Can i get 32'a under my 97 sport with only a TT and shackle?

[Rusty]

Hey guys i am kind of new around here and just had a quick question. I right now have a 97 explorer sport 5spd ohv stock. I just found all the great info on things like the TT warrior shackles 4 dr leaves (cuz i have the mono right now- how stupid by the way!) and BL's.
My first and main question is can i fit some 32's under my sport if i do the TT and the warrior shackle- maybe new leaves? I am trying to go cheap for now(baby on the way!)
heres another... plans down the road- i deally i would like to ride on 32's comfortably with enough room to wheel. I know i will probably need a body lift then. (might have just answered my first question) but i don't want to get into the hassle of doing the steering upgrade for the 3 inch. Can i use the 2 inch for the older expy's and pretty much be ok? i really have no place to do any fabricating or the tools. i am renting an apt right now and dont have the space nor many friends up here since i am new to the area!
Also can a Bl or a shackle lift be done without using Air tools?

Lots of Q's sorry!
Any input is appreciated!
Thanks!
Rusty

 

[Xan]

hey you should check out the wheel and tire section for this info
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[SkanlaxJMO]

a few people are running TT/Shackels and 32's you will probably need to trim though.

 

[Rusty]

Thanks that is helpful!! I appreciate it!

 

[raynr]

I have a '99 sport and I fit 32s with a TT and the shackles/aal/4-door leaf spring combo. not quite an inch of tt. i did have to trim some of the plastic on the bottom corner of the fender. if you have stock wheels you might not need to. i went with some 15x8 wheels with 3.75" backspacing and it was a pretty tight fit at first, but after trimming it's good enough. i haven't done any hardcore offroading just some light stuff, but it hardly rubs.

 

[Rusty]

so do you get any lift out of the 4 dr leaves... and do they just bolt right up in place of the monoleaf?

 

[raynr]

the 4-door leaves just got rid of the sag that was going on. once i added the AAL and shackles i definitely saw the results.

 

[Rusty]

just put on some 31's

Hey i thought i would update.. i just put on a set of 31's after i did the TT and Shackle on my 97 sport
The tires look great on it.. i had to take off my front mudflaps and they still rubbed a little bit so i cranked the TT a little more. I thin i am at about 2.5 inches now with the TT and i don't want to go any higher.. i think it sat a little lower than most ex's to begin with so...
The front still rubs a tiny bit but i think it is due to an accident a previous owner had... i think the bumper is pushed back a little bit on the drivers side... i will have to try and work with it a bit!

Overall i am pleased...
To fit 32's i would have to trim some stuff in the fronts but i think the back would be ok... i don't think trimming would be too extensive but don't have to worry about that now anyways..

Thanks for all the input and help!

 

[FU MONSTER]

Do you have any before and after pics?

Hey i thought i would update.. i just put on a set of 31's after i did the TT and Shackle on my 97 sport
The tires look great on it.. i had to take off my front mudflaps and they still rubbed a little bit so i cranked the TT a little more. I thin i am at about 2.5 inches now with the TT and i don't want to go any higher.. i think it sat a little lower than most ex's to begin with so...
The front still rubs a tiny bit but i think it is due to an accident a previous owner had... i think the bumper is pushed back a little bit on the drivers side... i will have to try and work with it a bit!

Overall i am pleased...
To fit 32's i would have to trim some stuff in the fronts but i think the back would be ok... i don't think trimming would be too extensive but don't have to worry about that now anyways..

Thanks for all the input and help!

 

[Rusty]

here's a pic froma wheeling trip today... tt shackle and 32's with minor trimming .. they rub when it is flexed out but not on anything major.

 

[99ex22]

it looks great!

 

[FU MONSTER]

Your truck looks great bro.l

 

[Rusty]

thanks guys... i was a little unimpressed with the wheelability yesterday but i guess i was comparing it to a couple more capable rigs... one being an xj with 5.5" of lift and 31s
the exploder did alright

 

[Stolle]

you still running the stock wheels on that setup?

 

[Rusty]

yessir and it works fine!

 

[Rusty]

couple o pics for stolle

 

[XLT]

I might have missed it somewhere but do you have 4wd? If you do, the recommended max height for a tt is 2 inches. Otherwise you will have premature u-joint failure and even binding if you go to high. Thought i would give a heads up.

 

[Rusty]

good advice! I do have 4wd but only went just 2" with the torsion twist.

I didnt notice any binding while 4wheeling or turning so i think i am good!

thanks!