Intro and a question

Dozer77 · 04-07-2012, 07:21 PM

New to the explorer scene, usually a full size truck guy. Picked up a 01 explorer xlt for the wife and want to do a small lift just to give it a beefy stance. Looking to run no bigger than a 33 since it is her DD. What would be suggestions on this? Ive heard get a drop shackle for the back and crank the tortion bars, but will this affect anything else? Does it need an alignment or anything after that is done? Again Im used to having solid axles never had to deal with IFS. It is 4wd.

Thanks

1998 blueberry · 04-09-2012, 10:15 AM

I wish i had the right answer i have the same question i am thinking about putting the rear springs over the axle but i am not shure about that if you find out the best way let me know

*1ATony* · 04-09-2012, 01:24 PM

Welcome to the site.

*LONO100* · 04-09-2012, 01:52 PM

there are a ton of posts on this, and a whole section on lifts on this forum for more detail, but the general rule of thumb for a simple lift to slap 33"s on is shackles or add a leafs in the rear and torsion twist up front. dont twist higher than 2" on front or you may cause long term damage to your cv joints. with this setup you should be able to get some 33"s under there but you will also need to do some trimming. welcome to the forum!

this is my X with warrior #153 shackles and torsion twist to fit 33" duratracs. similar to your plans.

04-09-2012, 01:24 PM	#3
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04-09-2012, 01:52 PM	#4
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,945 Vehicle Specs	there are a ton of posts on this, and a whole section on lifts on this forum for more detail, but the general rule of thumb for a simple lift to slap 33"s on is shackles or add a leafs in the rear and torsion twist up front. dont twist higher than 2" on front or you may cause long term damage to your cv joints. with this setup you should be able to get some 33"s under there but you will also need to do some trimming. welcome to the forum! this is my X with warrior #153 shackles and torsion twist to fit 33" duratracs. similar to your plans. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

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04-07-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
Dozer77 Wannabe Elite Explorer Leslie, MI 01 Ford Explorer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Intro and a question New to the explorer scene, usually a full size truck guy. Picked up a 01 explorer xlt for the wife and want to do a small lift just to give it a beefy stance. Looking to run no bigger than a 33 since it is her DD. What would be suggestions on this? Ive heard get a drop shackle for the back and crank the tortion bars, but will this affect anything else? Does it need an alignment or anything after that is done? Again Im used to having solid axles never had to deal with IFS. It is 4wd. Thanks

04-09-2012, 10:15 AM	#2
1998 blueberry Wannabe Elite Explorer freetown state forest 98 ford explorer xlt Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	I wish i had the right answer i have the same question i am thinking about putting the rear springs over the axle but i am not shure about that if you find out the best way let me know