Newb suspension problem

[ohbrian]

First post

Looking to possibly make a suspension mod to my 05 but I have no idea what will solve this. The problem is the rough side to side motion when entering a driveway or something at an angle, and going over speed bumps at anything other then a crawl feels like the front wheels come off the ground. I think if I ever left paved roads I would get whiplashed. What can I do to soften this up a little?

I've searched the forums but I don't see anything addressing this in particular. I'm not unhappy with the ride in general just these situations.

 

[BigDave!!!]

from the way you describe it bouncing around it sounds like you need new shocks but i dont know why they would already be bad on a brand new car

 

[jimbo74]

and an 05 doesnt have shocks, it has struts!

 

[BigDave!!!]

wups. your right i dont know why i was thinking he had a sport, disreguard that other post

 

[ohbrian]

The vehicle only has 2K miles on it. Maybe I'm just overly sensitive but it seems a bit harsh driving anything above a snail crawl into driveways and such. Doesn't do well over some speedbumps either. Feels very stiff.

 

[LBarr2002]

its an explorer...its supposed to be stiff

 

[Hartman]

What did you drive a Caddy before the Explorer? Perhaps a hovercraft?

 

[ohbrian]

What did you drive a Caddy before the Explorer? Perhaps a hovercraft?

Wheelchair.

 

[chris_miller]

Rough Ride

I would guess that is one of the reasons that Ford may not supply the Explorer in Australia from 2006. It has not been a poplular vehicle here. The ride quality is like a truck ( daaa) and the Shopping Trolley moms have opted to buy the Ford Territoy. The Territory is between a Ford Station Wagon and a Ford Explorer and has a nicer ride.

Not sure if you guys have them??

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