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1999 Ford Explorer Bumpy ride

Tiny
JMADSEN81
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  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,000 MILES
I recently replaced front and rear suspension, and front ball joints. And new tires. But it still drives very rough over bumps. The car shakes when I hit a pot hole. And kind of makes a grinding noise or scraping noise when I go over a big bump and turn my steering wheel at the same time. I know sounds weird.
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Thursday, May 29th, 2014 AT 7:24 PM

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Tiny
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Is this vehicle lifted? If it is and hasn't been corrected geometry wise may be your problem you may be getting what is called the death wobble. Sometimes a tensioner put from frame to front suspension cures it otherwise you'll need a kit to fix it. Also it could beand axle or wheel bearing problem.
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Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 7:31 AM
Tiny
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No its not lifted. I just converted from ars to standard shocks
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Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 7:52 AM
Tiny
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It may be the shocks then especially are of the higher performance type.
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Friday, May 30th, 2014 AT 9:25 AM

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