How to Replace Rear Shock Absorbers 91-05 Ford Explorer

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front struts with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, or 03 Ford Explorer, 01, 02, 03, 04, and 05 Sport Trac, 97 to 01 Mercury Mountaineer, and 91 to 94 Mazda Navajo models.
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• 13mm Wrench 1aau.to/okr/1AXAA00010
• 15mm Wrench 1aau.to/okr/1AXAA00010
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/omW/1AXAA00043
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/ohC/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oZP/1AXAA00016
• Rust Penetrant
• Chisel 1aau.to/obz/1AXAA00055
• Hammer 1aau.to/ohT/1AXAA00091
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@BlacknRedTed 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot guys. You guys are saving me money by showing me how to do stuff on my truck myself. I have alot of the tools you guys have because my brother is a mechanic, and seeing this is helping me out alot.

@1AAuto 13 жыл бұрын

@bababa39 Thanks for checking us out. We carry a ton of parts for these trucks on 1aauto.com

@1AAuto 12 жыл бұрын

@stjenka The replacement shocks that we carry as a replacement shock are the gas charged ones.

@1AAuto 13 жыл бұрын

@sxewhodey Yes and somewhat yes. If you have an older Exped with a live rear axle then the procedure is basically the same. If you have a newer Expedition with independant rear suspension then it is still applicable but there may be differences.

@1AAuto 13 жыл бұрын

@medic4life100 Yes it is the same procedure to replace the shocks on your 2002 Ford Explorer.

@davidwilson3279 2 жыл бұрын

Tip: Just use a 3/8 in. drive extension bar and a ratchet to lower the spare tire

@phordguy 11 жыл бұрын

Not sure if they have them at 1aauto (would think they do) but the "Monroe 58617 Sensa-Trac Load Adjusting Shock Absorber" has an extra coil spring on it that will usually help give the rear end of your explorer a 1.5" lift to fix the aging and sagging rear leaf springs. They would install in the same method as shown in this video.

@1AAuto 12 жыл бұрын

@stjenka HI, Sorry we typically ship to the US and Canada only.

@stjenka 12 жыл бұрын

@1aauto Understood. Thanks for posting and your patience. Have a good day.

@MrGearjammer01 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos you do! It helped me, and saved me money! Thanks again!

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Rich Sherman Your very welcome!

@1AAuto 12 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for visiting our auto repair channel on KZfaq. 1aauto.com

@warren010h 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great video. I want to get mine changed pretty soon and would really like to try it myself. Just had my front barrings and control arms replaced (almost got charged 600$ for it). Hopefully I'll get a chance to replace all my shock absorbers within a yr or so when I get the time and money lol. But hopefully near after college graduation! Thanks again for great vid

@1AAuto 12 жыл бұрын

@stjenka I'm not sure who might carry them for that particular vehicle.

@COREPTVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Great video you made it look easy

@jeremyseda3204 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the awesome parts and instructional to go with them. I did need 4 nuts (M8-1.25) & bolts (M8-1.25x25mm) to finish the install of the two rear shocks, but otherwise it was just about as smooth as this video demonstrates.

@StewBedazzle 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing those measurements sir!

@LawrenceGerman 7 жыл бұрын

I have a 99 with ALL of it's original hardware, and your vids have been helping me out a lot. I want to do this, but it's kinda cold now. Question, I found some Coilover Spring on Ebay for the rear, it should be the same process right? I might get rid of the spare tire holder, being that spare already fell off.

@1AAuto 12 жыл бұрын

Any work done to a cars suspension should be followed up by an alignment but is not always necessary but is normally done as a precautionary measure.

@regencyservices3928 5 жыл бұрын

First rule in safety is always wear safety googles. When I taught shop class, safety glasses were always on. Good videos and good advice. Thanks!

@1AAuto 11 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we do not have anything other than the OEM style Monroe quick struts.

@oscarmoyano2724 5 жыл бұрын

Sigo todos tus videos!, mí Amigo!!!!! pregunta les pongo creé LED a las altas y bajas? dé la Ford Explorer XLT 1998 que opina maestro?

@keithburt7874 3 жыл бұрын

Lowered my spare almost exactly like this, Dallas freeway Saturday Midnight, quick flat quick replacement and pretty safe spot but still super busy, Peace3ed

@1AAuto 12 жыл бұрын

@hp11208 Yes this should be the same for an 01 Ford Explorer.

@jimrobinson3999 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Thanks for everything. I was wondering if I have to have the vehicle on jack stands while doing this or can I use ramps? Sorry if this is a dumb question. Thanks in advance.

@jax6575 9 жыл бұрын

Sweet got it done! was a pain in the ass though as I didn't have a lift on it but it was doable

@DMethod13 13 жыл бұрын

awesome guys, very well done.

@MAGWolf 10 жыл бұрын

I bet you the spare tire jack handle was under the flap that folds down when you fold the seats forward. Least were I found mine hidden on the 2000.

@nancieventers3791 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I love your video's they have helped me fix soooooo many things on various cars and saved me a fortune. At the 4:45 second part of the video, there is a box like thing above your head. Mine is rotted on my vehicle and I would like to replace it but have no idea what it is called. Do you know what it is called? Thank you, Nancie

@505blaineo 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video,Super helpful as always.Just replaced mine tonight and the old ones were rusted through.

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+505blaineo Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/shocks_struts/Ford/Explorer/MNSSP00086?KZfaq&CTA%20Comment&ATony

@barrya.6212 2 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto ON MY 95 EXPLORER... the top of the bolt heads are CARRIAGE BOLTS/ PLOW BOLTS (upper mounting of rear shocks)...and they just spin when loosening the bottom 13mm nuts....have you guys dealt with this?

@billperreault9573 5 ай бұрын

This video is very helpful. I did not hear you mention the torque specification for the new bolts that hold the shock on at the top or for the large bolt and nut at the bottom. Is a torque setting important or is "really tight" good enough and not a safety hazard, etc.?

@stjenka 12 жыл бұрын

Hey, you guys do a great job helping people ...so can I ask a question about my Explorer, 1996? Can I buy regular (not gas) rear shock absorbers? Will it fit? It's really hard to find the ones with gas and they are rather expensive where I come from. Thank you for your answer.

@bababa39 13 жыл бұрын

great video...thanks!

@devinloveridge2164 6 жыл бұрын

Hi what is the part that the bottom of the shock sits on? The part you had to knock the bolt out of, the one on mine is snapped on the right side, im going to repair it myself.

@JamesBonzSeattle 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I wonder why they did not install the bolts with the nuts on the underside at the factory? So much easier that way.

@hp11208 12 жыл бұрын

is this the same for 2001 explorer

@johnnychase7235 7 жыл бұрын

hello I have been watching your videos for some time now. Your videos are extremely informative. I appreciate the time you take to put useful information. have you any advice on a 99 explorer that indicates check gauges when started then after 5 min it goes off. thanks again i usually dont comment on videos however this seems very useful.

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+Johnathon Chase We would recommend putting an OBS-II scan tool on the vehicle to see what the issue could possibly be. www.1aauto.com

@RoadKen53 10 жыл бұрын

Look like OEM shocks judging by the rust... Nice video!

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@SloDwn1135 4 жыл бұрын

Mine didn’t come with new hardware. Hopefully I can get some that works.

@BidCrushr 4 жыл бұрын

By any chance do you sell the upper mounting crossmember where the shocks attach on the top. Mine is rusted out and the shock is just loose up there. I will need to replace that crossmember before installing new shocks. I just don’t know the part number, part name, or where to buy it. Please help. Thx

@tmblair2017 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jax6575 9 жыл бұрын

Do you need to drop the spare tire?

@KaylaAndSamantha 4 жыл бұрын

QUESTION: Hi, we love your videos. My wife n I work on all our vehicles ourselves however this 2003 explorer sport trac we just bought is pretty rusted on those top rear suspension nuts n bolts - it took loads of pb blaster for the front suspension and then using a massive pipe wrench and a torque lock jaw locking pliers just to get the nuts off 😳 it was a task for sure because the nuts were completely stripped courtesy of rust. Any suggestions on the rear nuts? Because we can guarantee they are just as bad as the front but that space is so tiny we can’t do what worked for us up front because the locking jaw pliers won’t fit up there 😩 . Thanks n we hope for a reply! 🙂✌️

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Kayla And Samantha Thanks for the question. Really soak the nut or bolt down. Allow the penetrating oil a good chance to “creep-in” to the bolt threads. If the bolt or nut is located in a tight space, try to remove as many obstacles (brackets, panels, etc.) as you can to ensure your socket and wrench/breaker bar has enough room to seat and turn properly on the fastener’s head. Good luck!

@KaylaAndSamantha 4 жыл бұрын

1A Auto Parts Thank you, but our problem is the nut is so rusted there really isn’t even a nut there it’s just a thread so we have to extract it in that tight little space

@metalface8515 Жыл бұрын

So hey, this part is essentially just a Monroe gas magnum more or less? I notice the ones I just removed from my Explorer look identical to these. But also near identical to monroe gas magnums except not yellow. Is that the case? Cuz I see the product name is Monro-Matic. Thank you!

@stjenka 12 жыл бұрын

@1aauto Ok thank you anyway, can I buy non gas shocks?

@tknippe 11 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@RadhadaniteBabylonian 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same process for a 2004 Sport Trac?

@tonysolar284 3 жыл бұрын

I wish they would do these vids in a driveway. :)

@ssgtjeloepp 10 жыл бұрын

Do you have any videos on how to remove the rear upper/lower control arms on a Ford Escape (and where to get the 3 prong tool)

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, We do not have a video but we do sell the lower control arms. Here is a link to the parts on our website. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 www.1aauto.com/1A/ControlArmsRear/Ford/Escape/-/-/2001?VideoReply&VideoReply&ATony

@stjenka 12 жыл бұрын

@1aauto ok, do you ship worldwide? To EU?

@1AAuto 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@tylerstricklin919 9 ай бұрын

What is the name of that bracket the bottom bolts into

@santacruzgiantsfan 13 жыл бұрын

how much would this cost at a repair shop to replace front and back?

@MohammedIBRAHIM-iw1xl 6 жыл бұрын

GOOD STUFF AS ALWAYS, BUT MY ISSUE WITH MY 95 EXPLORER HAS SIMILAR RUST, I THOUGHT ITS THE END OF IT.

@Mickey4u 12 жыл бұрын

Hello. Quick question here. Do you need an alignment after changing the rear shocks?

@thatguyoverthere8355 3 жыл бұрын

Quick is funny after 8 yrs

@deliciousness8183 3 жыл бұрын

you can use a wrench or socket on that long screwdriver

@liman42 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great but my '04 Eddie Bauer Explorer has struts in the rear. No leaf springs. But the rubber bumper on the upper portion of the frame surrounds the nut/thread. How can I get at it without destroying the bumper?

@metalface8515 Жыл бұрын

Hey, this isn't exactly useful to you but for others who may read your comment, after 01 the Explorer platform changed and no longer had rear suspension like seen in the video (91-01)

@jacobcarroll940 9 жыл бұрын

I'm replacing mine tomorrow morning is this the same as the 97 sport edition explorer?

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

It may be a similar procedure

@locolaroco933 9 жыл бұрын

What is that pick/ tap thing you used called?

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

It is called a,punch chisel. You can pick those up locally as a set for low money. Thank you for watching. 1A AUTO 1-888-844-3393.

@jonkent928 4 жыл бұрын

Same shocks for a 97 explorer sport?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Jon Fig Thanks for checking us out! Yes, the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport would be a correct fit for these parts. However, if the vehicle is equipped with adjustable suspension then the shocks in this video will not be correct. Hope this helps you out!

@kwb4061 4 жыл бұрын

3 bolts to drop the Evap charcoal canister and you would have gave yourself a lot more room to the bolts

@frankdenardo8684 4 жыл бұрын

Will this procedure work on a 1994 model? Also, do you have a video on replacing front shock absorbers on the above mentioned vehicle?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Frank Denardo The part in this video fits your application, and the install should be the same or similar. Buy this part on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@frankdenardo8684 4 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto okay thanks. I did the window mechanism on my Chrysler minivan and it came out great. Thanks for the video.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Frank Denardo Thank you for the feedback!

@frankdenardo8684 4 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto that video you posted for the Chrysler minivans on replacing the power window mechanism was extremely helpful.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Frank Denardo Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@immersiveentertainment2327 7 жыл бұрын

How can I tell if I have an autoride system?

@SkinnyFatBoyzz 7 жыл бұрын

if there's lines coming out of the shock.

@immersiveentertainment2327 7 жыл бұрын

It turns out it was a broken leaf and not the air ride, I disabled the air ride so the pump wouldn't burn itself out.

@1AAuto 11 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@Robvin007 12 жыл бұрын

Garages like Midas charge more for 4w drive. I don't see why there is a difference.

@edsnotgod 2 жыл бұрын

i just did this lying under the Exploder and had plenty of room.

@TotalDissolvedSalamanders 13 жыл бұрын

i have never seen so much rust man.

@dillond7047 5 жыл бұрын

Will this fix the sagging rear end?

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Dillon D Replacing the shocks will not restore the rear end to factory height. The leaf springs are responsible for that! 1aauto.com

@dillond7047 4 жыл бұрын

1A Auto Parts LOL over a year later and your video pops back up so I rewatch it. I’m going through the comments and see where I commented over a year ago and see your reply for the first time now. I still haven’t fixed the sag since I have other vehicles it hasn’t been a big priority. But now that I know the leafs will fix my issues I’m heading over to your website! Thanks so much for the reply!

@Bobcagon Жыл бұрын

This is not “real world” replacement of Ford Explorer rear shocks. The real world is comprised of rusted nuts and bolds that eventually need to be cut off with a cutting torch. The top fasteners are in such a poor position that it would appear the Ford designer just gave up and said F it that’s the best I can do. You have approximately 2” of head space to get a socket on or a box end wrench to remove the bolts. Although you will end up cutting them off due to hex bolt deforming due to bolts not moving and rounding off of hex. This is not a fun job on Explorers with rust build up on frames.

@tortron Жыл бұрын

Got the dream here of a car that has never seen snow. Its very nice underneath.

@metalface8515 Жыл бұрын

I'm about to do the rear on mine, been under there a lot but never up top near the shock mount. Would there be room for a typical handheld angle grinder cutting disc???