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Really funny you should say that. I just cam from the gas station, where I pumped up the pressure to 35PSI all around. I immediately noticed a difference. I think I like the way she handles with more tire pressure than others would normally recommend. The sidewall of the tire says "max pressure 40psi", and the sticker on the door says "30psi cold", so I thought I would compromise. I got an alignment/rotate/balance job last week, and they set my pressure at 30psi all around. I can’t believe what a difference 5 psi makes. Thanks! Scott 97 Exp. Sport 4.0 SOHC – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Being relatively new to the Explorer world, I have a question regarding > suspension setup/body roll on a 1997 Explorer Sport. The overall reaction to > bumps and "stuff" when hit straight on seems to be pretty good, however I am > concerned about the large amount of body roll during slow turning into a > driveway, or over rough terrain. It feels as if the truck is "rocking" from > side to side. I can get out and "shake" the truck up and down from side to > side pretty easily. How are the stock sway bars on these things? Short of > buying aftermarket ones, is there anything I can do to "stiffen" them up a > bit? >Check your tire pressure – makes a 8big* difference. The stock pressure >is a little low IMHO.I usually run about 33PSI all around. No abnormal >tire wear detected yet…

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> Being relatively new to the Explorer world, I have a question regarding > suspension setup/body roll on a 1997 Explorer Sport. The overall reaction to > bumps and "stuff" when hit straight on seems to be pretty good, however I am > concerned about the large amount of body roll during slow turning into a > driveway, or over rough terrain. It feels as if the truck is "rocking" from > side to side. I can get out and "shake" the truck up and down from side to > side pretty easily. How are the stock sway bars on these things? Short of > buying aftermarket ones, is there anything I can do to "stiffen" them up a > bit?

Check your tire pressure – makes a 8big* difference. The stock pressure is a little low IMHO.I usually run about 33PSI all around. No abnormal tire wear detected yet…

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Being relatively new to the Explorer world, I have a question regarding suspension setup/body roll on a 1997 Explorer Sport. The overall reaction to bumps and "stuff" when hit straight on seems to be pretty good, however I am concerned about the large amount of body roll during slow turning into a driveway, or over rough terrain. It feels as if the truck is "rocking" from side to side. I can get out and "shake" the truck up and down from side to side pretty easily. How are the stock sway bars on these things? Short of buying aftermarket ones, is there anything I can do to "stiffen" them up a bit? Pardon my ignorance. I did have an older Chevy Blazer a few years ago, and it seems to be much more solid than the Explorer. Any input from fellow groupies is appreciated. Scott 97 Exp. Sport 4.0 SOHC

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