Thread: Tire Pressure
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Old 12-24-2015, 06:21 AM   #15
Mitch//pa
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Default Re: Tire Pressure

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Originally Posted by Rowdy View Post
That seems to be the case with tire pressure specs since the Ford Explorer rollover recall in the late 90's. Most was attributed to tire pressure specs being high. I was working for Monroe shocks OE. Our shock valving specs for Ford changed somewhat in the aftermath of this as tire pressure and shocks work together for a smoother ride. Also with the investigations several lawsuits were filed against Tenneco the parent company of Monroe shocks. All were dropped at some point, but still caused undue stress at work as we were under intense scrutiny from Ford as they looked to point the blame in any direction but their own. Rod
I see some explorers coming in with a door spec of 26 PSI mostly newer ones since the roll over production era. To low IMO...I usually go 33-35 in those....I bet that's why.. Their scared shitless for it to happen again

Rod thanks for the info

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