will a lift kit for a 92 ranger fit my 92 explorer

tom_mcmullen006 · 09-28-2009, 12:35 AM

will the lift kit of a 92 ranger fit my 92 explorer? I found a setup on craigslist and I was wanting to know if these parts are compatible and if so. what other parts are compatible? ( obviously not the beds haha)

318EDDIEbX · 09-28-2009, 01:08 AM

lol...i need to know if ford ranger drop kits will work for my 96 x...

*90ranajo* · 09-28-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tom_mcmullen006

will the lift kit of a 92 ranger fit my 92 explorer? I found a setup on craigslist and I was wanting to know if these parts are compatible and if so. what other parts are compatible? ( obviously not the beds haha)

The front will as both are TTB (Twin Traction Beam) suspensions. The rear can, but it not a bolt in. On Rangers the rear is spring over axle, whereas on Explorers the rear is spring under axle. You can convert an Explorer to spring over (search SOA). Also keep in mind that the Explorer has more weight over the rear than a Ranger so you may not get the advertised lift, but the SOA will give you ~4" lift.

tom_mcmullen006 · 09-28-2009, 02:03 AM

ok so if i did the SOA on the rear for 4 inches which seems simple ( i have alot of mechanics in my family) what would I have to do for the front that is inexpensive but will give me equal height? any thoughts or ideas? My 92 explorer XLT is a budget build so cheap or free is good lol.

nitro71 · 09-28-2009, 09:59 AM

There isn't a budget way to get 4" inches of suspension lift on the front. You're going to need a suspension lift kit to get that. The radius arm, pivot, and ? brackets have to drop and you'll need extended pitman arm.

Khaos Rising · 09-28-2009, 11:48 AM

ive actualy been wondering the same thing. ive got a 91 explorer and im looking for about 6 inches of lift, the 3 inch body just isnt big enough! I am looking for a used lift, just don't have 1600 for a brand new one, but 300 to 600 for a used. ive found a few used lifts but they are all for rangers, will those lifts bolt up to my sploder>?

09-28-2009, 12:35 AM	#1
tom_mcmullen006 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yelm Washington 1992 Explorer XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 122 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	will a lift kit for a 92 ranger fit my 92 explorer will the lift kit of a 92 ranger fit my 92 explorer? I found a setup on craigslist and I was wanting to know if these parts are compatible and if so. what other parts are compatible? ( obviously not the beds haha) __________________ No road? Thats what they invented 4x4's for! 1992 ford explorer xlt WARN locking hubs, aluminum wheels, Custom air intake, Flowmaster exhaust, Gutted cats, stripped floors with bedliner. http://www.mypowerblock.com/group/seriousexplorations http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3385807 http://www.youtube.com/view_play_lis...1BFD42542B1F4F

09-28-2009, 01:08 AM	#2
318EDDIEbX Wannabe Elite Explorer Ruston, La '96 EB Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5 Vehicle Specs	newbie lol...i need to know if ford ranger drop kits will work for my 96 x...

09-28-2009, 02:03 AM	#4
tom_mcmullen006 Wannabe Elite Explorer Yelm Washington 1992 Explorer XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 122 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	ok so if i did the SOA on the rear for 4 inches which seems simple ( i have alot of mechanics in my family) what would I have to do for the front that is inexpensive but will give me equal height? any thoughts or ideas? My 92 explorer XLT is a budget build so cheap or free is good lol. __________________ No road? Thats what they invented 4x4's for! 1992 ford explorer xlt WARN locking hubs, aluminum wheels, Custom air intake, Flowmaster exhaust, Gutted cats, stripped floors with bedliner. http://www.mypowerblock.com/group/seriousexplorations http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3385807 http://www.youtube.com/view_play_lis...1BFD42542B1F4F

09-28-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
nitro71 Wannabe Elite Explorer Spokane WA Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,061 Vehicle Specs	There isn't a budget way to get 4" inches of suspension lift on the front. You're going to need a suspension lift kit to get that. The radius arm, pivot, and ? brackets have to drop and you'll need extended pitman arm.

09-28-2009, 11:48 AM	#6
Khaos Rising Wannabe Elite Explorer Idaho Falls, IDAHO 1991 XL Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs	ive actualy been wondering the same thing. ive got a 91 explorer and im looking for about 6 inches of lift, the 3 inch body just isnt big enough! I am looking for a used lift, just don't have 1600 for a brand new one, but 300 to 600 for a used. ive found a few used lifts but they are all for rangers, will those lifts bolt up to my sploder>?