Yet another lift question...2001 Explorer Sport

[ExpSprtGi]

I want a bit of lift in the rear of my 01 Sport. I was planning to go the add-a-leaf route, but the only kit I can find for my model/yr is from Napa (Balkamp 3002491) which runs something like $311 on-line. I saw a thread recommending ProComp #13120 add-a-leafs, but the site (Summit Racing) says they are only for 91-97 Explorers. Will these fit? (I like the $35 price). Or should I just go with a shackle kit from Warrior and call it good?

Thanks!

 

[RickOTR]

Go with a set of leafs from a 4 door Explorer, they will give you about 1.5 to 2 inches. They make a 2 inch torsion key to lift the front without compromising the CV joints. I did this to my sport and have had no problems after 200,000 miles...

 

[ExpSprtGi]

If I were to swap in springs from a 4-door..

does it matter what year the donor vehicle was from?

 

[RickOTR]

A 4 leaf set up from a 91 to 2001 will work. I got mine off a 98, but don't remember what the code number was though.

 

[ramren16]

add a leaf probably wont work for your spot since it is a mono leaf set up, get new lift shackles or 4 door leafs some where on this site i thought i read that f150 leafs fit too