Market Research: Affordable 07+ Sport Trac, 06+ Explorer & Mountaineer Lowering Kit

psycareyo · 10-06-2011, 09:21 AM

So I'm dealing with a company on making springs for Gen2 ST.

The Goals:
- 1.5" & 2.0" trim height (drop).
- Less than $700 shipped pricetag.
- Zero suspension component upgrades (other than springs and maybe an alignment)
- Minimal installation expense.
- Retain a large % of factory capabilities such as tow cap and payload.
- Retain factory ride with improved handling.
- Safe trim height with no impact to frame with axles shafts.

I will be selling these springs to anyone that wants a set. They will be SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive than what has been around in the past.

These will be a Direct replacement for 9A24-5310-DA and 7A24-5534-AB. However, they may also fit any 2006+ Explorer or Mountaineer with the same spring seat and spring length. I can't imagine that they are that different but they do have different part numbers.

Here is the big question:
Would you rather have a stiffer spring that prevents some of the body roll found in our vehicle? This would mean you give up ride comfort. Would you rather retain the exact stock ride and just drop the truck?

Answer:
Most you voted for stock ride with a drop so that is what I'm doing!

tmsoko · 10-08-2011, 08:52 PM

Keep us posted. I would vote for stock stiffness.

locoloco58 · 10-09-2011, 10:24 PM

I would go for a little stiffer, too much "floating" with the stock setup

psycareyo · 10-13-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locoloco58

I would go for a little stiffer, too much "floating" with the stock setup

Since you have a 2008, that may be a factor better addressed with an upgrade to a 2010 sway bar. They are better than the 2008 sway bar.

Blackhell05 · 10-13-2011, 05:14 PM

Keep us posted on when you have them available. Any idea on what the price will be at this point?

psycareyo · 10-13-2011, 05:53 PM

I want a decent amount of time to test them so it will probably be at least a month before I start selling them.

They will be under $700. Probably $650 or $600 with a group buy of 10-15 or more.

10-06-2011, 09:21 AM	#1
psycareyo Wannabe Elite Explorer Plattsburgh, NY 2010 STA Supercharged Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 202 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Market Research: Affordable 07+ Sport Trac, 06+ Explorer & Mountaineer Lowering Kit So I'm dealing with a company on making springs for Gen2 ST. The Goals: - 1.5" & 2.0" trim height (drop). - Less than $700 shipped pricetag. - Zero suspension component upgrades (other than springs and maybe an alignment) - Minimal installation expense. - Retain a large % of factory capabilities such as tow cap and payload. - Retain factory ride with improved handling. - Safe trim height with no impact to frame with axles shafts. I will be selling these springs to anyone that wants a set. They will be SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive than what has been around in the past. These will be a Direct replacement for 9A24-5310-DA and 7A24-5534-AB. However, they may also fit any 2006+ Explorer or Mountaineer with the same spring seat and spring length. I can't imagine that they are that different but they do have different part numbers. Here is the big question: Would you rather have a stiffer spring that prevents some of the body roll found in our vehicle? This would mean you give up ride comfort. Would you rather retain the exact stock ride and just drop the truck? Answer: Most you voted for stock ride with a drop so that is what I'm doing! __________________ 2010 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin 4.6L V8 AWD SOS COP 31850, Magnaflow 14236, DMH E-Cutout, SCT Xcal3 ECM Brenspeed Dyno Tune & TCM Tune By Torrie @ Unleashed, Saleen VI.5 Supercharger Conversion by Brenspeed 400RWHP 386RWTQ! Last edited by psycareyo; 10-14-2011 at 01:29 PM. Reason: 10/13/11 update

10-08-2011, 08:52 PM	#2
tmsoko Wannabe Elite Explorer Plymouth, MI 2010 Adrenalin Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 836 Vehicle Specs	Keep us posted. I would vote for stock stiffness. __________________ 2010 Adrenalin AWD V8 - Black, with all the goodies, 20" Voxx G-FX wheels and 265/50/20 Nitto Terra Grappler ATs. In the works: Saleen Series VI supercharger and custom 14" / 6 piston Baer brakes. 1999 Ranger AWD - 4" stainless exhaust, Baumann 4R75W, FX4/Torsen Rear axle, Momo 20's with 305/50R20 Open Country's. Working on: 351W, forged shortblock, custom manifold / water intercooler system, 2.6L Autorotor, AFR205s and custom long tube headers.

10-13-2011, 05:53 PM	#6
psycareyo Wannabe Elite Explorer Plattsburgh, NY 2010 STA Supercharged Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 202 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I want a decent amount of time to test them so it will probably be at least a month before I start selling them. They will be under $700. Probably $650 or $600 with a group buy of 10-15 or more. __________________ 2010 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin 4.6L V8 AWD SOS COP 31850, Magnaflow 14236, DMH E-Cutout, SCT Xcal3 ECM Brenspeed Dyno Tune & TCM Tune By Torrie @ Unleashed, Saleen VI.5 Supercharger Conversion by Brenspeed 400RWHP 386RWTQ!

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