To buy or not to buy?

Big-_D · 01-06-2009, 07:22 PM

I am a farmer with over 1000 acres of muddy gumbo fields. For the last three years I have used a 92 Chevy blazer for a farm truck but it is about dead and time to replace it. I found a 95 explorer, 4 door Eddie Bauer with high miles but it is priced right enough and seems to run good. Before I buy it I searched for a lift kit and it seems there is a problem with 95 explorers being lifted because the torsion bars might be welded to the frame from the factory. I would like to run Supper Swamper TSI Boggers size 33"X12.5"X15LT and I see from the chart that a 3" body lift will allow that with finder trimming but if the torsion bars are welded I am not sure what to do. Should I pass on the deal and look for something else if the torsion bars are welded?

Blackhawk_Mech · 01-06-2009, 07:24 PM

I think from everything I have read you cant do a body lift on explorers, however I could be wrong since I don't know the specifics. Seen enough people lift their trucks though so must be something that can be done.

**Tbars4** · 01-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Welcome here and yes, Buy the Explorer...

...Click on the "How to" in my signature and you will find a ton of info...

dannyb420 · 01-07-2009, 06:39 PM

yes you can do a body lift, as Tbars4 said check that link it has a bunch of info

**Tbars4** · 01-07-2009, 06:41 PM

...He pm'd me last night and I sent him to all the good links...I hope he is out getting his X today...

...And I hope he let's us know when he does get it...

01-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
Big-_D Wannabe Elite Explorer Camdenton, MO 95 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	To buy or not to buy? I am a farmer with over 1000 acres of muddy gumbo fields. For the last three years I have used a 92 Chevy blazer for a farm truck but it is about dead and time to replace it. I found a 95 explorer, 4 door Eddie Bauer with high miles but it is priced right enough and seems to run good. Before I buy it I searched for a lift kit and it seems there is a problem with 95 explorers being lifted because the torsion bars might be welded to the frame from the factory. I would like to run Supper Swamper TSI Boggers size 33"X12.5"X15LT and I see from the chart that a 3" body lift will allow that with finder trimming but if the torsion bars are welded I am not sure what to do. Should I pass on the deal and look for something else if the torsion bars are welded?

01-06-2009, 07:30 PM	#3
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,855 Vehicle Specs	Welcome here and yes, Buy the Explorer... ...Click on the "How to" in my signature and you will find a ton of info... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

01-07-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
dannyb420 Wannabe Elite Explorer Cleveland, Ohio '04 XLT Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 541 Vehicle Specs	yes you can do a body lift, as Tbars4 said check that link it has a bunch of info __________________ 2009 Mercedes C300 Sport 4Matic,1999 Four Winns 298 Vista Twin Volvo 350's SOLD'04 XLT Tinted windows, 10" Infinity Basslink, custom Sirius satellite mount,K&N Filters throughout,Sylvania Silverstar, eadlights,Fogs,signals w/ clear corners, LED puddle lights, license plate lights, and interior 265/70/16 Bridgestone Dueler REVO,F150 Recovery Hooks

01-07-2009, 06:41 PM	#5
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,855 Vehicle Specs	...He pm'd me last night and I sent him to all the good links...I hope he is out getting his X today... ...And I hope he let's us know when he does get it... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

01-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
Blackhawk_Mech Wannabe Elite Explorer Killeen, Tx 97 Sport 3 Door 4.0 SOHC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 35 Vehicle Specs	I think from everything I have read you cant do a body lift on explorers, however I could be wrong since I don't know the specifics. Seen enough people lift their trucks though so must be something that can be done.