Roadbully 3rd Gen Lift Kit - BUYERS BEWARE -

*JCUZ* · 01-06-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyEx02

Im new to this tread...does anyone know if you could use the rancho quicklift along with RB spacers?

Yes, you can, but you don't need to - just RBs spacers are all you need for up to 3" lift. Any more than that and you may end up rubbing the rear drive shafts against the hole in the frame they go through (at full extension). Body lift will get you another 3" and doesn't affect drive shaft angles.

DirtyEx02 · 01-06-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JCUZ

Yes, you can, but you don't need to - just RBs spacers are all you need for up to 3" lift. Any more than that and you may end up rubbing the rear drive shafts against the hole in the frame they go through (at full extension). Body lift will get you another 3" and doesn't affect drive shaft angles.

cool thanks..what body lift would i need to go with cuz i know they dont make 3rd gen body lifts??

edgar_88 · 01-06-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyEx02

cool thanks..what body lift would i need to go with cuz i know they dont make 3rd gen body lifts??

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=219234

ghurst10 · 01-06-2009, 06:29 PM

Hey i just wanted to know if anyone could post some measurements of the height of their ex after the 3/2.5 in spacer lift because i have the coilspring+body lift and am trying to find out how much lift my coilsprings actually got me.

01-06-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ghurst10

Hey i just wanted to know if anyone could post some measurements of the height of their ex after the 3/2.5 in spacer lift because i have the coilspring+body lift and am trying to find out how much lift my coilsprings actually got me.

i have the bl and 3/2.5 spacers.

and from what i remeber i measured from ground to the fender was 42.5 at front and 43 at back with 265's (285's will make it taller))

ghurst10 · 01-07-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chris's2005

i have the bl and 3/2.5 spacers.

and from what i remeber i measured from ground to the fender was 42.5 at front and 43 at back with 265's (285's will make it taller))

Alright thanks. And when you say to the fender, you mean to the highest part of the fender flare right?

BAJA MOUNTAINEER · 01-09-2009, 03:40 PM

I want to lift (2" to 3") and level my stock Mountaineer 2002, 2WD, 4.6, currenly the front is 1" lower than the back of the car, the tire size is 245/65/17, my cuestion is.. which is the easiest way to level it (spacers or body lift), and to make it safer to drive in the freeway.

BajaMountaineer...saludos

Hitchhikingmike · 01-11-2009, 04:45 PM

Okay, stupid question: Why is the back end of our explorers higher up than the front from the factory? Is this so that when the back is weighted down with cargo in the trunk or by a trailer the explorer sits level? If this is true, wouldn't those that level out their explorers with these lift kits find their explorer looking weird when they have their explorer loaded and the front is higher than the rear??

*goatman* · 01-12-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitchhikingmike

Okay, stupid question: Why is the back end of our explorers higher up than the front from the factory? Is this so that when the back is weighted down with cargo in the trunk or by a trailer the explorer sits level? If this is true, wouldn't those that level out their explorers with these lift kits find their explorer looking weird when they have their explorer loaded and the front is higher than the rear??

Not sure... I wonder if it has to do with the government wanting the SUV bumber height to be closer to the height of regular cars. This also may be my nutty imagination.

This nose down situation is the reason that I used RoadBully spacers (2 inch) in the front only. She's now level.

Hitchhikingmike · 01-12-2009, 11:00 PM

Another stupid question: what points are ya'll referencing to when you measure the high of the front and back of the truck from the ground? The frame? top of tire to wheel well? just wondering... thanks.

STNGADC · 01-13-2009, 08:13 AM

I measured from the ground to the bottom of my EB moulding.

muddycountryboy · 01-14-2009, 10:35 PM

RoadBully, could i put on these spacers and do a body lift also? im new to this. and i really dont know what im doing. and how much would shipping be to Georgia?

01-14-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by muddycountryboy

RoadBully, could i put on these spacers and do a body lift also? im new to this. and i really dont know what im doing. and how much would shipping be to Georgia?

yes you can o the spacers and body lift. i have both of these setups on my 2005

ktford · 01-17-2009, 06:36 AM

you should measure from the wheel centre to the point directly above it on the flare to record your height differences, this removes tyre wear and size
Scotty

cody_adams02 · 01-21-2009, 01:12 PM

Hey i'm new to this site. I haven't read all 25 pages of this thread so i might have missed this in the thread somewhere but would the 3/2.5 spacers work on an 2002 ranger FX4 ? i have a 3in. body lift already but want to go higher one of these kits would be nice for the money but if it wont work i'm thinkin about going with the 5in. RCD suspension lift for it. Let me know if it will work. Thanks.

01-21-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cody_adams02

Hey i'm new to this site. I haven't read all 25 pages of this thread so i might have missed this in the thread somewhere but would the 3/2.5 spacers work on an 2002 ranger FX4 ? i have a 3in. body lift already but want to go higher one of these kits would be nice for the money but if it wont work i'm thinkin about going with the 5in. RCD suspension lift for it. Let me know if it will work. Thanks.

sorry but its for the 02-05 explorer and the our corner ifs sport tracs

JoeCool6972 · 01-21-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by prossett

Does anyone know if this lift fits a 08 Sport Trac?

I haven't bought the truck yet because I want to find a lift first.

Was refered here by Johnstone, http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...75#post2096975

Yes, it will. The 07-up Sport Trac uses the same frame and IFS front and rear as the 02-up Explorers.

86EXPLORER86 · 01-30-2009, 02:38 PM

*JCUZ* · 01-30-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 86EXPLORER86

Front looks good - needs an alignment, but it least it's a good height. Did you do it yourself? Any tips for those that have tried and failed (not me)? When are you doing the back?

Hitchhikingmike · 01-30-2009, 08:01 PM

hahaha, yeah..... your wheels are obviously unaligned to the naked eye. You don't need a fancy machine to tell you that.

I love the aggressive look though.

01-09-2009, 03:40 PM	#327
BAJA MOUNTAINEER Wannabe Elite Explorer MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA 02 MOUNTAINEER Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	lift and safe... I want to lift (2" to 3") and level my stock Mountaineer 2002, 2WD, 4.6, currenly the front is 1" lower than the back of the car, the tire size is 245/65/17, my cuestion is.. which is the easiest way to level it (spacers or body lift), and to make it safer to drive in the freeway. BajaMountaineer...saludos

01-13-2009, 08:13 AM	#331
STNGADC Wannabe Elite Explorer Norfolk, Va '02 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 93 Vehicle Specs	I measured from the ground to the bottom of my EB moulding. __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Corvette 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

01-17-2009, 06:36 AM	#334
ktford Wannabe Elite Explorer Brisbane Australia 2005 XLT & '04 XLT Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 220 Vehicle Specs	you should measure from the wheel centre to the point directly above it on the flare to record your height differences, this removes tyre wear and size Scotty __________________ Purchased last new V8 X to be brought down under, then got an '04 to park beside it, cause two V8's are better than 1 Missing my 365rwhp turbo Falcon like crazy

01-06-2009, 06:29 PM	#324
ghurst10 Wannabe Elite Explorer Atlanta, GA '02 XLT Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 103 Vehicle Specs	Hey i just wanted to know if anyone could post some measurements of the height of their ex after the 3/2.5 in spacer lift because i have the coilspring+body lift and am trying to find out how much lift my coilsprings actually got me.

01-11-2009, 04:45 PM	#328
Hitchhikingmike Wannabe Elite Explorer Dallas, Texas '02 XLS Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,524 Vehicle Specs	Okay, stupid question: Why is the back end of our explorers higher up than the front from the factory? Is this so that when the back is weighted down with cargo in the trunk or by a trailer the explorer sits level? If this is true, wouldn't those that level out their explorers with these lift kits find their explorer looking weird when they have their explorer loaded and the front is higher than the rear??

01-12-2009, 11:00 PM	#330
Hitchhikingmike Wannabe Elite Explorer Dallas, Texas '02 XLS Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,524 Vehicle Specs	Another stupid question: what points are ya'll referencing to when you measure the high of the front and back of the truck from the ground? The frame? top of tire to wheel well? just wondering... thanks.

01-14-2009, 10:35 PM	#332
muddycountryboy Wannabe Elite Explorer loganville ga 2005 xlt 4x4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	RoadBully, could i put on these spacers and do a body lift also? im new to this. and i really dont know what im doing. and how much would shipping be to Georgia?

01-21-2009, 01:12 PM	#335
cody_adams02 Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 RANGER FX4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	Hey i'm new to this site. I haven't read all 25 pages of this thread so i might have missed this in the thread somewhere but would the 3/2.5 spacers work on an 2002 ranger FX4 ? i have a 3in. body lift already but want to go higher one of these kits would be nice for the money but if it wont work i'm thinkin about going with the 5in. RCD suspension lift for it. Let me know if it will work. Thanks.

01-30-2009, 02:38 PM	#338
86EXPLORER86 B SANTA CLARITA CA FAST 2004 XLT 4.0 STRIPED Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 580 Vehicle Specs

01-30-2009, 08:01 PM	#340
Hitchhikingmike Wannabe Elite Explorer Dallas, Texas '02 XLS Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,524 Vehicle Specs	hahaha, yeah..... your wheels are obviously unaligned to the naked eye. You don't need a fancy machine to tell you that. I love the aggressive look though.