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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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wondering if anyone can help...I have a 2002 explorer sport the steering on it feels very loose and it jumps around when I hit bumps or even road dots... I have just put 20 inch wheels on it and also have put new bearings/brake caliper.brake pads.rotor. & also new outer tie rod end. but steering it still still. due I need to due hieght adjustment or is there a way to tightn steering or is it just an alignment..any help would be appreciated...thank
 
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Try putting the stock wheels back on and to see if it acts the same. My guess is those 20" wheels are a bit to much for that explorer sport.
 
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 10:23 AM
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I dont think its the wheels cause it was doin it with the stock wheels also...
 
Old Nov 10, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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It's possible that you have bad shocks. Also, don't forget that the size of the tires that the manufactures put on a vehicle are BUILT INTO the suspension and how it handles. Since you said that it was doing it before hand, I would replace the OEM shocks with a set of Monroe REFLEX shocks in all 4 corners. They'll help give you that STICK TO THE ROAD feel.
 
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