Ride Hight

[jwhawg]

Ride Height

Hello All

Thanks for allowing me to join the forum. Iv'e been reading great stuff posted here. It's been real helpful so far.
Anyway, my 97 2dr sport was showing signs of front end wear. You know wandering, uneven tire wear, etc. I jacked it up and checked for ball joint play. None. Even when I got the big pry bar out, still no play. So I started reading the manual and looking at the suspension itself. Found that the top of the tire was already adjusted out as far as it was going to go. HMMMmm..
I figured for some reason to check the ride height. He heee. It was about 2" if you can belive that! Ford says between 4.35 and 4.5 is correct. So I adjusted it back to where it needs to be. Man what a difference. Feels like a different truck. Just thought I'd pass it along.
jwhawg

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

Welcome to the site

 

[jwhawg]

Thanks,
This is good stuff !!
I really like my xploder too. It's been real good to me !!

 

[TheRookie]

Welcome to the site.
I would probably recomend an alignment now. Who knows how far off stuff may be.

 

[jwhawg]

Yep, I drove it around a bit. The wheel is still lined up good and it doesn't pull or wander, but I will still take it for a line up just to see how bad I really messed it up. I like to have my STUFF straight !!! Heh
Thanks for the welcome also.

 

[TheRookie]

Just because it drives straight doesnt mean things like camber are in check.

Good idea to get it done. and ALWAYS ask the shop for the alignment print out when they are done. That way they dont just "tickle the toe

 

[jwhawg]

Good advise. I've had mine tickled a time or 2. I think that's why I found myself on the floor seeing what I could see.