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beachn974door
01-06-2003, 05:11 PM
Here's my 97. Tell me what you think
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=529197

Alec
01-06-2003, 05:19 PM
I deleted your other thread since this one has the picture. Please do not double post, you could have just edited your previous thread.

But anyway, looks good. The 31"s look a bit small with 4" of lift though.

Digger196
01-06-2003, 05:19 PM
very nice. you could use some larger tires though. like 32's?

hey how difacult was it to do the 2" body lift and how much was it?

section525
01-06-2003, 05:28 PM
Hey! That's my ride! :D

http://www.section525.com/xpage/images/4005.jpg

I like it! I was thinking about gettng a roof rack too!

beachn974door
01-06-2003, 05:28 PM
Thanks for deleting the other thread Alec. Sorry the pic is so big I couldn't figure out how to downsize it. The 32's will definetly be next once these wear out. I only put like 6,000 miles on them so I can't justify getting rid of them.

Digger

The body lift itself only took about 2 1/2 hours! But getting the bumpers back up was the most time consuming part. Especially since the body lift is for a 91-94 Explorer and you can't use the bumper brakets that are in the kit. It cost about $90 from 4wheelparts

Alec
01-06-2003, 06:06 PM
I attached a smaller image. Use that one if you want or just point to mine.

beachn974door
01-07-2003, 10:27 AM
Section525

Did you have any rubbing problems with the 32's? Or is that why you removed the plastic trim under the front bumper?

billy97xlt
01-07-2003, 10:53 AM
truck looks good!! what's next on your ride?

beachn974door
01-07-2003, 12:22 PM
Next will probably be a couple of lights on the roof rack. Then later a set of 32's once I get some more wear out of the 31's.

section525
01-07-2003, 02:56 PM
I had my 32's on before I had my body lift. So, yes, the 32's rubbed like hell. But I could probably put the plastic back on now with no rubbing.

Yours looks damn good with those running boards on it. How did you tint the windows? Was your factory tint like mine?

beachn974door
01-07-2003, 04:07 PM
section525

I like the running boards for the main reason that they help hide the frame rails, plus I actually use them now to keep from sliding across the seat and wearing out the upholstrey. My windows have the factory tint like yours but I wanted them darker in the back so I had a guy put 35% on top of the factory tint. From the outside it is pretty much black unless the sun is in the front and you look through the rear window.