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    2004 Explorer NBX Bigger Tires

    Ive had my 04 NBX for about 3 years and I love it but I'm trying to give it a more rugged look. I bought a grille guard from steelecraft and I want a little bigger tire setup with more aggressive tread. I'm not completely opposed to getting new rims for it but I like the look of the factory 17"...
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    Fitting 32's on a ST w/ 3 in lift????

    Hey guys I have an 08 ST with a 3 inch Truxxx lift but I'm looking at some AT tires. I narrowed it down to Dick Cepek Fun Country-II's sized at 265/75/16. What are my chances at the 32's fitting WITHOUT any rubbing? Let me know!
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    Explorer Ranger TTB list of useful links

    OK, so I am far from an expert on the D35 TTB but every time someone does a thread on modifying theirs I get all excited and start thinking about what to do with my own. In the past few years I have collected quite a few links in relation to the TTB in the 1st gen Ex and I’m pretty sure lots of...
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    Accessories

    So I'm also looking to do some exterior add-ons for my 1997 Ford Explorer Sport as well. Heres my question, I'm looking for cheaper but not low grade equipment so help me out by telling me what to get specifically(name brand, type, etc.) from this list of ideas: Safari Roof Rack with light rack...
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    2003 Explorer Lift

    I just bought a used 2003 Explorer and I was wondering what was the best way to lift it. It has coil springs all the way around.
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    where can i get a lift kit?

    hey guys i have a 2003 explorer 4wd and i would love to put a 3 or 4 inch lift on it but i cant seem to find anything available online. can someone tell me where i can get one???
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    How to lift a 1996 explorer xlt v8 awd,anyone know??????

    Have my 1996 explorer xlt v8 awd got it 3 yrs. Ago with 30,000 miles from an old lady who's son died before he could really enjoy it and its my baby but I'm going nuts trying to figure out if its possible to lift a 96 with AWD.. looking to get atleast a 2inch lift .. 4 inch would be the ****...
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    1993 Ford Explorer Xlt 4x4 budget lift?

    hey everyone, i just got this car about a week ago and the rear has been sagging a bit, especially when the car has weight in it. i want to upgrade the suspension front and rear but dont want to spend a ton of money, also i want to do a lift around 1 1/2 inches that will still look good with the...
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    Do torsion keys really work

    Hey i have a 1999 ford explorer xlt 4x4 with a torsion front suspension and i was wondering if torsion keys really lift good enough to worry about or if there is an easier way to lift it without spending that much money
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    Best way to lift 96 XLT

    I just recent bought a 96 XLT...I plan on making a lot of changes to the truck including lifting it...I'm a mechanic but I don't really know much about the proper way to lift a truck..I thinking I might want to put 31" tires on...any suggestions on the best way to go about it??
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    Need some advice for a body lift.

    Hey guys so as you can see i'm kind of new inf the forum. I'd like to tanks everyone on it, cause lot of time you saved my truck and gave me lot of good advice. Since i moved out of USA, and i'm back in France :thumbdwn: :mad: i had the good idea to buy a ford explorer that i got now for 6 month...
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    Lift Shackles

    So when my explorer's tranny went and had to get rid of it I bought a 98 mountaineer. When I waslooking up lifts for this truck I couldnt really find much. Driving the truck on the beach one day i met a kid who lifted his 97 sport. I asked him what he used and he told me he used a warrior...
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    2wd lift info help

    im trying to get at least 6 inch its a 99 xls 4 door im just going for looks on the lift dont care to go off road i have lifted jeeps but this looks way harder anyone seen one or know how to do this please let me know pics will help also i know how the back is done just need info on front again...
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    Will a Ranger lift kit work on my Sport Trac?

    Looking to lift my 4WD 2001 Sport Trac. I can't really find any lift kits other than the SuperLift 4" lift. That's way to expensive for me, but I still am looking around. If the ranger lift won't work, any suggestions as to where I could one that will? Thanks! Oh and how high do I need...
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    '04 Explorer XLT Lift Question's

    Hey guys, I have a 2004 Explorer XLT model and I've been searching through this site and haven't quite got the answers I'm looking for. I'm trying to get a Leveling Kit to fit 33" Nitto MudGrappler's. And I need to know how much of a lift I would need to clear them. And what type of lift...
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    New (to me) truck - Need help with lift/suggestions

    Hey guys, i just got hooked up with a 2002 XLS 4x4 and was wondering what are my options for about a 2-3 inch lift. I was wondering if I could do coil spring spacers and new shocks/springs to acheive this. i know thats probably the most economic decision. any help anyone has would be greatly...
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    My plan for lift '93 4 dr Ex

    So, I have been wanting to lift my Ex since I bought it. It has 31" tires on it so I only want to lift it a couple inches. After a great deal of reading and head scratching I have come up with the following plan: - 2" front coils - F250 shock mounts - longer front brake lines - + 8"...
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    98 XLT 2WD Help!?

    Hey everyone, New to the community and I have found a lot of info on here that was very helpful. I have never lifted a vehicle before so I want to make sure I am gathering all the right info. I am looking to get about 5" lift and fit 33"-35" tires. I am not sure what size will look the best...
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    Gear ratio question

    So, I was wondering how streetable a 91 X would be if it was geared with 4:88s. Spool in the front, locker in the rear. Full width axle from a 79 bronco, hp 44 in front. I know its more off road set up, but wanting to street it too. (I'm thinking about buying this X fyi) Thanks for any help.
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    will 275/65/18 fit?

    im getting close to getting my spacers 2.00/1.50 (keeping it on the safe side for the balljoints) and i was wondering if i could sqeeze some 32 1/2 (basically 33s) on the X without rub. the wheels are gear alloy double pump. im choosing 18s cause not alot of people are running them with a lift...
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    Lifting 4th Gen with Truxxx Leveling Kit + Rancho QuickLift

    Hi every one I done my lift using a combination of Truxxx leveling kit (strut spacers) #102010 and Rancho QuickLift Loaded Truxxx leveling kit #102010 (Advertised Lift: front 2.5"/Rear 1.25") here are the front spacers and here are the rear spaers Here is the Truxxx installation...
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    2" body lift

    i am thinking about doing a body lift, but i want to do just a 2" lift, and not the 3" because i dont need toooo much, but enough to fit some 33s. anyone know of a 2" body lift that fits the explorer?
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    body lift advice/help needed

    so as i understand it, THIS body lift kit is the one i need for my explorer? i am not very experienced installing anything that has to do with my sploder. i do have some friends that would be able to help out though, one that has completed a body lift. how much time is needed to do the lift...
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    33 x 12.50 tires on my 2002 Explorer?

    Hey guys I wanna buy some new tires and I want them big and nice looking. Can u plz post or send me some pics of explorer on 33 or tell me a website where I can see what it would look like with new tires and a lift? I know there is websites out there and some advice I can use so plz post! I am...
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    Where can I get a lift?

    I have been looking for a lift kit of some kind for a 2002 ford explorer xls. I would like 2-3 inches of lift so I can have a little more clearance. I haven't found anything anywhere so if anybody can help me find something it'd be greatly appreciated. The stock suspension is independent coil...
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