INCREASE STABILITY?? HOW??
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INCREASE STABILITY?? HOW??
I have a 98 Expy 4X4 and was wondering if there is a simple and/or cheap way to increase the safety of the vehicle. In other words, decrease the chance of roll while avoiding an accident?
I replaced the OE shocks with Monroe Truck Reflex. They do the same thing as the Edelbrock IAS. Maybe not as good though?
What can I do, if anything?
Don't want the truck to ride harsh!
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Rand
98 Ford Expedition 4X4 XLT
5.4, 3.73s, 17" wheels,
Homemade 3" "COLD" Air-Box
mod, SuperChip, Amsoil
everywhere but tranny, Perma-
Cool combo 6 pass trans/oil
cooler (FQR 5.4 @ 50K)
I replaced the OE shocks with Monroe Truck Reflex. They do the same thing as the Edelbrock IAS. Maybe not as good though?
What can I do, if anything?
Don't want the truck to ride harsh!
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Rand
98 Ford Expedition 4X4 XLT
5.4, 3.73s, 17" wheels,
Homemade 3" "COLD" Air-Box
mod, SuperChip, Amsoil
everywhere but tranny, Perma-
Cool combo 6 pass trans/oil
cooler (FQR 5.4 @ 50K)
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I'm not sure if Expys came with an anti-roll bat in back. If not, definately get one. If so, you could upgrade front and rear with stronger bars. This will limit the body roll in a turn. Other than that, I don't know. It's a 4x4, they are inherently top-heavy compared to a car or a 4x2.
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Rand
If you are not going to lower the center of gravity of your Expedition by lowering the suspension, then premiun shocks and front and rear anti-sway bars will help with stability wihtout getting involved in too much expenses or going through major surgery.
I am looking to get,very soon, Rancho's RS5000 shocks and a Hellwig rear sway bar.
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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.
See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
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</A>
If you are not going to lower the center of gravity of your Expedition by lowering the suspension, then premiun shocks and front and rear anti-sway bars will help with stability wihtout getting involved in too much expenses or going through major surgery.
I am looking to get,very soon, Rancho's RS5000 shocks and a Hellwig rear sway bar.
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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.
See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
" TARGET=_blank>www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
</A>
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Rand
I forgot one more thing that's not expensive. Changing all the rubber bushings to polyurethane bushings helps a lot with stability. I am not sure if all of them are already available but I suggest you to contact Daystar, Prothane or Energy Suspension and check with them for late models availability.
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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.
See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
" TARGET=_blank>www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
</A>
I forgot one more thing that's not expensive. Changing all the rubber bushings to polyurethane bushings helps a lot with stability. I am not sure if all of them are already available but I suggest you to contact Daystar, Prothane or Energy Suspension and check with them for late models availability.
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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.
Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.
See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
" TARGET=_blank>www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck
</A>
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JMTruck,
Do you know the $ for the Hellwig sway bars? Are you purchasing online, if so, from who? I was told that I would need to do some minor mods on the rear one. Haven't heard anything about the front ones. Have you heard anything?
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Do you know the $ for the Hellwig sway bars? Are you purchasing online, if so, from who? I was told that I would need to do some minor mods on the rear one. Haven't heard anything about the front ones. Have you heard anything?
fanatic