Shocks on 2000 Explorer
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Shocks on 2000 Explorer
How can I be certain that I need to front and rear shocks? The ride is definitely not as smooth and I can feel the bumps in the road a lot more. Also when I slow from fast speeds the steering wheel shakes a little. Is this indicative of bad front shocks?
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One way to tell is to press firmly down on one corner of the explorer. The Exp ought to rebound quickly with little sway or 'aftershocks'. If you're a do-it yourselfer, shock replacment isn't too bad. I replaced the front and rear shocks on my '96 at about 105,000 miles and the ride improvement was remarkable. The symptoms you descrive could certainly be indicative worn shocks. i used Monroe Sensamatics.
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One resource we frequently overlook is the local public library. They should as a minimum have the Chilton's book for your vehicle. I checked out Chilton's, replaced the shocks, and took the book back the same day. If you don't have a library card, copy the few pages you need and take them with you.
