off roadin question

[Retardriot427]

hey guys, ive been off roadin a lot lately and ive noticed when i do so i hit the front differntial on the ground a lot, cause some damage, and once even making the front axle shoot up and bend the frame.

any suggestions that dont cost a whole crap load of money?

 

[Jason_25]

Hmm get some new shocks maybe? That should help control the suspension bounce.

 

[Retardriot427]

what kind of shocks would be good to get?
keeping in mind i still do use the explorer for normal day driving on the road.

 

[Jason_25]

RS 9000's are adjustable. When you want to get serious offroad, make them stiff, and when doing street driving, make them softer.

 

[Retardriot427]

holy crap, i wanna get the RS9000's with the dual control
on-the-fly shock adjustment......holy crap

 

[Alec]

Actually, most people soften their 9000s on the trail to rattle less teeth

 

[Jason_25]

Yeah I know, but in his situation stiffer would be better.

 

[PekingMan]

Be careful with that on the fly RS9000 system. I have a buddy who put it in a 4Runner and had nothing but problems with it. I have also heard numerous stories along the same lines. Anyone here ever use it and have a good experience?

 

[spiper]

Slow down! :roll:

 

[Retardriot427]

are there problems with just RS9000's without the fly system?

 

[PekingMan]

No, just the control system

 

[Positive Vibes]

I have the 9000's with the in cab adjustment. I've had it on for around 4 or 5 years and didn't have any problems till this last year. The rear some how melted against the muffler and I do get a leak when in full flex but this is remedied by pumping them up to 5 and then then adjusting them down. I like mine!

 

[RangerX]

I think the root of problem is clearance, not bad shocks. The suspension bounce is caused by hitting the diff on the ground, according to Retard's post. I recommend a diff guard to deflect the offending rocks and such, and bigger tires to put more distance between the diff and the ground.

 

[Broccoli1]

I agree w/ RangerX; the only way to get pumkin clearence is with bigger tires... then you will need a suspension or body lift so that the tires will have enough travel inside the wheelwell and finally-all of this doesn't come cheaply.Retardriot, you mentioned that you bent the frame- how fast are you offroading?
You can always just drive the heck out of it until ya break something then do your mods

 

[Retardriot427]

im getting 31x10.50s and a 2inch body lift, that should work.
and how much does it cost to repair the bent frame?