Those of you with 18s or bigger, what kind of shocks are you running?

[james t]

i currently have the Edelbrocks. they are overpriced, but they ride great.

the VST's rode good for a week or two. then, the ride started to go south real quick. both sets that i removed from the front were "limp". when they went on the truck, it was hard to compress them to mount them. when they came off, i could move the shock up and down with 2 fingers. one had oil all over it (it REALLY failed).

 

[emon]

Originally posted by Black Magic
What happened to the ones you had? Blow out or what?

How about yours, Matt? Do you still have Gabrials? How do you like 'em?

 

[Black Magic]

The ones I had were on my 91 4-door. They lasted for years, but are long gone now.

 

[X~FACTOR]

What do you have on now if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Black Magic]

The Bilstines. Check out my home page

 

[X~FACTOR]

...and how do you like 'em and how much were they?

Sorry about all the questions I just don't want to spend so much. On top of that spend it on the wrong shocks.

 

[Black Magic]

Well, you really can't get the ones I have. They were the ones for Saleen Explorers. You can still get Bilsteins Just not specificly for lowered Explorers.

 

[ShadowA2J]

Hey guys, a little off toipc, but I noticed a red "u" shaped bar on both Frankrizzo's pic and Black Magics. Being that I know very little about my truck, but am working on changing that, what is that red bar? Is it a sway bar?

 

[Hartman]

Yes.

 

[Black Magic]

That is a Saleen Anti-Sway bar. You can't get them anymore. But you can get the Explorer Express Anti-Sway bar. They are a better kit-n-fit out of the box. The Saleen bar requires you to get new bushings and other harware to get it to fit. The Explorer Express comes complete.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Is the EE sway bar worth the money? If it is, would it be okay just to get the ones in the back since the one in front looks pretty thick?

 

[Black Magic]

The EE ones are great! And Yes, get the rear. It will make a huge differnce. Also I am not sure but I think you 97 front might be hollow. So you might want to search and find out. It it is get the EE Front for a night and day difference in your ride!

 

[X~FACTOR]

Okay Matt I'll take your word for it and dozens of other members of this site. But is EE the only place to get these? Their prices are a little, well, pricey.

 

[james t]

EE is the only place to get them. Saleen doesnt make theirs anymore. the 95-97 front bars are the hollow ones, so get a front bar too. 98-up have the solid bar that doesnt need upgrading.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Thanks, James.

Would you consider EE sway bars and the Edelbrock IAS a "good buy" (worth the money)? I hate to spend so much money if the return is just so-so.

Thanks again for your input.

 

[stretch]

X-factor
I recently installed both front and rear EE sway bars and a set of edlebrocks for lowered X's (about a 2" drop) with a set of 18's wrapped in 255/55 Toyos. All I can say is DAMN!! It makes a huge difference. I have ridden in several cars that my X can now out handle. If you can afford it, do it!

 

[X~FACTOR]

Thanks, stretch-
How's the ride through bumps on the road? We have lots of those here in NYC.

 

[stretch]

The ride is a little stiff (but rides smooth) but that is what gives it it's great handling characteristics. Now I don't have to hit the bumps in the road, I can just slalom through them. Seriously though, when I bought my X the shocks were on their way out so I can't really compare before and after. I can say it's the best thing I've done for my street X.

 

[X~FACTOR]

Thanks for the input, Stretch.

 

[stretch]

Glad to help.