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Keith Ruff
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• Manahawkin, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 8/30/2004 |
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• 41 posts |
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 Posted:3/5/2007 08:35 |
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Was looking at the new Expedition EL's and got sticker shocked! Figured I'd be better off upgrading my X instead. Not sure I am experiencing the "wander" that everyone talks about, maybe a little on the highway. I do tow a travel trailer with this, it's a beast, around 8000 pounds, I definitely get wander when that thing is hooked up. Got the anti-sway bars on the trailer too but still get the wander, figured thats just the way it is when towing, unless it has to do with a weak rear suspension on the X? What would you all recommend I do to this stock 01 X suspension? I see alot of talk about your radius rods, what about a rear anti-sway bar? Anything for the front end? I was trying to soften up the ride, it is pretty harsh overall. I have an 01 Limited 4x4, installed Rancho 9000's about a year ago. I think the Rancho's helped a little bit but not as much as I expected. Perhaps different springs and bushings? Not a mechanic here, so feel free to educated me.
Thanx.
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aklim
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• Hartford, WI, USA |
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• Registered on 2/20/2006 |
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• 133 posts |
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Posted:3/5/2007 08:47 |
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Landyot Radius Rods would help. At least they did help mine.
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:3/6/2007 00:59 |
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What setting are your shocks on?
How much do you sag with the trailer on? Different/stronger springs are a good upgrade but may give you additional ride height. That means you gotta do (usually) all the way around.
Radius rods would be a welcome addition if the wandering is too much for you (sounds like it isn't). A stonger spring pack may help with that, too.
If you don't have a rear sway bar then get one.  It ain't there so much to help with wander (that's not it's job) but it certainly helps you 4x4 owners with ride compliance.
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