2007 Explorer lowering kits????

renzAy34134 · 09-10-2009, 12:47 AM

Anyone know where to get a lowering kit for the 2007 explorer??? I have looked all over the place and cant find a da,mn thing. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

adrnlnrush · 09-10-2009, 07:57 PM

From what I've seen on the boards there really isn't one. There is one member that I know of that bought a set of prototype lowering springs and put them on his truck however they were $600.00 or so to only go 1.5 inches. I can't justify that.

The problem with the 07 up is the way the IRS is designed with the axles going through the frame.

JoeCool6972 · 09-11-2009, 09:58 PM

Truckin magazine ran an article in 07 about a complete build off an 07 XLT model Sport Trac. (same suspension) It was lowered with air suspension.

adrnlnrush · 09-12-2009, 07:42 PM

That thing looks great!!!! But I wonder if they can drive it with it lowered more than 2"? From all the buzz around that is the limit because of the IRS setup.

renzAy34134 · 09-13-2009, 04:43 PM

Da,mn. Thats crap. I guess ill just start calling around see if anyone will custom make me some. I would like to bag my X but i just dont have the $2000. for the kit that I want. Money talks.

adrnlnrush · 09-13-2009, 08:34 PM

Here's another picture of the ride above. I really like this thing.

UIN2IT · 09-14-2009, 02:52 PM

I Called CGS (Company that did the "Coppertone" trac above) that did that setup and they have not returned my calls! I want the Roll Pan!!!
http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/suspe...rac/index.html

LOVE my drop springs on the '08....good purchase since they are the only ones out there! Supply and Demand!

BBR has talked about gettting a full suspension system made but they are allll talk from what I have seen.

macknos94 · 09-14-2009, 04:19 PM

that sport trac is so sick once i saw that in the mag i started looking at the new ones lol

JoeCool6972 · 09-14-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macknos94

that sport trac is so sick once i saw that in the mag i started looking at the new ones lol

yEAH, IT CAME OUT SHORTLY AFTER i GOT MINE.

renzAy34134 · 10-03-2009, 12:18 PM

I know there are no lowering kits for an 07 explorer. I have come to terms wit that one, but I was wonderin what are the diffrerences between the 05 and the 07. If i get a set of 2005 drop springs for my 07 would they fit? What kinds of modifications would I need to do? Or is this just not even worth my time.

speed1972 · 10-04-2009, 04:15 AM

Not sure if they will fit or if he'd mail them, but you might try giving this guy a yell. They are 2" lowering springs off of an '02.

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1404849822.html

LB

adrnlnrush · 10-04-2009, 06:29 AM

The springs from any Sport Trac before 07 will not work, completely different suspension.

UIN2IT · 10-05-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adrnlnrush

The springs from any Sport Trac before 07 will not work, completely different suspension.

Quoted for truth!!!!

08Mountaineer · 10-08-2009, 03:35 PM

Bump

also looking for a lowering kit for 4th gen. Anyone know if there is a company planning on making a kit or if one does exist??

Anarchy90 · 10-13-2009, 11:04 AM

Hey all you guys need to check out a place based out of canada, they are called canuck motorsports you can find some of their products on ebay, thats where i got my 3 inch lowering torsion keys for my 03 explorer sport, you might not find anything for a forth gen on ebay but give them a call and see if they have one.

Thunderace · 10-26-2009, 10:29 AM

Uin2it,
i noticed in your mod's you list 1.5" drop springs, what kind are they and were did you find, also was their enough adjustment to get the alignment correct. I'm thinking of cutting a coil off each spring to lower but don't know if there's enough adjustment.
Anybody?

Thunderace · 10-27-2009, 11:04 AM

Reread post #2 there one off spring's, you would think someone would come up with something to lower these thing's.

Thunderace · 11-06-2009, 08:47 AM

I just finished changing all 4 struts, 78,000 mile's, (rr was leaking), not a bad job it went well, any how i decidide to cut a 1/2 coil of all 4 spring's (chop saw,quick,no heat) reinstalled and went for a ride down some good bumpy road's (to get suspension settiled in), had the alignment done, no problem's. End result about 1/2 inch drop in the rear, and almost 3/4 inch in front, not a lot but it does give an idea of how much it might drop with a full coil off, not sure if i want to do that. Ride quality seams unaffected, maybe slightly stiffer but that could be the new strut's. Also note that the rear strut's body come's all the way down to the mounting flange(rubber sleeved round thingy), on the front the body of strut stop's and there is a short "leg" before the mount, if you look the "leg" is just welded to the mount you could just cut the mount off then cut approx. 1" off bottom of "leg" and reweld to mount, you would get a true 1" drop. Maybe next summer when i get some 18" rim's i might try this front mod instead of cutting any more coil's......good day!

renzAy34134 · 11-19-2009, 08:14 PM

Hey guys, I was the one who started this post, the reason why people(manufacturers) arent making the drop springs are becuase of the old firestone tragedies. Unfortunately no one wants to touc the suspension of these SUVS which is complete bullshiz. I am in naples fl, and i have a company audio intervention that will do a complete bag system for 3300. Kinda expensive, I am thinking me and a buddy of mine can do it for around 2000. But they are fantastic, I have personally seen their work and they are amazing. no cut corners, no expense spared. that is why they are a little on the expensive side. but if anyone is in the naples/bonita/ft myers. Florida area. check them out. I am seriously considering letting them bag my x. More to come after christmas with better paychecks and such.

Thunderace · 11-20-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by renzAy34134

Hey guys, I was the one who started this post, the reason why people(manufacturers) arent making the drop springs are becuase of the old firestone tragedies. Unfortunately no one wants to touc the suspension of these SUVS which is complete bullshiz. I am in naples fl, and i have a company audio intervention that will do a complete bag system for 3300. Kinda expensive, I am thinking me and a buddy of mine can do it for around 2000. But they are fantastic, I have personally seen their work and they are amazing. no cut corners, no expense spared. that is why they are a little on the expensive side. but if anyone is in the naples/bonita/ft myers. Florida area. check them out. I am seriously considering letting them bag my x. More to come after christmas with better paychecks and such.

sound's interesting, any picture's?

09-10-2009, 12:47 AM	#1
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2007 Explorer lowering kits???? Anyone know where to get a lowering kit for the 2007 explorer??? I have looked all over the place and cant find a da,mn thing. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

09-11-2009, 09:58 PM	#3
JoeCool6972 Wannabe Elite Explorer where ever I may roam... 2007 Sport Trac XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,092 Vehicle Specs	Truckin magazine ran an article in 07 about a complete build off an 07 XLT model Sport Trac. (same suspension) It was lowered with air suspension. __________________

09-12-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
adrnlnrush Wannabe Elite Explorer Winter Garden, FL 08 Adrenalin Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs	That thing looks great!!!! But I wonder if they can drive it with it lowered more than 2"? From all the buzz around that is the limit because of the IRS setup. __________________ 08 White Suede ADRENALIN 4.6L 6 Speed Auto http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112747 "Can't" means "Don't want to" Last edited by adrnlnrush; 09-13-2009 at 04:58 AM.

09-13-2009, 08:34 PM	#6
adrnlnrush Wannabe Elite Explorer Winter Garden, FL 08 Adrenalin Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs	Here's another picture of the ride above. I really like this thing. __________________ 08 White Suede ADRENALIN 4.6L 6 Speed Auto http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112747 "Can't" means "Don't want to"

09-14-2009, 02:52 PM	#7
UIN2IT Wannabe Elite Explorer Tampa, FL 2008 Adrenalin Sport-trac Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 140 Vehicle Specs	I Called CGS (Company that did the "Coppertone" trac above) that did that setup and they have not returned my calls! I want the Roll Pan!!! http://www.truckinweb.com/tech/suspe...rac/index.html LOVE my drop springs on the '08....good purchase since they are the only ones out there! Supply and Demand! BBR has talked about gettting a full suspension system made but they are allll talk from what I have seen. __________________ 2008 Adrenalin V8 Tuned by Justin Starkey @ VMPTuining 266rwhp / 278rwtq Mods: 22" "Sport" rims \| %20 Tint \| ROUSH exhaust Tip \| Custom emblems \| Steeda Bed-hook Plates \| 1.5" Drop Springs Perf: Nocturnal Perf Intake w/MAF \| FM 50series muffler \| Hi-flow cat's \| 4pc Pulley set \| Zabteck TB \| SCT Xcal3 tuned Last edited by UIN2IT; 09-14-2009 at 03:02 PM.

09-10-2009, 07:57 PM	#2
adrnlnrush Wannabe Elite Explorer Winter Garden, FL 08 Adrenalin Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs	From what I've seen on the boards there really isn't one. There is one member that I know of that bought a set of prototype lowering springs and put them on his truck however they were $600.00 or so to only go 1.5 inches. I can't justify that. The problem with the 07 up is the way the IRS is designed with the axles going through the frame. __________________ 08 White Suede ADRENALIN 4.6L 6 Speed Auto http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112747 "Can't" means "Don't want to"

09-13-2009, 04:43 PM	#5
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Da,mn. Thats crap. I guess ill just start calling around see if anyone will custom make me some. I would like to bag my X but i just dont have the $2000. for the kit that I want. Money talks.

09-14-2009, 04:19 PM	#8
macknos94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,480 Vehicle Specs	that sport trac is so sick once i saw that in the mag i started looking at the new ones lol

10-03-2009, 12:18 PM	#10
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	05 fit an 07? I know there are no lowering kits for an 07 explorer. I have come to terms wit that one, but I was wonderin what are the diffrerences between the 05 and the 07. If i get a set of 2005 drop springs for my 07 would they fit? What kinds of modifications would I need to do? Or is this just not even worth my time.

10-04-2009, 04:15 AM	#11
speed1972 Wannabe Elite Explorer Aurora, CO 2006 XLT Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 13 Vehicle Specs	Not sure if they will fit or if he'd mail them, but you might try giving this guy a yell. They are 2" lowering springs off of an '02. http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1404849822.html LB Last edited by speed1972; 10-04-2009 at 04:48 AM. Reason: I'm a noob :)

10-04-2009, 06:29 AM	#12
adrnlnrush Wannabe Elite Explorer Winter Garden, FL 08 Adrenalin Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120 Vehicle Specs	The springs from any Sport Trac before 07 will not work, completely different suspension. __________________ 08 White Suede ADRENALIN 4.6L 6 Speed Auto http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3112747 "Can't" means "Don't want to"

10-08-2009, 03:35 PM	#14
08Mountaineer Wannabe Elite Explorer Minnesota 2008 Mountaineer Lux Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs	Bump also looking for a lowering kit for 4th gen. Anyone know if there is a company planning on making a kit or if one does exist?? __________________ 2008 Silver Mountaineer 4.0L V6

10-13-2009, 11:04 AM	#15
Anarchy90 Wannabe Elite Explorer Round Rock Tx. 03 Ford Explorer Sport XL Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	Hey all you guys need to check out a place based out of canada, they are called canuck motorsports you can find some of their products on ebay, thats where i got my 3 inch lowering torsion keys for my 03 explorer sport, you might not find anything for a forth gen on ebay but give them a call and see if they have one.

10-26-2009, 10:29 AM	#16
Thunderace Wannabe Elite Explorer Mn. '06 XLT 2WD 4.6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53 Vehicle Specs	Lowering '06 explorer Uin2it, i noticed in your mod's you list 1.5" drop springs, what kind are they and were did you find, also was their enough adjustment to get the alignment correct. I'm thinking of cutting a coil off each spring to lower but don't know if there's enough adjustment. Anybody?

10-27-2009, 11:04 AM	#17
Thunderace Wannabe Elite Explorer Mn. '06 XLT 2WD 4.6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53 Vehicle Specs	Reread post #2 there one off spring's, you would think someone would come up with something to lower these thing's.

11-06-2009, 08:47 AM	#18
Thunderace Wannabe Elite Explorer Mn. '06 XLT 2WD 4.6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 53 Vehicle Specs	Got it down a little I just finished changing all 4 struts, 78,000 mile's, (rr was leaking), not a bad job it went well, any how i decidide to cut a 1/2 coil of all 4 spring's (chop saw,quick,no heat) reinstalled and went for a ride down some good bumpy road's (to get suspension settiled in), had the alignment done, no problem's. End result about 1/2 inch drop in the rear, and almost 3/4 inch in front, not a lot but it does give an idea of how much it might drop with a full coil off, not sure if i want to do that. Ride quality seams unaffected, maybe slightly stiffer but that could be the new strut's. Also note that the rear strut's body come's all the way down to the mounting flange(rubber sleeved round thingy), on the front the body of strut stop's and there is a short "leg" before the mount, if you look the "leg" is just welded to the mount you could just cut the mount off then cut approx. 1" off bottom of "leg" and reweld to mount, you would get a true 1" drop. Maybe next summer when i get some 18" rim's i might try this front mod instead of cutting any more coil's......good day!

11-19-2009, 08:14 PM	#19
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	just bagging Hey guys, I was the one who started this post, the reason why people(manufacturers) arent making the drop springs are becuase of the old firestone tragedies. Unfortunately no one wants to touc the suspension of these SUVS which is complete bullshiz. I am in naples fl, and i have a company audio intervention that will do a complete bag system for 3300. Kinda expensive, I am thinking me and a buddy of mine can do it for around 2000. But they are fantastic, I have personally seen their work and they are amazing. no cut corners, no expense spared. that is why they are a little on the expensive side. but if anyone is in the naples/bonita/ft myers. Florida area. check them out. I am seriously considering letting them bag my x. More to come after christmas with better paychecks and such.