1997 Explorer Rear Spring Sag
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1997 Explorer Rear Spring Sag
I just purchased a '97 explorer 4 door, 4WD with a 4.0L SOHC engine and 85k miles, and the rear sags a little unloaded, but when I put a trailer on it with only 1/2 max tounge weight, the rear sags a lot. What have people done to fix this? I have seen add a leafs, but I am not thrilled with this option. I have also seen additional springs with bushings. I am not sure what to do, short of replacing the springs, but do not want to have the same thing happen again.
Any suggesitons?
Any suggesitons?
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Common problem, they tried to make it ride like a car.
I installed airlift bags on the rear, easy job and adjustable, we have a lot of rescue gear in the back and no sag @ 25psi, when we hook up to the flat bed trailer, we go to 45psi for a level ride, carrying a 92 exploder on the trailer....
I installed airlift bags on the rear, easy job and adjustable, we have a lot of rescue gear in the back and no sag @ 25psi, when we hook up to the flat bed trailer, we go to 45psi for a level ride, carrying a 92 exploder on the trailer....
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From: BC Canada
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: BC Canada
This is the exact kit I installed on my 97, http://airlift.r-catalog.com
edit, oops keeps rerouting me, but from here you can input the information and get to the right page, Good luck
edit, oops keeps rerouting me, but from here you can input the information and get to the right page, Good luck
Last edited by aquanaut20; Jul 12, 2006 at 07:30 PM.
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