Lift kit for the 2003 model

Louise-Canberra · June 16, 2005

Hi guys

Any news from Ford USA about a lift kit for the 2003 model explorer ??? I am desperate to lift mine and I know the previous kits can't work on the 03 model due to the different springs set up.

Any suggestions would be gratrefully received.

Cheers

Louise.

TheFox88 · June 16, 2005

If i am not too mistaken i believe there is no lift kit available for the 3rd gen's as of yet.

Tom Ruddiman · June 24, 2005

Lift Kits

Superlift makes lift kits for 2003 Explorer Sport Trac. About $2,200

hiridin · June 24, 2005

jus adapt a body lift to work with it. thats 3" right there

snocross1985 · June 24, 2005

Tom Ruddiman said:
Superlift makes lift kits for 2003 Explorer Sport Trac. About $2,200

Not that it would work on a 2003 Explorer. The 2003 Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac have different suspension setups.

Louise-Canberra · July 3, 2005

HI Scott

Many thanks for that, I'll contact Superlift and see if they can give me any advice.

Thanks again

Cheers

Louise.

snocross1985 · July 4, 2005

No problem.

CaptainObvious · July 15, 2005

BTT. Any news? I've got an 04

Louise-Canberra · July 17, 2005

None as yet. I keep getting the info that a Ranger kit will fit an Explorer, however you need to be careful to make sure all is OK. As I live in Australia, I really need to be sure all will be OK before I get one imported. So, no joy as yet. I did lift it 15ml with new tyres (whooopeee). Only 4 odd inches to go....

Keep in touch if you find anything.

Cheers

Louise.

huntingr · July 13, 2006

Tom Ruddiman said:
Superlift makes lift kits for 2003 Explorer Sport Trac. About $2,200

Yep, Here's the link:
http://www.superlift.com/suspension/ford/96-EXPLORER.asp

I've been looking for this for a long time for my 2003 Exporer Sport 4X4.

THANKS FOR THIS INFO! :thumbsup:

Hartman · July 13, 2006

All this Sport Trac and Ranger talk is errelevant, considering he has an 03 XLT. Those will not work. And don't hold your breath for a lift kit for the 02+, I don't see it happening.

Dan Whitaker · July 13, 2006

I don't see how it would be possible for a lift kit to made for '02 & up Explorers. If I remember right the rear axle shaft passes through a hole in the frame.
The only thing that might be possible is a body lift as hiridin mentioned.
Damn the soccer moms & yuppies for wanting more comfort & rugrat room :fire: :fire: :fire:

Hartman · July 14, 2006

It's possible, but the problem is it will be too expensive (like most IFS/IRS kits) for companies to make and they will not sell enough of them in the Explorer market to turn a profit.

Dan Whitaker · July 14, 2006

Yea, I can imagine how much one would cost. I'm sure it would be cheaper to do a front & rear SAS.

prerunner02 · July 14, 2006

2002 on lift kit

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161687

wickedford82 · September 9, 2007

'03 Explorer XLT 4-Door Lift kits

Hey everyone, I was reading everyone's reply's and saw that the 2003 Explorer Sport-trac lift kit from SuperLift will work and then someone said it won't work on the 2003 Explorer XLT 4-Door. So is it true that there just isn't a lift kit for this Explorer?

Well I live in Illinois and there's this lift kit shop by me called Attitude Performace and I'm going to call them tomorrow and ask them if they know of a lift kit for the 2003 Explorer XLT 4-Door and I'll let ya'll know if there is. Later...:exp:

SkanlaxJMO · September 9, 2007

there is a 2" now avalible for the third gen 4-door.

Rammer24 · September 9, 2007

There is only a 2 inch lift from Rancho and it is a quick lift. It works with the shocks. Other than that NO LIFT for the 3rd gen and I can say that with 99% confidence and probably never will be. OH the Rancho lift system is about $800 for all four shocks. I may get one next spring/summer if I'm lucky.

One more thing there is NO LIFT for 3rd gen Explorers other than a Sport Trac.

wickedford82 · September 10, 2007

Awesome, thanks SkanlaxJMO and Rammer24. I'll check out Rancho's site and take a look at their shocks. Later...:exp:

bigapple · September 10, 2007

other than the rancho quicklift or buying ur own springs, theres no other lift available unless u fab ur own

(2 inches up front)

(Vs stock)

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