sway bars

[j Schmidty]

If I wanted to get some suspension upgrades, and only have 300 to play with, and I want to tow a small travel trailer, what so you all recommend for a fully stock 2001 sport trac. It is the fully loaded one I believe( minus the sunroof and leather). If any body knows of the cheapest place to get the parts, that would help too. Thanks.

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

I just replaced the shocks on mine a couple of months ago. I noticed it didn't sway as much as before. As for which brand that is a topic brought up around here quite often and depends on personal preference. I went with Rancho RSX's and got them off Explorer Express (site sponsor) when they were on sale for buy 3 get 4th free. I guess Monroe reflex's are the same. I'm not sure of any sales going on right now so maybe someone will be able to help you there.

 

[Yardsale]

I have the KYB MonoMax and they are pretty good. I like the damping in the back, but the front is a bit soft on the rebound (for me - others probably like them just fine). I got them from TireRack for just under $200.00.



If you want to put more in to the suspension, after shocks, I'd go with the Explorer Express anti-sway bar for about $165.00 (group buy). This reduces the under steer and provides almost neutral steering.



Despite what a few claim about not needing the anti-swat bar for improved handling, I noticed a significant improvement with both the shocks and anti-sway bar. I'd recommend both.



editOn;

I should elaborate - what DavidT notes is good advice because bad shocks (and yours probably are bad) negatively effect other parts and the tires; the stock anti-sway bar has no negative effects on parts.

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[David Torres]

If your budget is only $300 I would absolutely due the shocks first. The difference is immediately noticeable.

 

[Freshwiler 2002]

I bought the EE sway bar ($180+shipping) and Reflex shocks from Rock Auto ($171 included shipping. For a few extra bucks, you can do both. I'm very pleased with both upgrades.

 

[Todd Z]

Can go rear shocks and rear sway bar, then do the front shocks latter...

Since your towing I would recommend making the rear brackets on the bar Greasable..

Here is a link to it, Or I do make them...

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[Mark Gallaher]

Ditto- shocks and sway bar