What should I do first? Lower it, 31s, or audio?

Dawgpack · 03-05-2012, 12:34 AM

When I bought it I was planning on getting some 31s and throwing some shackles on, but after driving around for awhile, I am really enjoying my gas mileage with the stock setup. So now I'm stuck trying to decide between 3 things. Should I...

1.) Stick with original plans, buy some 31s and possibly tt and shackles
2.) Lower it 2"
3.) or spend some money on a decent sub/amp combo

*Bruces expo* · 03-05-2012, 01:40 AM

Sub and amp combo ! Cheaper than New tires , and also you'll keep the Mpg's you like ! , lowering that style suspension is hard on the stock steering components and also is normally a rough ride with the Torsion twisted tighter than stock , Just My 0.2

**devo** · 03-05-2012, 01:26 PM

Sub and amp combo until you decide it you want to go up or down

*toypaseo* · 03-06-2012, 06:27 PM

Sub and amp vote for me. Adding a sub and amp to my non-JBL OEM stereo was one of the first things that I planned to change.

*Wills05xlt4x4* · 03-10-2012, 08:11 PM

Lift it!!!

*FIND* · 03-29-2012, 12:18 PM

Get a Mac intake and some exhaust to get a few more ponies freed up in case you lift it.

View Poll Results: What should I do first?
31s, shackles, TT	8	40.00%
Lower it 2"	3	15.00%
Sub and amp setup	9	45.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2012, 12:34 AM	#1
Dawgpack Wannabe Elite Explorer Bozeman, MT 1999 Explorer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 29 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	What should I do first? Lower it, 31s, or audio? When I bought it I was planning on getting some 31s and throwing some shackles on, but after driving around for awhile, I am really enjoying my gas mileage with the stock setup. So now I'm stuck trying to decide between 3 things. Should I... 1.) Stick with original plans, buy some 31s and possibly tt and shackles 2.) Lower it 2" 3.) or spend some money on a decent sub/amp combo __________________ 1999 Explorer XLT \| 4.0 SOHC \| K&N filter \| TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles \| Running board delete \| 31x10.5r15 duratrac's \| Curt roof basket \| Curt front hitch

03-05-2012, 01:40 AM	#2
Bruces expo Elite Explorer Middle GA 91 Mazda Navajo Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,754 Vehicle Specs	Sub and amp combo ! Cheaper than New tires , and also you'll keep the Mpg's you like ! , lowering that style suspension is hard on the stock steering components and also is normally a rough ride with the Torsion twisted tighter than stock , Just My 0.2 __________________ 1999-Exdpedition Xlt 4.6 Silver-Grey- OIL LEAKING .haha ZAPV#161, 91 Navajo, 3" Bodylift , 2.5"skyjacker coils,skyjacker shocks , 2" ext shackels, . home made CAI.no muffler's straight cat's ,warn locking hub's,throttle cable mod ,deleted rear swaybar , front sway bar disco's ,custom cut front bumper ,deleted front fender flare's ,clear turn's ,clear tail's,33" Pro Comp AT's 1953 Ford F-100 Restoration Project

03-06-2012, 06:27 PM	#4
toypaseo Flunked daycare outside shovelling snow ................ 96 XLT ™ Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,309 Vehicle Specs	Sub and amp vote for me. Adding a sub and amp to my non-JBL OEM stereo was one of the first things that I planned to change. __________________ Kent - 1996 XLT - Hypertech Programmer, Gibson Catback, K&N FIPK, Alpine V12 MRV-100M, 8" round 2ohm Kicker Solobaric 1992 Toyota Paseo - Tein Super Street coilovers, Whiteline swaybars 22MM(F) 20MM(R), Prothane endlinks & mounts, VVR poly control arm bushings, K&N drop-in, Dynomax Ultraflo, Gibson stainless tip, Pirelli Winter Carving Edge(F) Kumho HP4 716(R) on steelies

03-10-2012, 08:11 PM	#5
Wills05xlt4x4 Elite Explorer Ashland Va 2005 Xlt 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 876 Vehicle Specs	Lift it!!! __________________ Factory DVD, third row, rear A/C, Moon roof, Advancetrac RSC, Tow package, Leather everything, Eddie Bauer running boards.MODS- deep transmission pan w/dipstick, 1.5" Body lift, Expedition front tow hooks, Treadwright Guard Dog M/T 265-75/16 C Ply, Telescoping steering wheel mod, 4.56 gears limited slip front and rear,brembo brakes,front skid plate, Cb.FUTURE MODS-rock sliders, oba, steel front bumper w/ warn VR12000, possibly a M90

03-05-2012, 01:26 PM	#3
devo Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 17 Vehicle Specs	Sub and amp combo until you decide it you want to go up or down

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