Cranmaro99
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2001 Explorer 5.0 AWD
I purchased this truck new in '96. It always rode lower than any other Explorer I pulled up alongside. Even when I had the ARC on it rode low and soft. When new it was like driving a Caddy or a Lincoln. Gradually, over the years that disappeared.
The only time the truck rose is when I put some weight in the back or in 4WD; and then it was only about an inch.
I had no idea what to expect with the conversion kit from Strutmasters. I've also coupled the new shocks with four new tires - P235/75R15's. All other major parts on the truck are original, i.e., rear springs, shackles, exhaust system, etc. Spent a lot of time in SoCal and Nevada, so I'm guessing that the no snow, no salted roads, mostly dry air was good for the vehicle.
I am very happy with ride and the new height. As shown the rear went up quite a bit. The front only about an inch. The ride is better than I remember when it was new.
Thanks this is good to hear. I have a 2001 so the ARC is just in the rear. The front of my Explorer sits pretty darn high and the rear sags pretty good now.
I'm hoping the strutmaster suspension levels out the rear for me. I'm not sure what shocks to replace the old front ones with since those are normal shocks, not ARC.