Replacing the struts on 02 Explorer

[02EBEX]

Im waiting for my road bully spacer lift. And im looking to replace the shocks/struts. I just dont know what struts would be the best to go with my 2 inch spacer lift?? Any suggestions please help me out.

Also im not made of money so maybe something not so expensive?

 

[zerodevil]

i dont know if your spacers require longer struts or what not...but i got a set of KYB shocks off of ebay for like 280 or 320 i forget...KYB makes some pretty damn good stuff...i love the ride quality of my X now.

 

[02EBEX]

Yea those are the ones im looking into.
Its just Roadbully told me that i could ride with the stock struts, its just those *****es got about 140k on them and id rather replace them when i get my lift and tires put on. Instead of putting the lift on 1st then ordering new struts. Just blowin more doe that way.

 

[zerodevil]

you would be saving yourself both time(and trust me...at least for me...gen 3 suspension is an ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE to work on!!)...ive had no problems with my KBY struts, so if you decide to go with them, you can be reasonably asured you made a good choice.

 

[macknos94]

do you know the part number for the kybs. im looking too replace mine once i get my RB spacers but everytime i look i keep gettin them for 2nd gens.

 

[zerodevil]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-...itemZ120396277813QQptZOtherQ5fVehicleQ5fParts

if the mountie has the same suspension as the explorer, these will work for you(they are different that whats pictured).

 

[macknos94]

once chris tells me the spacers are ready im gonna order them thanks zerodevil

 

[zerodevil]

always glad to at least TRY and help ^.^

just make sure you take the nessasary precautions on ebay, ask the seller VERY specific(like to verify that hte kit is for an 02-03 explorer, and it is complete) questions so if things go south ebay will get you taken care of..he has a TON of feed back so you SHOULD be ok...but i dont take chances with ebay...and id hate to be the reason you get jipped out of a couple hundred bucks.

 

[macknos94]

usually i try to call them and talk to them but good deal