[Marty1000]

I just purchased a 2018 Explorer Platinum and would like to stiffen the suspension up.
I believe the Explorer Sport has stiffer suspension.
What can I upgrade to increase the Platinum handling?
Thought about a strut brace, anti roll bars etc......
Thanks in advance

 

[dejen3303]

Unless you have the miles to justify suspension work ie: shocks and struts, I would leave it and save your money for groceries. I love the way mine rides.

 

[Multidriver]

I'm always surprised when one person says "I want to do this, can someone help?" and someone else replies "I wouldn't do that, I like it the way you just said you don't." That sort of reply is completely irrelevant and adds absolutely no value.

You can improve handling with lower profile tires. I haven't looked at the Platinum specs, but it may have taller tires to provide a plusher ride. Lower profile tires have less rubber, are stiffer, and reduce roll when cornering. Which is why race cars use them.

Hope that helps!

 

[dejen3303]

I'm always surprised when one person says "I want to do this, can someone help?" and someone else replies "I wouldn't do that, I like it the way you just said you don't." That sort of reply is completely irrelevant and adds absolutely no value.

You can improve handling with lower profile tires. I haven't looked at the Platinum specs, but it may have taller tires to provide a plusher ride. Lower profile tires have less rubber, are stiffer, and reduce roll when cornering. Which is why race cars use them.

Hope that helps!

I know. Some people, right?
Probably the same guy who drives the speed limit in the express lane.

 

[ILFLASH]

So, any advice? I have a 2017 XLT, with enough miles it’s ready for shocks (hahahaha) and have been thinking about upgrading the suspension. Oh, and I can afford the upgrade and groceries if anyone is interested. Anyway….. would love to see some feedback. I’ll update things as I go along if you’ll do the same…

 

[Joemamma1954]

I have the 2017 Platinum with only 52000 miles. I am not sure the difference in all the suspensions, but i am upgrading mine. I went with Bilstein B6 struts and shocks. I also wanted to level it. 1st thought was get the front lifted using the kit that attaches to the top of the struts. I decided to get the lowering springs from Steeda. I also got the Steeda rear sway bar, trailing arm and the adjustable toe-link. I am still waiting on the springs to arrive( fedex lost them). Went ahead and purchased all new parts from ford to install the spring on the struts, so i can just R&R the struts. I installed the sway bar and toe link already.Big difference in fast turns. Cant wait to get the Bilsteins installed. Meanwhile i got my new drilled rotors and pads delivered. Guess i will do all at once.