suspension is not working correctly

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ROSAANGE
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hi i have a 93 ford explorer four door, what do i need to change if i want my truck to run smooth while driving? also every time i go in a bump the truck feels like it hits really hard what do i need to do to stop that.
Jun 13, 2006 at 9:09 PM
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LSUSSEL
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What do you mean run smooth? What does it do when you drive? when you hit the bumps and it sounds like that it could be many things. shocks, old tires,brakes or even your front end. have you kept up with all your regular matainence?
Jun 13, 2006 at 10:39 PM
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ROSAANGE
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When ever im driving i dont want to feel every little thing i hit i want it to be a smooth ride i recently changed my tires and brakes could it be the shocks what exactly do the shocks do?
Jun 16, 2006 at 10:38 AM
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SYNCRAIT
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they help cushon the recoil from the springs absorbing the bumps...
Jun 16, 2006 at 10:44 AM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Unfortunately. 13 year old vehicles are not as tight as new.. it's possible the shocks are not taking the initial shot very well and responding quickly enough,, about par for the course if the shocks are that old, are they original?? you could change them. however I wouldn't get my hopes up for that like-new ride,, my vehicles have their own set of creaks and groans.
Jun 17, 2006 at 8:51 AM