Torsions - Are they the same part in 97 - ~04 models?

[explorer-aus]

Are the Torsion bars the same part in the second and third gen explorers? Or are the newer explorers with both front and rear IS different? I want to replace my torsion bars with new ones, but Ford Australia does not supply parts for first gen explorers without ridiculous price tags.

 

[obie]

Third gens and up use struts, second gens are the only ones with torsion bars. If you want to, you can always go coilover...

Edit: Well, I consider the 01-05 Sport Tracs and the 01-03 Sports as second gens still, so you can always look at them too. Sport Tracs have the stiffest bars, by the way.

 

[explorer-aus]

Third gens and up use struts, second gens are the only ones with torsion bars. If you want to, you can always go coilover...

Edit: Well, I consider the 01-05 Sport Tracs and the 01-03 Sports as second gens still, so you can always look at them too. Sport Tracs have the stiffest bars, by the way.

Ah, i see! Well Sport Tracs and Sports wernt sold here so there goes that plan. Guess i'll have to scab it off a older model or try hunt a new one.