What can I do to make my 05 look aggressive?

jramey · 01-05-2011, 06:22 PM

I know they don't make a true lift kit for my explorer, but I see many of you have rigged one with coil spacers, etc. Does it feel more rollover prone? Any other suggestions regarding lifting it somehow would be much appreciated (could I fit 33's?).

I recently got my stock explorer stuck on the beach, 150$ bucks later, she was out... so i'm trying to avoid that again.

Suggestions for set-ups would be great. Just lookin for some guidance

Thanks alot guys!

*lynchy wa* · 01-05-2011, 06:37 PM

BTF spacers are the best way to lift your gen 3, the wider tyres will help balance out the roll over risk, hub centric wheel spacers will further reduce the risk but reduce the life of your wheel bearings. On the beach make sure you lower your tyre pressures and maintain momentum. You can also get the plastic tracks that give your tyres traction after you get bogged.

jramey · 01-05-2011, 06:46 PM

you don't recommend a body lift?
and yeah I want the offset to be wider

I'm reading you don't want coil spacers and and body lift bec it will decreas ethe life of the bearings and lead to other problems

*lynchy wa* · 01-05-2011, 06:55 PM

A body lift wont get you any extra clearance for beach work and the lifts wont hurt the bearings just the wheel spacers for the wider stance.Its a compromise between function and longevity. Check out some of the rigs on here to get an idea of the look you'd like to achieve and as long as you don't overdrive it roll over risk isn't much of a factor. Body lifts are fine for getting bigger rubber but extra clearance on soft beaches is a plus, if you want to, do both!

**IZwack** · 01-05-2011, 07:00 PM

take a hammer to it and make it look like it went rock crawling

*zukman* · 01-05-2011, 07:23 PM

or paint a scowl on its nose

WvRigRat05 · 01-05-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jramey

I know they don't make a true lift kit for my explorer, but I see many of you have rigged one with coil spacers, etc. Does it feel more rollover prone? Any other suggestions regarding lifting it somehow would be much appreciated (could I fit 33's?).

I recently got my stock explorer stuck on the beach, 150$ bucks later, she was out... so i'm trying to avoid that again.

Suggestions for set-ups would be great. Just lookin for some guidance

Thanks alot guys!

put 5% tint all the way around and eybrow on the windshield 5%. put 265's on it and your good to go. the ol ladys looks pretty mean esp. for a chicks ride.lol

*D Hook* · 01-05-2011, 08:49 PM

Those fake bullet holes...that REALLY adds.

MissBecky725 · 01-05-2011, 08:54 PM

and a rubber nutsack

renegade1 · 01-05-2011, 09:09 PM

get a can of truck bed liner. take off the running boards and rino-line the rockers, bumpers, and trim. itll look tough and not set you back too much.

WvRigRat05 · 01-05-2011, 09:27 PM

what? its not a truck or a jeep its an explorer. you want classy not trashy. id rhino line a 95' maybe to hide the rust.

renegade1 · 01-06-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WvRigRat05

what? its not a truck or a jeep its an explorer. you want classy not trashy. id rhino line a 95' maybe to hide the rust.

im not saying rino line the whole truck - just the bottom rocker pannels and maybe some trim. wouldnt look trashy - would look alot better than plastic if done right. but its your car - just my opinion. but if you do any kinda offroading having a paint or coating that hides dirt and scratches well will help

i know... sin to post a toyota picture on here but its what i found on google. they bed lined the lower panels and trim.

jakedrew · 01-06-2011, 06:16 PM

I put some some 98-03 f 150 tow hooks up front and I think it completed the front end and they are beefy as hell. Now I dont have some cheezy looking spots where tow hooks should be.

01-05-2011, 06:22 PM	#1
jramey Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia 2005 XLT Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	What can I do to make my 05 look aggressive? I know they don't make a true lift kit for my explorer, but I see many of you have rigged one with coil spacers, etc. Does it feel more rollover prone? Any other suggestions regarding lifting it somehow would be much appreciated (could I fit 33's?). I recently got my stock explorer stuck on the beach, 150$ bucks later, she was out... so i'm trying to avoid that again. Suggestions for set-ups would be great. Just lookin for some guidance Thanks alot guys!

01-05-2011, 06:37 PM	#2
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	BTF spacers are the best way to lift your gen 3, the wider tyres will help balance out the roll over risk, hub centric wheel spacers will further reduce the risk but reduce the life of your wheel bearings. On the beach make sure you lower your tyre pressures and maintain momentum. You can also get the plastic tracks that give your tyres traction after you get bogged. __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

01-05-2011, 06:55 PM	#4
lynchy wa Down Under Beer Explorer Albany, Western Australia 2004 XLT V6 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,347 Vehicle Specs	A body lift wont get you any extra clearance for beach work and the lifts wont hurt the bearings just the wheel spacers for the wider stance.Its a compromise between function and longevity. Check out some of the rigs on here to get an idea of the look you'd like to achieve and as long as you don't overdrive it roll over risk isn't much of a factor. Body lifts are fine for getting bigger rubber but extra clearance on soft beaches is a plus, if you want to, do both! __________________ Me-Greg Lynch,Henson Performance,half hornet scoop,blue cobra stripes,Irvin bullbar,red heeler alarm(my dog),K&N,skid plate 2 1/2" exhaust,265/70/17 AT's,1.25" wheel spacers front,1" wheel spacers rear,CB+dual whips/1981 FLH Heritage Edition-Pamela My wagon Uma

01-05-2011, 07:00 PM	#5
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,389 Vehicle Specs	take a hammer to it and make it look like it went rock crawling __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

01-05-2011, 07:23 PM	#6
zukman "Home of Misfit Crawlers" arcadia calif. '91EB, '86Sami, '85Ranger Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,648 Vehicle Specs	or paint a scowl on its nose __________________ 1986 Suzuki Samurai JX(under reconstruction) 1991 ExplorerEddie Bauer http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=263112 1991 Explorer XLT http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...40#post2995740 1985 Ranger (waiting for elec surgery) Tow vehicles-Theirs- '99 Cruise Master, His '01 F-250 4x4,Hers'98 Expedition XLT Flags http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ight=Wave+Flag Light Covers http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...45#post2625145

01-05-2011, 06:46 PM	#3
jramey Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia 2005 XLT Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	you don't recommend a body lift? and yeah I want the offset to be wider I'm reading you don't want coil spacers and and body lift bec it will decreas ethe life of the bearings and lead to other problems

01-05-2011, 08:49 PM	#8
D Hook Elite Explorer Omaha, NE Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 414 Vehicle Specs	Those fake bullet holes...that REALLY adds. __________________ 2002 XLT 4.0 V-6--DD Purchased 10-'10 w/140K miles. YIKES! 2006 Expedition --wife's DD & boat hauler 1998 Mark VIII LSC--AKA Barca lounge on wheels *Registered Smart Ass in all 57 states

01-05-2011, 08:54 PM	#9
MissBecky725 Wannabe Elite Explorer charlotte, NC 96 explorer XLT Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	and a rubber nutsack

01-05-2011, 09:09 PM	#10
renegade1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Peachtree City Georgia 99 explorer sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 103 Vehicle Specs	get a can of truck bed liner. take off the running boards and rino-line the rockers, bumpers, and trim. itll look tough and not set you back too much. __________________ -Brandon- 99 sport v6(ohv) manual, 2''tt/shackle, 31x10.50 cooper discovery LTs, custom front bumper, roof basket/light bar, spectra cold air kit, thrush exaust, 1.5 inch wheel spacers, winch

01-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#11
WvRigRat05 B Buckhannon,WV 2002 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	what? its not a truck or a jeep its an explorer. you want classy not trashy. id rhino line a 95' maybe to hide the rust.

01-06-2011, 06:16 PM	#13
jakedrew Wannabe Elite Explorer wisconsin 04 xlt Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 512 Vehicle Specs	I put some some 98-03 f 150 tow hooks up front and I think it completed the front end and they are beefy as hell. Now I dont have some cheezy looking spots where tow hooks should be.