99 xlt 2wd lowering, how low to go?

downonthefarm · 08-28-2006, 08:50 PM

well i finally got a little bit of cash to spend on my daily driver whcih is a 99 explorer 2wd 5.0. My question....is it possible to get my explorer lowered 4-5" and be aligned with a decent ride quailty? i have a set of 18x9" stang wheels for it and i need to lower it to see what tire size to get

downonthefarm · 12-09-2006, 04:10 PM

bump

**Turdle** · 12-09-2006, 04:56 PM

To go this low will seriously stress the front suspension components.
Upper ball joints especially--take a look thru "expo50" threads--you will see a picture of this.

I have mine about 3" lower in front, maybe a bit less. IMO this is the safe limit.

08-28-2006, 08:50 PM	#1
downonthefarm Wannabe Elite Explorer upstate ny 99 xlt 2wd Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	99 xlt 2wd lowering, how low to go? well i finally got a little bit of cash to spend on my daily driver whcih is a 99 explorer 2wd 5.0. My question....is it possible to get my explorer lowered 4-5" and be aligned with a decent ride quailty? i have a set of 18x9" stang wheels for it and i need to lower it to see what tire size to get Last edited by downonthefarm; 12-09-2006 at 04:07 PM.

12-09-2006, 04:56 PM	#3
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,743 Vehicle Specs	To go this low will seriously stress the front suspension components. Upper ball joints especially--take a look thru "expo50" threads--you will see a picture of this. I have mine about 3" lower in front, maybe a bit less. IMO this is the safe limit. __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

12-09-2006, 04:10 PM	#2
downonthefarm Wannabe Elite Explorer upstate ny 99 xlt 2wd Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	bump