05 Eddie Bauer needs new struts?
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05 Eddie Bauer needs new struts?
My o5 EB 2x4 needs new struts all around. Only has 50,000 miles and handles like crap. I am trying to find some on line but am having trouble. Can someone help me out? What would you recommend?
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i would thin explorer seeing this is the explorer forum.
why are they already bad?
it does not seem right.
what about tires, alignment?
who said they need to be replaced? the dealer?
what about a warranty?
this sure makes me glad i do not buy new vehicles anymore.
why are they already bad?
it does not seem right.
what about tires, alignment?
who said they need to be replaced? the dealer?
what about a warranty?
this sure makes me glad i do not buy new vehicles anymore.
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take a look at these and give us a call if you have any more questions.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2005
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2005
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
i would thin explorer seeing this is the explorer forum.
why are they already bad?
it does not seem right.
what about tires, alignment?
who said they need to be replaced? the dealer?
what about a warranty?
this sure makes me glad i do not buy new vehicles anymore.
why are they already bad?
it does not seem right.
what about tires, alignment?
who said they need to be replaced? the dealer?
what about a warranty?
this sure makes me glad i do not buy new vehicles anymore.
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Originally Posted by Backin72
Geez, I still have the factory ones on my 94.
Last edited by banddr2; Sep 12, 2007 at 03:21 PM.
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Does your 05 have independent rear suspension? Not sure when it was when they went that route. If not, they are a bouncy vehicle at the best of times.
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Originally Posted by Backin72
Does your 05 have independent rear suspension? Not sure when it was when they went that route. If not, they are a bouncy vehicle at the best of times.
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i is hard to believe the struts wore out in 3 years. i have original on my 2002 and 1996. I think i would do further examination before changing them. have someone bounce on the bumper and look under the truck. when you stop bouncing, how many cyclies till the truck is calm?
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Monroe and Rancho offer those, KYB makes the rears -
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2005
That's as long as you do not have the air-ride option. (doesn't say).
It does not matter if the old ones are worn out or not, if he wants to upgrade, he can use these.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2005
That's as long as you do not have the air-ride option. (doesn't say).
It does not matter if the old ones are worn out or not, if he wants to upgrade, he can use these.
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did not say he should not get them if he wants them.
i just do not believe that is the rides problem.
low pressure in tires, or too much pressure in tires, high center of gravity, rubber bushings and independent suspension is all contributing to the 'bouncy' ride.
i would look over everything before i would replace the struts is all i am saying.
i just do not believe that is the rides problem.
low pressure in tires, or too much pressure in tires, high center of gravity, rubber bushings and independent suspension is all contributing to the 'bouncy' ride.
i would look over everything before i would replace the struts is all i am saying.
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Thanks, i appreciate the replies. There may be nothing wrong with my current struts, what i didn't say is that the Explorer is my wife's ride and I drive a BMW, so it may be that there is nothing wrong but I am just spoiled. I had heard of factory struts going bad early from some of my friends, so I was thinking that first. I will get under there and look as suggested and if everything seems tight and proper I will have to decide if I want to upgrade or not.
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