need information about shocks

[ford96explorer]

need information
i have ford explorer limited 96 4 door and want to change all four shocks so i like to know which company shocks is good.i am little confuse in trunk place where we put the jack there is ON /OFF switch button which is for air suspention can any one tell me what is that for?is it somthing to do with the shocker?

 

[Turdle]

Here may be some help-

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213238

I think you can bypass the "air ride" system for simplicity.

 

[aldive]

I have been very pleased with Rancho 9000 shocks on my '99.

 

[sean99]

The switch controls your air ride shocks. You will need to switch it off if you go with non-air ride shocks. you will also need to cut a couple of wires to the message center to keep from receiving air ride warnings.

 

[ford96explorer]

The switch controls your air ride shocks. You will need to switch it off if you go with non-air ride shocks. you will also need to cut a couple of wires to the message center to keep from receiving air ride warnings.

which wire need to be cut that i wont recive message from receiving air ride warnings?plz can any one send me diy for that?or explain me in detail step by step what to do.
Thanks

 

[sean99]

This thread shows a 98 diagram, I am not sure if its the same for a 96 Lots of good info here.... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141012&highlight=shocks+air+ride

 

[ford96explorer]

like to know what you think about Rancho RS99296 Shock, RS9000X, Triple-Tube, 9-Way Adjus.will it fit in my 96 explorer?do i need to do altration with the fitting or pipes?

 

[torqlox]

Dammit I guess I have air ride as well since I saw the switch on mine. Is air ride a bad thing? Why does everybody on here bypass it?

 

[99ex22]

I recomend the KYB Monomax shock to everybody. Here is the link-it sais it all, handles great!http://www.lesschwab.com/shocks/kyb_monomax.asp

 

[sean99]

Dammit I guess I have air ride as well since I saw the switch on mine. Is air ride a bad thing? Why does everybody on here bypass it?

The air ride on my 99 works fine...The main reason for bypass would probably be cost. 98 and older used 4 air shocks and costs around $470+ for the set. Your 99 only uses two rear air ride shocks. They are load leveling, and will adjust to the load you are carrying. I paid around $170 for the pair a couple of years ago. Standard shocks are used for the front.

 

[torqlox]

The air ride on my 99 works fine...The main reason for bypass would probably be cost. 98 and older used 4 air shocks and costs around $470+ for the set. Your 99 only uses two rear air ride shocks. They are load leveling, and will adjust to the load you are carrying. I paid around $170 for the pair a couple of years ago. Standard shocks are used for the front.

Great info Sean, I guess I am happy that I do not own a 98' LOL