Notices
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator 1991-1994, 1995-2001, 2002-2005, 2006-2010 Ford Explorer

air ride

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 10, 2003 | 08:59 AM
  #1  
tonga3's Avatar
tonga3
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Brooklin Canada
Question air ride

I was wondering how people have disabled there auto level suspension and if there are any side effects. I want to put on aftermarket shocks but am unsure if I can or if the rear end will sag with regular shocks. Any advice?

Thanks
Andy
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2003 | 05:37 PM
  #2  
tonga3's Avatar
tonga3
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Brooklin Canada
air ride

bump

Anyone????
 
Reply
Old Aug 11, 2003 | 09:31 PM
  #3  
jcmac's Avatar
jcmac
Junior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: Eastern Ontario
air ride

Yes, as I understand it you will experience a definite drop in ride height with the system turned off or disabled.

I have a 97 5.0 EB that just had the passenger front shock die on me. It is pitiful as the passenger front is about 3 to 5 inches lower that it was. I expect that you would experience a similar fate.

The only way I know of is to replace the springs and the shocks. But I am eager to listen to other approaches...

John
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dazedandconfused
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Nov 28, 2013 11:45 AM
jeep802001
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
3
Dec 26, 2012 08:34 PM
jomes
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Feb 27, 2006 07:35 AM
tonga3
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
2
Mar 22, 2004 02:36 PM
Mil1ion
General NON-Automotive Conversation
2
Apr 6, 2002 07:49 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:30 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE