Lifting a '95-01 IFS Article

jeremyc653 · 05-03-2009, 09:58 AM

Hey i need help with the super lift web page whats the difference between the two front box lifts ?
http://superlift.com/Catalog.asp?P=K495

*gavin* · 05-04-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc653

hey john i think this would work check it out
http://www.eautoworks.com/product-Su...LET-Blazer.htm

the shock mounts on a Blazer are different than an Explorer.
neither end is the stud-mount, which is what the upper mount needs to be for an Explorer (recently replaced the shocks on my mom's 01 Blazer)

spitfiresk822 · 08-05-2009, 10:12 PM

I'm sure someone has already mentioned this somewhere on this site, but I'm gonna ask anyways. Did they discontinue the trailmaster lift for second gens? Performance Products used to have it, so I bookmarked it. Checked on it one day right when I was thinking about blowing a couple paychecks, and it's gone. Can't find it anywhere. Does anybody know where I can find a trailmaster?

*gavin* · 08-05-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfiresk822

I'm sure someone has already mentioned this somewhere on this site, but I'm gonna ask anyways. Did they discontinue the trailmaster lift for second gens? Performance Products used to have it, so I bookmarked it. Checked on it one day right when I was thinking about blowing a couple paychecks, and it's gone. Can't find it anywhere. Does anybody know where I can find a trailmaster?

Trailmaster does not even list it on their website anymore.

so it would be safe to assume that yes, they discontinued it.

meyek91974 · 08-25-2009, 11:04 PM

LOOK AT THIS:
http://www.dixonbrosracing.com/content/view/8/2/

http://www.prerunnermaniac.com/Preru...d-Explorer.php

stroher89 · 07-03-2011, 07:59 PM

i talked to trailmaster and they said that they do not make it one for 95-01 explorers where did u get this from?

stroher89 · 07-03-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfiresk822

I'm sure someone has already mentioned this somewhere on this site, but I'm gonna ask anyways. Did they discontinue the trailmaster lift for second gens? Performance Products used to have it, so I bookmarked it. Checked on it one day right when I was thinking about blowing a couple paychecks, and it's gone. Can't find it anywhere. Does anybody know where I can find a trailmaster?

i think the reason they dont make it anymore they had problems with it or couldnt make it cheaper than superlift.

**SkyJumper** · 07-05-2011, 08:24 PM

This thread is soooo old. And the Trail Master kit was not made for the Explorer to begin with. If my memory serves me correctly, it was made to fit the Ranger, but could be installed on a 2nd Gen X. But like I mentioned, if my memory serves me correctly, never did they sell the kit as a X kit, only Ranger.

But that was yrs ago, hince thread start date was 2005.

num5golden · 04-29-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRookie

I fit a set of 33's on a 98 sport with only a 3 inch bl and tt. Trimming was needed but not terrible. little metal and fair plastic. but you couldnt tell anything was cut from the outside

that's funny the 03 short sport xlt with only shackles and 1" of tt fit 33's with absolutely no rub unless you stuff the shit out of your backend. then tge simple fix is wheel spacers

*Keeper0311* · 04-29-2012, 09:13 PM

Holy necro-thread.

*Sedition* · 07-26-2012, 09:49 PM

Nice...

Great Info on the Superlift, Exactly what I was looking for. I'm just running a TT at the moment but I keep getting stuck in ruts and bottoming out in soft mud so I need more lift to continue my Explorations. Looks great with 32" MT's What do you have on it now? 7 years later.

*corkey* · 07-26-2012, 10:09 PM

I have the Superlift on my rig with a few mods,(coilover conversion,and rear 2 inch shackles) and run a 35x1.5 tire with some trimming.
But when i first put the lift on, i ran a 285 75 16 or 33x11.5 tire, and it worked pretty good with that setup on a 4:10 gear ratio,,
My rig came with a 3:73 axle and the little bump of the 4:10's was just right for them tires,
The lift itself is a fairly easy job, albeit a bit time consuming,just make sure while you have the front end all apart you spend the time putting in the offset camber bolts and washers, as that will allow the alignment shop to line it up better and faster,

stonedraider · 08-25-2012, 10:44 AM

ive ben looking alot for a lift for this truck but cant find one. i had a shop offer the add a leaf and leveling kit but im tryin to go like 4-6inches. a bunch of people are saying trail master and superlift but i cant find on either site ive been thinking of ordering the ranger kit and having my mechanic modify as needed. is this a good idea? has it been tried before? my rear bar is not welded in as stated by others in the forums it looks to be all bolts. should i sell this and purchase a better year. please help

GRNMACHINE · 08-25-2012, 07:45 PM

Superlift has a kit for 96+. They claim the kit will not work for the 95 due to torsion mounts are welded in if I remember correctly. 96+ they are bolted on. A few on this site have installed the Superlift on 95's. It is a 4" lift suspension lift. If you want more than that you will need to crank your torsion bars, spindle lift if 2wd, and/or Performance Accessories BodyLift. There is literally tons of info on these lifts on this site!

08-05-2009, 10:12 PM	#103
spitfiresk822 Wannabe Elite Explorer Rockville, MD 98 XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 50 Vehicle Specs	trailmaster I'm sure someone has already mentioned this somewhere on this site, but I'm gonna ask anyways. Did they discontinue the trailmaster lift for second gens? Performance Products used to have it, so I bookmarked it. Checked on it one day right when I was thinking about blowing a couple paychecks, and it's gone. Can't find it anywhere. Does anybody know where I can find a trailmaster?

08-25-2009, 11:04 PM	#105
meyek91974 Wannabe Elite Explorer Louisville, Kentucky - Let me no f u r nearby 1997 V6 XLT 4x4 4Door Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 48 Vehicle Specs	LOOK AT THIS: http://www.dixonbrosracing.com/content/view/8/2/ http://www.prerunnermaniac.com/Preru...d-Explorer.php __________________ Keep-on keep'n on

07-03-2011, 07:59 PM	#106
stroher89 Wannabe Elite Explorer Greensboro Explorer 96 4X4 XLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	i talked to trailmaster and they said that they do not make it one for 95-01 explorers where did u get this from? __________________ Gus Ströher

07-05-2011, 08:24 PM	#108
SkyJumper DISABLED AIRBORNE VET SW Florida 1999 Expedition XLT 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,062 Vehicle Specs	This thread is soooo old. And the Trail Master kit was not made for the Explorer to begin with. If my memory serves me correctly, it was made to fit the Ranger, but could be installed on a 2nd Gen X. But like I mentioned, if my memory serves me correctly, never did they sell the kit as a X kit, only Ranger. But that was yrs ago, hince thread start date was 2005. __________________ 99 Expedition XLT 4x4- Edge HT/EVO tuned, full Spectre CAI kit, lifted, Rancho RS5000's, 33 Nitto's on 16x10 Pro-Comps, Hooker Aero Chamber exhaust, Black Brush Guard, more to come.

04-29-2012, 09:13 PM	#110
Keeper0311 Dude, where's my VBIED? Riverside, CA 2000 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,590 Vehicle Specs	Holy necro-thread. __________________ 2000 XLT 4x4 2000 Explorer Sport:Sold

05-03-2009, 09:58 AM	#101
jeremyc653 Wannabe Elite Explorer st pete fl 2001 ford sport trac Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 261 Vehicle Specs	Hey i need help with the super lift web page whats the difference between the two front box lifts ? http://superlift.com/Catalog.asp?P=K495

07-26-2012, 09:49 PM	#111
Sedition Elite Explorer Port Stephens, Australia 98 Explorer XLT SOHC Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 509 Vehicle Specs	Nice... Great Info on the Superlift, Exactly what I was looking for. I'm just running a TT at the moment but I keep getting stuck in ruts and bottoming out in soft mud so I need more lift to continue my Explorations. Looks great with 32" MT's What do you have on it now? 7 years later. __________________ 98 XLT SOHC Export 2" Torsion Twist + Add a Leaf Kumho AT 255/70/16's Ported & Polished heads It's the all American SUV, I tell you w'hut....

07-26-2012, 10:09 PM	#112
corkey Elite Canuck, Eh ?? In the Great White North where winter never seems to end ,Ontario,, still ice fishing,, 96xl,99xls,old Rangers Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,448 Vehicle Specs	I have the Superlift on my rig with a few mods,(coilover conversion,and rear 2 inch shackles) and run a 35x1.5 tire with some trimming. But when i first put the lift on, i ran a 285 75 16 or 33x11.5 tire, and it worked pretty good with that setup on a 4:10 gear ratio,, My rig came with a 3:73 axle and the little bump of the 4:10's was just right for them tires, The lift itself is a fairly easy job, albeit a bit time consuming,just make sure while you have the front end all apart you spend the time putting in the offset camber bolts and washers, as that will allow the alignment shop to line it up better and faster, __________________ Log Roller,, Fox Coilovers 35's and others, , Truck of the month Ranger Of Danger,,,project truck, also look for Blues Traveller Elite registry, ,

08-25-2012, 10:44 AM	#113
stonedraider Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 3 Vehicle Specs	95 explorer ive ben looking alot for a lift for this truck but cant find one. i had a shop offer the add a leaf and leveling kit but im tryin to go like 4-6inches. a bunch of people are saying trail master and superlift but i cant find on either site ive been thinking of ordering the ranger kit and having my mechanic modify as needed. is this a good idea? has it been tried before? my rear bar is not welded in as stated by others in the forums it looks to be all bolts. should i sell this and purchase a better year. please help

08-25-2012, 07:45 PM	#114
GRNMACHINE Wannabe Elite Explorer IL 95 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,374 Vehicle Specs	Superlift has a kit for 96+. They claim the kit will not work for the 95 due to torsion mounts are welded in if I remember correctly. 96+ they are bolted on. A few on this site have installed the Superlift on 95's. It is a 4" lift suspension lift. If you want more than that you will need to crank your torsion bars, spindle lift if 2wd, and/or Performance Accessories BodyLift. There is literally tons of info on these lifts on this site! __________________ 95 Sport 4x4, 3.73, tt/shackles, K&N FIPK, 33X12.50X15 BFG T/A, 15x10 DC-1's, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks, Flowmaster Catback, ARB OME Leaf Springs, 2" BODYLIFT "Thy shall Not Leaveth Thou Chariot Stocketh" Explorer 2nd Genesis GRNMACHINE