Just got the Expy back from having a set of IAS shocks put on. At 40,000 miles it was time for shocks, but these are VERY nice. Tamed a bit of the body roll and it behaves much nicer on uneven pavement. Still am eyeing a sway bar to help calm down the cornering roll, but these shocks have helped out quite a bit!

Anyone running IAS's with the Helwig anti-sway bar? What's it like?

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1998 Expedition XLT 4x4 w/4.6L

To date:
Superchip upgrade (Well worth it!)
Edelbrock IAS shocks

Planned upgrades:
K&N FIPK
Jardine exhaust
Anti-sway bar
17" or 18" wheels - undecided on these and what tires to put on them

 

Congrats on the shocks. I personally think they are worth the money. And, the more you drive with them, the more you'll appreciate how much better they are compared to stock.

One other thing that tremendously helps with the ride and handling are better tires. Some nice wide (and good) tires along with the shocks and you may not need the swaybar.

Neal


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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/glass-packs, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.

2000 4x4 F250 SD XLT SuperCab SWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, 4.30LS, Tape & CD player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, 265/75R16 OWL tires.

NoMo's site

 

kptaylor-
I've been running the IAS shocks on my 2K Expy for the last 6 months. Absolutely love them! I, too, am looking into the Hellwig rear anti-sway bar. I think the latest price is $129 from Summit Racing.

Nomo-
Currently, I am running the stock 16" Wilderness AT tires(no!, there are not on the recall list...damn). I am partial to Michelin tires. When you say "wide tires", how much larger\wider can I go with my vehicle without speedo issues.

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2000 Wedgewood Blue Expy XLT 5.4L 4WD, C&C group, towing package, beige leather interior, captain's chairs, 6 CD Changer, 255/70R16, all-weather floor mats, factory fog lamps, Mobil1 5W-30 Synthetic w/ Puralator filter

MODS
Ford Bug Deflector (2/15/00), Superchip (3/11/00), Airaid (3/23/00), Edelbrock IAS shocks (3/23/00), Jardine cat-back exhaust (4/6/00, removed 8/22/00), Under Seat Locking Storage Drawer (6/6/00), MPC Rear Air Foil (7/2/00)

 

kptaylor
I installed the IAS's with the Helwig anti-sway bar and wow what a difference. The truck is more choppy on backroads but small price to pay. I will have to agree with nomo I now see myself pushing the truck harder due to less body roll. I have the 17" on my but I just got a set of lighning 18" and falcon tires cant wait to put on

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1999 EB X 5.9 4.1 gears, Borla catback, Vortech supercharger,superchip

 

Yes I have both on my X and love them. A little on the stiff side because I have LT TIRES on mine.

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99 Expedition XLT
5.4L
4X4
3.73LS
17"AT/S
Airaid Intake
Superchip
Custom Edlebrock shocks
Dynomax Super Turbo 3"
Helwig Sway Arm
Polk speakers