31's or 32's with 3" body lift - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

nkexplrr · 01-13-2002, 09:00 AM

I have ordered the PA body lift and then started wondering which tires I should order. I don't want to have to trim the fenders or anything. I am tempted to go with 31's over the 32's just so i won't have to worry about rubbing. But in the back of my mind I want the biggest that will fit. I have a '91 sport. Any info or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

prerunexp · 01-13-2002, 01:57 PM

you should go with 32s a very small amount of triming may be in store

also are you looking at any suspension kit in the futur

Hotweels · 01-13-2002, 02:22 PM

I have the 3" kit with 31"s, i have never had the tire rub on any thing but the sway bar under extreme flex while backing up and its very minor rubbing.
If your going to run anything over 10.5 wide really think about a more aggresive off-set rim like a 15x8 with 3.75" back spaceing. OH and when you put in the lift try the steering with out the shaft extension first, if it binds then use the extension.

*toad* · 01-13-2002, 03:15 PM

I have 31s with 2 inch body and 1 1/2 or so suspension there,s lots of room for 32s I,d say, but like Hotwheels said I,d check the offset as they will proably rub.

prerunexp · 01-14-2002, 05:27 PM

why do you want a body lift why dont you go with a 1.5 to 2 inch skyjacker kit for 170$ and some 31's, in my mind that is a way better setup for nearly the same amount of money

a body lift is going to mess with your center of gravity the same amount as a suspension lift, all the weight that makes you roll is in your roof thats why explorers roll easier than trucks.

if you dont want to go really nuts youll be surpised of what car can do with the 1.5 - 2 inch kit and some 31's

01-13-2002, 09:00 AM	#1
nkexplrr Wannabe Elite Explorer Home:New Kent,Va School:Harrisonburg, VA '97 F-150 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 171 Vehicle Specs	31's or 32's with 3" body lift I have ordered the PA body lift and then started wondering which tires I should order. I don't want to have to trim the fenders or anything. I am tempted to go with 31's over the 32's just so i won't have to worry about rubbing. But in the back of my mind I want the biggest that will fit. I have a '91 sport. Any info or suggestions will be greatly appreciated! __________________ Explorer is sold. V8 Power now!

01-13-2002, 02:22 PM	#3
Hotweels Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB '92 EB Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 721 Vehicle Specs	I have the 3" kit with 31"s, i have never had the tire rub on any thing but the sway bar under extreme flex while backing up and its very minor rubbing. If your going to run anything over 10.5 wide really think about a more aggresive off-set rim like a 15x8 with 3.75" back spaceing. OH and when you put in the lift try the steering with out the shaft extension first, if it binds then use the extension. __________________ D44/9" open/spool 36" TSL SX's Warn 8274 C5-B&M Megashifter 5.0 Speed Density swap done an running.

01-13-2002, 03:15 PM	#4
toad Elite Explorer Forest, Ontario, CANADA 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 603 Vehicle Specs	I have 31s with 2 inch body and 1 1/2 or so suspension there,s lots of room for 32s I,d say, but like Hotwheels said I,d check the offset as they will proably rub. __________________ Todd D. 2001 Sport Trac, (TT & homemade shackles,gone) 3" body lift, 285 BFG ATs 92 XLT, Warrior Shackles & Coil spacers, 2"PA body lift,31"BFG ATs,Milemarker manual hubs.- SOLD 84 MUSTANG CONV. 289 C.I.

01-13-2002, 01:57 PM	#2
prerunexp Wannabe Elite Explorer El Segundo CA 93 ranger Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 85 Vehicle Specs	you should go with 32s a very small amount of triming may be in store also are you looking at any suspension kit in the futur

01-14-2002, 05:27 PM	#5
prerunexp Wannabe Elite Explorer El Segundo CA 93 ranger Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 85 Vehicle Specs	why do you want a body lift why dont you go with a 1.5 to 2 inch skyjacker kit for 170$ and some 31's, in my mind that is a way better setup for nearly the same amount of money a body lift is going to mess with your center of gravity the same amount as a suspension lift, all the weight that makes you roll is in your roof thats why explorers roll easier than trucks. if you dont want to go really nuts youll be surpised of what car can do with the 1.5 - 2 inch kit and some 31's