EmberGlow said:
Evander_James said:
EmberGlow said:
Evander_James said:
EmberGlow said:
Evander_James said:
EmberGlow said:
Good grief, Charlie Brown!
Your Explorer uses struts. The Expedition does not.
Your Explorer’s struts have a travel of around 16.7" to 19".
The Expedition’s shocks have a travel of around 10" to 14".
It’s not even close. Am I wrong? Maybe I’m open to some correction if needed, but I don’t understand the idea that you could use a part from a different vehicle unless it was the same type (shock vs. strut) and you had a lift kit installed.
These parts aren’t especially expensive. I don’t understand why you’d risk getting worn-out or old parts instead of choosing new ones with the ride qualities you want, like soft vs. firm suspension, based on how and where you drive.
I’m pretty sure both struts and shocks are used on both vehicles. Some cars have compatible parts, like the Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. I just didn’t know if the Expedition and Explorer used the same suspension when it comes to the struts and shock assembly. Couldn’t find a clear answer. I kept finding answers like yours where people seemed unsure of what they were talking about lol.
What you’re saying doesn’t make sense at all. For example, saying ‘both struts and shocks are used on both vehicles’ isn’t accurate.
I know what I’m talking about well enough, but you should not have wasted your time or that of others.
Please be careful when modifying vehicles. It’s important for safety.
The Explorer uses both shocks and struts, genius. They’re used on different axles of the vehicle. That’s why I said ‘they are both used on both vehicles.’ You clearly have no clue and should start learning before you speak about a subject you don’t know. Better yet, learn to understand conversations and simple concepts. There are interchangeable and compatible parts—it just takes knowledge, which you clearly don’t have.
You mentioned the FRONT, didn’t you? No, there aren’t interchangeable suspension parts if they have different part numbers. This isn’t rocket science!
As for the ‘genius’ comment, who’s the one trying to buy shocks or struts for the wrong vehicle from some online listing? The right parts new aren’t expensive.
Are you sure you’re ready to own a vehicle? You seem to have trouble researching this, even with one of the vehicles right in front of you. Never have I found it difficult to replace shocks, lol.
You probably have a hard time putting your own socks on, let alone working on anything vehicle-related. As for asking questions when I’ve only owned Chevy and not Ford, and only worked on engines and transmissions—not suspension—yes, I’m not as knowledgeable, which is why I asked. It’s people like you who are the most annoying because you seem to know nothing, yet comment as if you do. I don’t know why ‘you shouldn’t be able to afford a vehicle and shouldn’t be driving’ keeps coming up. I can afford what I need, and I can drive just fine. Forums are for questions—a question I had answered long before you joined this post.
Actually, I’ve done all the work on my Explorers (besides recall work, tires, alignment, and one windshield) for the past 26 years. But what does that have to do with trying to buy the wrong part for your vehicle? It makes no sense.
It’s not annoying but rather helpful to guide you toward using a little common sense. It’s not hard to find shocks and struts for Explorers.
Might I suggest that you head over to a dedicated Explorer forum where there are many knowledgeable owners? However, I wouldn’t advise showing this level of disrespect there because they’d set you straighter than I’m doing now. 
You’re not setting anyone straight, buddy. You’re actually quite entertaining to argue with.