2003 Ford Explorer sport 2dr

[Sogsnakebite]

Personally I wouldn't go over an inch and a half , if u use a tape measure u can level the sides out your limitation is how much travel u have left on drivers side

 

[ggravitte]

If I were to put Monroe shocks in the front too will it raise it any?

 

[Sogsnakebite]

No

 

[ggravitte]

I just sprayed some PB Blaster because I should be getting everything in tmw, and I take it that I have to lower my spare tire to take off the shocks?

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Definitely makes it easier

 

[ggravitte]

That's what I was thinking, and I'm sorry I'm such a bother with this question, but I still don't quite understand where or what I'm supposed to be measuring when I tighten my torsion bar

 

[swshawaii]

Maybe u should do some reading before u start the lift , everything u need to know is here just search for it

^ EVERYTHING you need linked below. Also install camber kits and get an alignment after everything's done.

Explorer - Ranger Shocks, Suspensions, Lift Kits
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10

 

[ggravitte]

Why would I need a camber kit? I don't want my car lowered this whole forum is how to lift it

 

[Sogsnakebite]

If u over crank the t bars it can cause your wheels to not be straight up and down, for measuring it's the top of the arch to the ground each side

 

[ggravitte]

How would I know if the previous owner did it already?

 

[Sogsnakebite]

I saw a pic of your truck it doesn't look like it's had a tt

 

[ggravitte]

Finished installing the shackles and shocks today and I'll tell you those rusty bolts were a ***** to get off, I started at 10:30 this morning and finished around 5:35ish. I don't think I'm going to do my tt yet because I'm thinking about getting bigger tires and if I'm going to have to get an alignment anyway I'd rather wait and only pay for one then pay for two, ya know? But anyway it's looking good I'll post some pictures when the rain clears up. Thanks for all the information and new learned knowledge!

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Good to hear man and yup they can be a pain , I usually do a string alignment

 

[ggravitte]

Any idk on an all-terrain tire brand I should look at? Not looking to spend over $140 a tire

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Don't know US prices but I swear by these

 

[ggravitte]

They're out of my price range

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Kelly Safari Tsr

 

[ggravitte]

Our stock tires are 255/70/16, now since i want to get bigger tires what numbers can i and can i not change?

 

[Sogsnakebite]

Well I run 285 r75 16

 

[ggravitte]

And you have stock rims?