2000 Exc LTD Shocks Recommendations Please
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I did find a 5100 series on Amazon that stated 0.0-1.0 lift
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While I would agree that a new set of Bilsteins or any other quality shocks will provide an improved ride over worn out shocks, I’m not sure that new shocks will address the OP’s issue of bottoming out more now than in the past……. Maybe it’s just that the bump stops have disintegrated over the past 25 years and now he is feeling the metal on metal impacts vs the bump stops absorbing some of that impact action.
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Originally Posted by WE3ZS
While I would agree that a new set of Bilsteins or any other quality shocks will provide an improved ride over worn out shocks, I’m not sure that new shocks will address the OP’s issue of bottoming out more now than in the past……. Maybe it’s just that the bump stops have disintegrated over the past 25 years and now he is feeling the metal on metal impacts vs the bump stops absorbing some of that impact action.
Originally Posted by OldMechanic57
If you have stock original springs you are probably bottoming out the front axle. Pretty common issue with the 4x4 Ex’s.
Some new springs and shocks should fix you right up
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I agree, if you still have the stock springs you're long overdue to upgrade. I had the stock leafs on my '05 Excursion and quickly found a set of F250 springs for it. It rode so much better and I didn't lift it obnoxiously high, just enough to fit 285s or 315s if I so chose. It towed world better too!
Some new springs and shocks should fix you right up
Some new springs and shocks should fix you right up
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Shocks: Bilstein 4600s, if stock height. If lifted, a little, Bilstein 5100s. Same shock, just the 5100s are longer.
At 20 plus years, those springs should be tossed. Check out ATS Springs in PA and ask for Junior.
At 20 plus years, those springs should be tossed. Check out ATS Springs in PA and ask for Junior.
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Thanks, I will.
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