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    RUSTY SHACKLEFORD

    1. ’98 EB SOHC where the back was sagging a bit and existing shackles looked bad. Warrior 153 shackles arrived. Jacked up rear – high-ish. Placed jack stands under frame just forward of front leaf spring mounts, both sides. Let pumpkin and wheels down. I’m using a block off wood...
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    2001 Sport, 31s with 15x10s on stock suspension?

    Hi I'm new to this forum but I'm not new to having Explorers and I'm looking to buy another 2001-2003 Explorer Sport/Sporttrac. I've just bought a set of used 31x10.50r15 BFG All Terrains and when I buy an Explorer I'll be putting the 31s on ether a 15x8 or a 15x10. I'd REALLY like to mount them...
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    TT HELP!!!

    Hey guys, I am the 2nd owner of the Trac and just put on the shackles and was doing the TT when I noticed that I did 5 complete turns on my Torsion bolts and went from 33.5 inches on the driver side to 34.5 and also 1 inch was gained passenger. I have a 2004 ST 4wd stock16inch wheels with 245 70...
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    Lifting

    I've read a lot of the forums and researched to lift my 97 explorer Eddie bauer edition. I know the TT rule is no more than 2" due to CV joint issues. But I'm looking for about 3" up front and would like to know if anyone could suggest aftermarket cv joints, control arms, or anything to extend...
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    Can't find torsion adjuster bolt!!

    Hi guys this is my first post and have learned a lot from this website with all its threads. I am a little obsessed with my 05 Ford Explorer. It is 4 wheel drive. So my question is.. Where are my torsion bars/torsion keys/ adjuster bolts? I want to level out my front end so it's the same as the...
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    Torsion bar adjustment bolts

    Just went to check out my torsion bars and noticed one bolt is threaded way out, there's about an inch and half of threads that could be twisted up but the other bolt is cranked way in there not about a half of an inch of bit sticking out Why would they be adjusted so wonky? New to this torsion...
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    Can a TT go over 2"?

    Hello all, I'm relatively new to posting on the forums but am always poking around to see whats good for the ex. First of all I know that a torsion twist is the easiest way to raise the front but I was wondering how much could it go. I already have the driver side bolt all the way in and the...
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    Looking to buy new shackles

    I need new shackles for my 1997 limited and was looking to see if anyone would be interested in selling a set. I was looking on doing a TT lift so i would prefer to get a set of warrior or some other brand or custom made ones that will give the 2 inch lift.
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    NEW Guy needs Suspension help...plz

    First to start I am brand NEW at this forum so I am sorry if this is in the wrong place...forgive me....Just wanted to see if anyone could answer my few questions about my 1996 explorer... First I want to lower it about 2" to about 2.5"......I know you need blocks for the rear and a...
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    torsion twist/shackle lift and trimming how to

    this is my write up on how to do a torsion twist/shackle lift on an 01-05 SPORT TRAC and how to trim your wheel wells so that you can fit some serious meats on your wheels. i wanted to get some 33"s on my 15" wheels but my 2003 ST was sitting stock height. i had some 30" mud tires but i was...
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    Gangster Lean (Sway Bar, Leaf Springs or Torsion Rods first?) [PICS]

    Howdy All! I have the dreaded Gangster Lean on my 2000 AWD Mountaineer (125k miles). It's leaning 7/8" lower on the drivers side front, an:usd 3/4" lower on the drivers side rear. The tires were toast and it was pulling to the right, so I replaced all four tires and it drives more or less...
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    Does doing a 2" torsion twist without rear shackles look bad?

    I was considering doing the torsion twist on my 97 XLT (2WD) in the front (2 inches) and not putting shackles in the back. Does this look bad? Does anybody have any pictures with this done? Any feedback is appreciated. :dunno:
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