took my 99 for a ride and was very impressed at how soft it took bumps yet it was very stable in aggresive turns. He went out and got a set last weekend for his ( he paid full price at Pep Boys) and he cant get over the complete change in handling over his old ones. His wife says it doest feel like its going to tip over anymore. (He doesnt have a computer so he asked me to share his story with you all.)

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Greengoose.
www.geocities.com/Baja/Ravine/4202/index.html
FORD= Fantastic Off Road Driving

 

[I8ACHEVY]

Hello all..
Just wanted to know if any of you have any experience or know of any experiences with a more aggressive package for the street as well as light off road use. For example..getting edelbrock's all around, as well as replacing the front springs and stiffening the rear leaf springs, and getting poly bushings all around. Since my '99 Explorer Sport sees more time on the street..I just want to be able to eat a few corners, and be able to take it off road once in a while.
Thanks
Aris

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Remember...I8ACHEVY

 

[Wil]

I have a bad shake with my OEM shocks when i hit a bump it shoots me sideways. I want to change my shocks and it sounds like the eddys are the way to go but if anyone else has RANCHOS on please let me know what you think of them. Im looking into the new rsx or the 5000s. thanx