Lift Kit for 2003 Explorer.

[kablam]

I have a '03 XLT Sport 4x4. I like the truck well enough, but would like a bit more clearance. I have searched the web, but haven't found any mention of lift kits for the new model Explorers.

Has anyone heard of a lift kit for the 2003 and 2002 Explorers?

 

[2001ExpSport]

Not gunna happen for a long time. I think you should begin to like the hieght of your stock explorer.

 

[kablam]

I figured as much when I saw nothing on the web.

Is there something about the 2003 (4-door) suspension that makes the creation of a kit difficult? It seems like the IRS would be an attractive target for the kit builders.

 

[JMT1SOMR]

IRS = No not really... I think you should cook up a way to do a 2" body lift. Yoou could rpolly fit like 285x75's on there. I wish I had the money top buy one, soemthing about being like one of 3 people in the country with a lifted 3rd gen is very appealing to me. Go out on a limb and be a pioneer... you could get all the blocks and bolts for around $45... then you;d have to fab up bumper brackets and radioatro drops and a ground strap - but itd be bad ass.

-Justin

 

[X~FACTOR]

It can be done with lots of $$$.

 

[Webster3]

Is that a 3rd gen? JMT said there are actually some lifted 3rd gens out there? Anyone have pics?

Ed

 

[GaSouthern1]

That third gen up there is all BL, so that should not cost all that much to do.

 

[Premier]

Yea thats a 3rd gen that Rick posted her a while back. Dont know what thread though... Sorry

 

[GaSouthern1]

I think it was from the desert race where they ran the FST trucks.

 

[JMT1SOMR]

It was, If you look in the upper right hand corner of the gass tank shield, you can see the lift block. I think that one was a 3" body. A guy here has a BRAND NEW limited with 265x75 BFG's, but I'm pretty sure it's stock. Looks REALLY sharp tho. The reason I sad the 2", is b/c you wopuldnt need to mess so much with linkage, the steering shaft, and e-brake cables like you would with a 3". Actually, the blocks and all could be bought for $45, the ground strap exteneder for probabaly $5, and you could probabaly have a machine shop do the brackets and radiator lowering for peices for around $100. So it looks like you could expect to pay $150 - $200 for a lift for an explorer that no one has lifted. If I could, I would.

*Assuming that you do the install yourself

-Justin

 

[Soundguy01tx]

I{ believe these are wthe pics you guys were talking about... 2002 SEMA show...

***Notice the below listing says "Prototype Lift By Douglas Motorsports***

--Bryan

 

[Webster3]

Cool, thanks for finding them!

 

[JMT1SOMR]

Yeah soundguy, that's the other one.... Get it together and do it! I know that you could find so much help/support on this board. And depending on wherte you live, probabaly a couple of helping hands.

-Justin

 

[kablam]

That'll do.

That's what I'm talking about. Here's the link to the Douglas Motorsports website with more pictures.

http://www.douglasmotorsports.com/projects.shtml

 

[Brandons]

that doenst really look that lifted... or is it just me, looks cool though.

 

[udmsvt]

hmmmmm.....

 

[Premier]

udmsvt- THATS THE ONE!!! Thats the one in the pic above with the tie down straps. Looks pretty cool if ya ask me

 

[Hokie]

looks like the 3rd Gen Ex's make decent PreRunners

 

[FourXFred]

those things look SWEET! i really like the new explorers, but the thought of being stuck to pavement at all times in my 4x4 kindof scared me. looks like its time to look into financing! i miss my explorer!

 

[JOHN V.]

I just returned from the SEMA Show. A company called KW Suspensions is going to offer a suspension package for lowering and lifting the gen 3 Explorer. This will be an adjustable coilover shock/spring combo that should be good for a 2" lift. We will carry the package at Explorer Express when it is released some time after the first of the year. I will post more info once it is available.