Great video. Thanks for posting. I know this is an old video, but for those watching you can also see a broken "Sway Bar Link" at 9:10. I've had these break several times which causes a thumping sound that comes from the front end when you go over bumps in the road. Typically these are very inexpensive and relatively easy to replace with a breaker bar.
With the link broken, it can feel you have a worn shock. Before you replace the shock, inspect/replace the link assembly with FORD parts. The Ford link consists of three components: Long top bolt; includes bushing, plastic link; includes bushings & bottom nut; includes bushing. Using aftermarket link components can affect handling of the vehicle. How do I know? Had customer complain about squeaking & rattling when going over bumps etc. Found aftermarket links were the cause.
I didn't even remove the tires when I did this yesterday. I had to jack it up & steer the wheels outta the way, but no biggie. The bottom nuts were kind of a bitch though. Make sure you get a can of PB (blaster) before hand, to loosen the seized nuts, well worth the $5.00. The top nut on my 97 was very accessible from the engine area also. (I did have a long extension at my disposal though). & yes, I did watch the vid before I started. Vey good. & considering one of the local tire shops here in Idaho Falls, ID wanted to charge me $400.00 for shocks & installation, this saved me some coinage.
Never bought expensive lube didn't think it mattered I tired some pb blaster after I got my first vehicle to spray down the fuel tank cover since it needed a new fuel pump stuff is amazing really works
Man....those are them deadly Harbor Freight jackstand's he's using.........make sure to use other floor jacks and jackstands for support when working underneath ...more the better....!!
Man I always watch ur CZcams videos on fixing the explorer I just got one and put new intake manifold gaskets on it myself thank to u. Do u have a Facebook page I'm about to change both front and back shocks on mine
It's a 1999 it says in the description! Is it that hard to read the description? Then you don't have to watch the video. People are so used to being hand fed everything know a days. Man! How about some gratitude? This guy is saving me hundreds of dollars! R.I.P.! Thank you for posting this! God Bless you!
@@darrinsiberia because I still have to open the video to see the description...and yes I want everything hand fed. I'm too rich to watch peasant videos.
Great video. Thanks for posting.
I know this is an old video, but for those watching you can also see a broken "Sway Bar Link" at 9:10. I've had these break several times which causes a thumping sound that comes from the front end when you go over bumps in the road. Typically these are very inexpensive and relatively easy to replace with a breaker bar.
Any video links for that? I want to do both.
Yeah I see that...how do you miss that ? I wonder if he knew ?
With the link broken, it can feel you have a worn shock. Before you replace the shock, inspect/replace the link assembly with FORD parts. The Ford link consists of three components: Long top bolt; includes bushing, plastic link; includes bushings & bottom nut; includes bushing. Using aftermarket link components can affect handling of the vehicle. How do I know? Had customer complain about squeaking & rattling when going over bumps etc. Found aftermarket links were the cause.
Great video made it look super easy
I didn't even remove the tires when I did this yesterday. I had to jack it up & steer the wheels outta the way, but no biggie. The bottom nuts were kind of a bitch though. Make sure you get a can of PB (blaster) before hand, to loosen the seized nuts, well worth the $5.00. The top nut on my 97 was very accessible from the engine area also. (I did have a long extension at my disposal though). & yes, I did watch the vid before I started. Vey good. & considering one of the local tire shops here in Idaho Falls, ID wanted to charge me $400.00 for shocks & installation, this saved me some coinage.
Never bought expensive lube didn't think it mattered I tired some pb blaster after I got my first vehicle to spray down the fuel tank cover since it needed a new fuel pump stuff is amazing really works
funny how such a simple job can intimidate me so much
kevin overholtzer the jack is the scary part man
They all are until after the first time you do it.
Thanks for making this video my dude. Motivates me to actually attempt to do this myself instead of employing my buddy's time.
Thanks for watching!!
Very cool I think you inspired me to change my shocks in my 92 Ford now. Great video.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. Removing the tires is not a must. I did mines without removing the tires. Saves some time and labor.
Thanks for filming this. Looks like something I can handle. My son and I are going to replace front and rear on his hand me down 1997 xlt.
Thanks for watching!
Wish me luck 🤞🏽 I'm going to try this tomorrow.
Hope the video helps! Thanks for watching!
It did help. I replaced all 4 shocks. Thanks
That's wonderful!!
Wow all 4! You're awesome!
@@CHIZMOSASMAKEMELAFF7 All four??? Dang, can you replace mine? Ill pay you and buy you dinner.
THANKS.. VERY HELPFULL
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!!
Easy job, just a PITA. I hope you replaced that broken front sway bar end link before long. Had to do mine, makes a huge difference in handling.
Has anyone heard of when jacking up the car the tires won't lift off the ground type of situation? Does this exist?
Nice job. Thank you for the excellent video
Esa explorer no lleva resortes delanteros?
O solo el puro amortiguador
Thanks man! Keep it up!
Thanks for watching!!
Nice! how was the ride? Was it better? My explorer seems bumpy at times, if not all of the time and planning to replace it.
Much better. Thanks for watching!
Man....those are them deadly Harbor Freight jackstand's he's using.........make sure to use other floor jacks and jackstands for support when working underneath ...more the better....!!
Man I always watch ur CZcams videos on fixing the explorer I just got one and put new intake manifold gaskets on it myself thank to u. Do u have a Facebook page I'm about to change both front and back shocks on mine
My husband passed away, but there should be a bunch of videos on the channel for the explorer. Thanks so much for watching.
I'm so sorry
Thank you.
My upper control arm does not look like yours. Thats pretty cool looking
Well done.
Are those air shacks
What are the shocks you used?
Monroe matic shocks you can order them online
Why are these American made vehicles have millimeter f****** nuts on them?
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i cant believe how much the auto shop by my house wants to charge me for this job. thieves.
Why don't you add the year in the title so that people don't unnecessarily open your video. Thanks!
It's a 1999 it says in the description! Is it that hard to read the description? Then you don't have to watch the video. People are so used to being hand fed everything know a days. Man! How about some gratitude? This guy is saving me hundreds of dollars! R.I.P.! Thank you for posting this! God Bless you!
@@darrinsiberia because I still have to open the video to see the description...and yes I want everything hand fed. I'm too rich to watch peasant videos.
@@lrbs6237 you may be rich with money but you are poor in character!
@@lrbs6237 Lmao....he's too rich, but yet he's searching all over to do this himself ....sound's like a desperate troll to me!!
He’s full of beans