I Did It!! Whats Next?

Keach · 02-15-2000, 08:41 PM

Hey guys and gals!!

I DID IT!!! Today I had a custom add-a-leaf installed along with new clips and new spacers. Cost= $175.00. I got about 2.24" lift added to the rear. Now both my front and rear are 12.25" from top of rim to center of fender well. Looks great and ride seems to be the same. Went to Discount tire and had 31x10.5 BFG's installed, went with AT's. Again it looks great. I didn't have to touch the torsion bars. I've got B bars however my rear was sagging that much. Hitting the ranch tomorrow to test everything out, I'll keep you informed should i have problems. Pic's soon too. I parked head to head with another 98 and i seem to have about 1.5" on it. I truly appreciate this web site and everyones help, this is the greatest resource on the web. Should anyone have any questions please feel free to email me. Next is exhaust, brakes, plugs, wires and a superchip last.

Thanks

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Keach
98 XLT 4X4 SOHC
Edelbrock Shocks
Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor
Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit
RanchHand Front Grill Guard
Custom Rear Add-a-leaf
BFG 31x10.5 AT's

[This message has been edited by Keach (edited 02-15-2000).]

bachelor25 · 02-16-2000, 10:03 AM

Hey Keach,

Congratulations on your new leafs and tires. I bet your truck looks even better now, I know mine does.

I had a quick question about your new shocks. I want to buy a set of Edelbrock IAS shocks soon as well, and was wondering how you like yours so far? I am guessing you bought stock replacement ones, how much did you get them for? I appreciate any feedback you can give me.

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Cheers,

Andrew B.
1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 (slightly modified)
BC, Canada

Keach · 02-16-2000, 11:36 AM

Drew I'd say they're worth the investment if your going to keep your truck for some time. I drive 50 miles to and from work on the hwy and off road while at work with clients and they give a great hwy ride and keep the trail calm. I had Monroe gas magnums "sensatracs" the originals on a 89 EB Bronco II and was not pleased. to harsh. I found them for 69.00 each at a store called Alamo High Performance here in San Antonio. Had them in stock too. Thats the best deal i could find. I've put 15K on them so far. If I can get you a phone # let me know. My office mate put gaberials on his 91 landcrusier, hated them after riding in my truck, next was bilsteins and he still wishes he would have gotten the EAS. If you add the costs together hes still spent more for what appears an inferior product

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Keach
98 XLT 4X4 SOHC
Edelbrock Shocks
Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor
Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit
RanchHand Front Grill Guard
Custom Rear Add-a-leaf
BFG 31x10.5 AT's

Gofast · 02-16-2000, 02:13 PM

The GMS MAF had mixed results on LS1 equiped cars. Some gained and some didn't. We actually dyno'ed several and couldn't get a clear pattern of why some gained and some lost HP. I would like to get your input as well on how your GMS performed on your Explorer.

Lift, It's a wonderful thing.

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Rob Robertson
94 XLT 4X4 4 door
"It's an Explorer Thing, you wouldn't understand"

felsmann · 02-16-2000, 02:32 PM

go to www.carpartsonsale.com, Edelbrocks are $57 each. Best deal intown. That's where I go them, and Love them!!

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Juan Felsmann
'97 Sport 4WD 5spd
Warrior Twist
http://www.explorer4x4.com/thaven_juan.jpg

Keach · 02-16-2000, 11:12 PM

Eagle

I'm not quite sure how much performance i've gotten from the Gran MAF. I'm going to order the "neat" little machine which can calibrate performance soon. I've still got the orginal and I'll conduct a little experiment. The KKM made a difference for sure. With the MAF you can see the difference clearly, but go to and exhaust mod or KKM before the MAF still i play consumer watchdog.

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Keach
98 XLT 4X4 SOHC
Edelbrock Shocks
Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor
Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit
RanchHand Front Grill Guard
Custom Rear Add-a-leaf
BFG 31x10.5 AT's

Eagle · 02-17-2000, 12:36 AM

KEACH How much performance did you get with the Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor? I saw it advertised in Performance Products catalog and was considering purchasing it for my 98 Sport. Did it give you a noticeable performance improvement? Do you think the price is justified?

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98 Sport 4.0L SOHC auto
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

mikefox · 02-24-2000, 02:57 AM

Carpartsonsale ow has the Edelbrocks for $69.31 a piece. Unless someone nows of a good deal out there from them looks like they are just as much as others now. Oh well. To those who ordered before the price hike, you lucky dogs.:P

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mike fox
95 XLT 4D 4X4

02-15-2000, 08:41 PM	#1
Keach Wannabe Elite Explorer San Antonio, TX 98 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Hey guys and gals!! I DID IT!!! Today I had a custom add-a-leaf installed along with new clips and new spacers. Cost= $175.00. I got about 2.24" lift added to the rear. Now both my front and rear are 12.25" from top of rim to center of fender well. Looks great and ride seems to be the same. Went to Discount tire and had 31x10.5 BFG's installed, went with AT's. Again it looks great. I didn't have to touch the torsion bars. I've got B bars however my rear was sagging that much. Hitting the ranch tomorrow to test everything out, I'll keep you informed should i have problems. Pic's soon too. I parked head to head with another 98 and i seem to have about 1.5" on it. I truly appreciate this web site and everyones help, this is the greatest resource on the web. Should anyone have any questions please feel free to email me. Next is exhaust, brakes, plugs, wires and a superchip last. Thanks ------------------ Keach 98 XLT 4X4 SOHC Edelbrock Shocks Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit RanchHand Front Grill Guard Custom Rear Add-a-leaf BFG 31x10.5 AT's [This message has been edited by Keach (edited 02-15-2000).]

02-16-2000, 10:03 AM	#2
bachelor25 Wannabe Elite Explorer Surrey, BC, Canada '96 XLS 4DR 4x4 Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs	Hey Keach, Congratulations on your new leafs and tires. I bet your truck looks even better now, I know mine does. I had a quick question about your new shocks. I want to buy a set of Edelbrock IAS shocks soon as well, and was wondering how you like yours so far? I am guessing you bought stock replacement ones, how much did you get them for? I appreciate any feedback you can give me. ------------------ Cheers, Andrew B. 1996 Ford Explorer 4x4 (slightly modified) BC, Canada

02-16-2000, 11:36 AM	#3
Keach Wannabe Elite Explorer San Antonio, TX 98 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Drew I'd say they're worth the investment if your going to keep your truck for some time. I drive 50 miles to and from work on the hwy and off road while at work with clients and they give a great hwy ride and keep the trail calm. I had Monroe gas magnums "sensatracs" the originals on a 89 EB Bronco II and was not pleased. to harsh. I found them for 69.00 each at a store called Alamo High Performance here in San Antonio. Had them in stock too. Thats the best deal i could find. I've put 15K on them so far. If I can get you a phone # let me know. My office mate put gaberials on his 91 landcrusier, hated them after riding in my truck, next was bilsteins and he still wishes he would have gotten the EAS. If you add the costs together hes still spent more for what appears an inferior product ------------------ Keach 98 XLT 4X4 SOHC Edelbrock Shocks Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit RanchHand Front Grill Guard Custom Rear Add-a-leaf BFG 31x10.5 AT's

02-16-2000, 02:13 PM	#4
Gofast Moderator Emeritus McKinney, TX 76 Bronco Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 994 Vehicle Specs	The GMS MAF had mixed results on LS1 equiped cars. Some gained and some didn't. We actually dyno'ed several and couldn't get a clear pattern of why some gained and some lost HP. I would like to get your input as well on how your GMS performed on your Explorer. Lift, It's a wonderful thing. ------------------ Rob Robertson 94 XLT 4X4 4 door "It's an Explorer Thing, you wouldn't understand"

02-16-2000, 02:32 PM	#5
felsmann Wannabe Elite Explorer HB, CA '97 Explorer Sport Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 439 Vehicle Specs	go to www.carpartsonsale.com, Edelbrocks are $57 each. Best deal intown. That's where I go them, and Love them!! ------------------ Juan Felsmann '97 Sport 4WD 5spd Warrior Twist http://www.explorer4x4.com/thaven_juan.jpg

02-16-2000, 11:12 PM	#6
Keach Wannabe Elite Explorer San Antonio, TX 98 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 91 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Eagle I'm not quite sure how much performance i've gotten from the Gran MAF. I'm going to order the "neat" little machine which can calibrate performance soon. I've still got the orginal and I'll conduct a little experiment. The KKM made a difference for sure. With the MAF you can see the difference clearly, but go to and exhaust mod or KKM before the MAF still i play consumer watchdog. ------------------ Keach 98 XLT 4X4 SOHC Edelbrock Shocks Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor Kurtz Kustom AirFilterKit RanchHand Front Grill Guard Custom Rear Add-a-leaf BFG 31x10.5 AT's

02-17-2000, 12:36 AM	#7
Eagle Wannabe Elite Explorer Suprise, AZ 03 EB Expedition Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 162 Vehicle Specs	KEACH How much performance did you get with the Granatelli MassAirFlowSensor? I saw it advertised in Performance Products catalog and was considering purchasing it for my 98 Sport. Did it give you a noticeable performance improvement? Do you think the price is justified? ------------------ 98 Sport 4.0L SOHC auto There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."

02-24-2000, 02:57 AM	#8
mikefox Wannabe Elite Explorer Puyallup, Wa '95 4dr XLT 4X4 Sold Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 268 Vehicle Specs	Carpartsonsale ow has the Edelbrocks for $69.31 a piece. Unless someone nows of a good deal out there from them looks like they are just as much as others now. Oh well. To those who ordered before the price hike, you lucky dogs.:P ------------------ mike fox 95 XLT 4D 4X4