REALLY Feeling The Road

[chalupabatman]

This week I have been really feeling the road, I am not sure if anyone will understand what I mean by this, but mostly when I go through intersections I feel like my car is in a "divet" in the road and starts to lean as if it is about to flip. (I know explorers are top heavy, but this happens when I am going 35 - 40 mph, not 80 - 90

What could be causing this? I know my vehicle is close to extinction (not all just mine) but if I feel the repair is worth it $$$ wise I will totally go for it!

 

[swshawaii]

Vague and confusing symptoms. Leaning while turning? If so, start by checking the front and rear sway bar end links.

Many auto repair, tire, or alignment shops offer free suspension inspections. Call around, most larger shops will do it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285772&highlight=sway+bar+end+links

 

[chalupabatman]

Vague and confusing symptoms. Leaning while turning? If so, start by checking the front and rear sway bar end links.

I do not feel anything while turning. It feels fine then. I feel it mostly when the road is a little choppy or has been worn down just a little. Does that remove a little ambiguity?

Many auto repair, tire, or alignment shops offer free suspension inspections. Call around, most larger shops will do it.

Nice, I was unaware of this, I will call around and see what I can find.

 

[96eb96]

I do not feel anything while turning. It feels fine then. I feel it mostly when the road is a little choppy or has been worn down just a little. Does that remove a little ambiguity?


Nice, I was unaware of this, I will call around and see what I can find.

how old are the shocks

 

[swshawaii]

how old are the shocks

Bingo! Wouldn't surprise me if they're original. Are they black?

 

[chalupabatman]

Bingo! Wouldn't surprise me if they're original. Are they black?

Not even sure where to look to find the shocks and/or check the color....

 

[96eb96]

If they are original it will ride like a giant marshmellow.

 

[chalupabatman]

If they are original it will ride like a giant marshmellow.

I would not say it is that bad, as sometimes I do not feel it (or maybe I am used to it). I do feel that from time to time it is like I am floating tho.

 

[96eb96]

I would not say it is that bad, as sometimes I do not feel it (or maybe I am used to it). I do feel that from time to time it is like I am floating tho.

shocks or maybe body mounts. Are you in a salt area?

 

[chalupabatman]

shocks or maybe body mounts. Are you in a salt area?

No, this is not a salt area (no coastal area nor snowy area)