Basic off-road mods?

[technoboy235]

Hey,
I am new to this whole Explorer thing and I was just wondering what basic off-road mods I can give to my '98 Explorer Limited AWD V8.

Thanks

 

[IZwack]

Browse this forum:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39

Wait, first clear your schedule for the next week, and then browse that sub-forum.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Adding mods are like eating potato chips. You can't stop after just having one.

 

[99ex22]

Warrior products shackles which can be purchase at desertrat.com and Twist the torsion bars and a 3 BL because you don't gain ground clearance with a suspension and they are way too expensive. BL can be purchased at suspensionconnection.com part # PA 883 for the 98-2000 ford ranger. That will give you enough clearance to clear 33's for about 260.00 bucks.

 

[trj360]

I'd say lockers, but can lockers go into the rear of an AWD? If it can, I'd say do that soon. Traction is unbelievable.

 

[HahnsB2]

Anyway, I'd say lockers, but can lockers go into the rear of an AWD? If it can, I'd say do that soon. Traction is unbelievable.

 

[technoboy235]

Thanks

Thanks...

I think that should get me started.:exporange

 

[brianjwilson]

Like they have said, start out with warrior shackles in the rear to bring it back up.
You can fit 31x10.50r15 tires on a stock explorer, so there is a good place to start. If you use a 3" body lift you should be able to clear 33x12.50's on a 15x8 wheel.
An aussie locker can be bought for about 260 for the rear end, but does not work if you truck has a limited slip in it already. When you go offroad, disconnecting the sway bars with give you much better suspension articulation also...
One great mod would be to switch to a manual transfer case instead of the AWD, a few here have done that.

 

[heathmo]

Another vote for Aussie, I love mine. It's been really fun in the snow too.

 

[Gatorblazer]

I would say that the first thing anyone would need to do is get a decent set of tires, wheel it a while, and then decide if you want to lift, lock, or do anything to it. You may find that you dont want, need a lift and that tires are good enough for you.

 

[huntersteve61]

I have owned 3 and previously been too much of a panzy to change **** other then radios or intakes or exhaust... This one I did the shackle only and tt up front gave me about 1.75 inchs and then 31's and I love how she sits.. lost no gas mpg and no perf I could tell.... I highly suggest that it gives you a nice look good clearance BUT i'm already trying to budget a 3 in body lift and 32's or 33's.... its addicting so be careful

I would tell you that unles you want to rock climb or woods run.. the shackles tt body lift and 33's should make you more then happy.. I am going to park next to a stock ex and snap some pictures so you can see the HUGE difference 3.5 inchs make

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