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| Randal |
 Aug 24 2011, 01:29 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750  |
Need some new shocks for the Explorer, but thinking I will just putting in aftermarket shocks instead of the factory air adjustable (ride level) shocks which are very very pricey. I can just disconnect the air system and be on my way.
What would be great is figuring out which shock to use. Anyone have experience with Koni or Bilsteins on a truck or heaver vehicle? Thanks |
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| Chris Hamilton |
Aug 27 2011, 11:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 611 Joined: 7-March 06 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 5,687 |
I've always had good luck with Bilstein HD on pickup trucks. Not terribly expensive so probably a good bet.
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| jcd914 |
Aug 28 2011, 01:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
I had Bilsteins on my 91 Explorer, worked well.
Stopped the rear end tramping that was common on early Explorers. If you swap out the stock Air shocks with standard won't you lose ride height? |
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| Randal |
Aug 28 2011, 07:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
QUOTE(jcd914 @ Aug 28 2011, 12:37 AM)  I had Bilsteins on my 91 Explorer, worked well. Stopped the rear end tramping that was common on early Explorers. If you swap out the stock Air shocks with standard won't you lose ride height? What I have heard is that they can be converted without issue, but will have to do more research on the web. What do you mean by rear end tramping? What I experienced is what I would call skating, but maybe those words mean the same? |
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| J P Stein |
Aug 28 2011, 09:12 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
IMO, Bilsteins are the best shocks money can buy for "normal" service. Your rig will wear out before they do.
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