New shocks after Shackles and TT?

[1997XLTcustom]

Im wondering if i need to get a new set of shocks after shackles and TT or if it'd be better just to keep them stock? I was looking at either Monroe's or Rancho's but am very open to any suggestions.

 

[Juggernaut31]

If the factory/ones that are currently installed on your EX are ok/serviceable, they are fine. at one time i had over 3" of lift with add a spring, and longer torsion bolts, and my shocks didn't bottom/top out. but if they are suspect, Monroes are a good/mid priced shock.

 

[DoraThe_Explorer]

I put the Monroe Sensa-Trac load adjusting shocks on my Explorer after shackles and add a leaf. These shocks gave an extra inch or so of lift .

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...-absorber-monroe_19710026-p?searchTerm=shocks

I put Rancho RS5000 on the front, and like them a lot. The other day I was reading a review on the RS5374 and those guys couldn't be happier with them.

 

[DoraThe_Explorer]

Here's a link to the Rancho RS5374 front shock review:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=388725

 

[DjDom]

Seeing as you have a '97 Explorer, I would swap out the factory shocks. They're guaranteed to be bad by now.
I have the same set up as Dora actually. (Says in my Signature)
It really improved the ride. It sure won't ride like a Cadillac, but it rides like a truck.
It's a pretty easy install too. Just get the right tools.

 

[DoraThe_Explorer]

Seeing as you have a '97 Explorer, I would swap out the factory shocks. They're guaranteed to be bad by now.
I have the same set up as Dora actually. (Says in my Signature)
It really improved the ride. It sure won't ride like a Cadillac, but it rides like a truck.
It's a pretty easy install too. Just get the right tools.

 

[Campoli]

I put the Monroe Sensa-Trac load adjusting shocks on my Explorer after shackles and add a leaf. These shocks gave an extra inch or so of lift .

Same here rides great but I went with bilstiens heavy duty in the front great stance and traction

 

[Beerking27]

I did Bilsteins front and rear but I would recommend getting bigger tires before upgrading the shocks. I noticed the most improvement after the tires

 

[woodco100]

Newbie here. I see TT a lot. What does it refer to ?
Thanks, Woody

 

[DoraThe_Explorer]

TT means Torsion Twist.

Read through this and it should answer some questions:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196965