What kind of shocks?

Bilstein makes some killer shocks, but they are pretty pricey...

thanx

Check ebay for lifted Ranger shocks... you may be able to turn something up... you will probably get a bunch of hits for skyjacker shocks (not terrible, but not as good as bilstein IMO)...

Also check out a company called "Top Gun Customz" (or something like that)... I've bought a couple things from them and they are pretty legit...

pro-comp there cheap and there tough that's what i run and Ive never had a problem with them but don't get sky jacker i tryed them twice and i broke the shaft on 3 of them.

WHich pro comp shocks should i get? HOw do i specify the length?

3000 shocks will work just fine that's what i run and i think i got them for like $35 apiece threw summit racing just call them and tell them how much lift you have and they will set you up with what you need.

So they have shocks for a 2 in lift and some for a 4 in lift. I only have a 2in lift, but could i gert the 4 for extra flex? Summit also only has skyjacker (says the guy on the phone).

i don't no who you talked to but they don't no what there talking about here is a link. if you get some one who no's what there talking about they should point you in the right direction i usually will go take a measurement of my suspension fully dropped out and then one of it fully collapsed and find one that will work best for ya. they have the lengths on there.http://www.summitracing.com/search/Department/Chassis-Suspension/Part-Type/Shocks-and-Struts/Brand/Pro-Comp-Suspension-Systems/?Ns=Rank|Asc

I called back and bought the pro comp es 3000's, for a 4 in lift. I got boots for the front even though most off roaders dont, cause they look cool.

sweet

Can somebody tell me the length of a bii stock shock? I ordered 4 in lift shocks, and they are 20.24in extended, 12.45in compressed. When i measured the length in my truck extended it is 16in. I know i should have done all of this before, i dont know what i was thinking. Do i really need stock height shocks, with a d35 and explorer coils?

Also what is the stock front axle length for an explorer?

Dyllan said:

Also what is the stock front axle length for an explorer?

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What do you mean by axle length?

oops, Stock shock length for the front axle.

anybody?

Same as a BII

If i decompressed the front axle and it measured 16in from shock mount to shock mount. What length should i get? 16in 17in or 18in? How do i figure the right length for compressed?

you need to compress the springs all the way to get the length and you dont want to buy a shock that is 2inches longer for travle . thats why you measure it so you know the limit on the travle in the first place, if you max out your trucks travle why would you need a shouck that can go passed it

I agree with BADINTEN on that one.