2000 Explorer Shocks
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2000 Explorer Shocks
Did a search already and read what I found (pretty good info--so far). Anyone changed their shocks recently with any hints, tips, good advice? Non-mechanic here but I do most of the regular maintenance. The Haynes manual devotes about thirty words to the subject. It says to jack the vehicle but I know a lot of posts hereon indicate that this is not necessary. The front shocks look like I'll have to pull those rubber/plastic shields to access the top nuts (doesn't appear I can reach them from the engine compartment but I haven't studied it real hard yet). The rears, I guess I'll have to pull the spare tire. Just from my brief inspection of the wheel wells, I think I will have to jack and remove the wheels just to access the shocks. I have a basic amount of tools but not any really specialty type for tight work, if you know what I mean. Thanks for any help, guys.
Oh yeah. I bought the Monroe Reflex w/o automatic ride control. What year did they start putting ARC in these vehicles? Is it noisy? Guy with a Hummer was telling me his shocks are constantly adjusting going around curves, et cetera and are noisy but that may be an entirely different animal.
Oh yeah. I bought the Monroe Reflex w/o automatic ride control. What year did they start putting ARC in these vehicles? Is it noisy? Guy with a Hummer was telling me his shocks are constantly adjusting going around curves, et cetera and are noisy but that may be an entirely different animal.
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Just replaced all the shocks on my 98 Explorer with Monroe Reflex. As long as you have a decent set of tools you'll do fine. I did jack up the rear for more room under the car. The rear tires don't need to be removed. I also removed the spare, you'll want to do this. After removing the front tire, the rubber shields are removed for access to the shock tower. Overall it took me a couple of hours to complete. Hope this helps.
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When changing my front shocks, I twisted off both shock top rods. To prevent this, spray them with PB Blaster or something similiar, and use a wire brush on the exposed threads to remove the rust.
I installed Rancho 5000's on my 2000 Sport, and am happy with them. The Monroe Reflex is also a popular shock for Explorers.
I installed Rancho 5000's on my 2000 Sport, and am happy with them. The Monroe Reflex is also a popular shock for Explorers.
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Thanks guys! All went well. Two trips to Sears for metric tools (knew I should have bought the deep sockets during the first trip). Oh well. At least I have the tools now, paid for by the savings in labor costs.
I don't drive the Explorer that much myself so when I test drove it, I couldn't tell if there was any difference from the OEM shocks with 110,000 miles on them. I guess my wife will let me know.
I don't drive the Explorer that much myself so when I test drove it, I couldn't tell if there was any difference from the OEM shocks with 110,000 miles on them. I guess my wife will let me know.
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