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I'm not 100% sure, but I think you may need more than 2" lift in order to clear 33's. There is a lift height/tire size thread here somewhere that lists everything out pretty clearly.

Alrighty, here is what's going down. I am at the point of just getting everything off that I need to so I can focus in on installing the new hardware. I started today by grinding off the rivets so that I could remove the coil buckets. After getting both of them free I continued grinding and...

Well, Tuesday I didn't make much progress, mostly cruising around town and getting parts/tools/toiletries/sedaline torch. Wednesday on the way to work (4:30am) I got jumped by a F---ing tweaker. Long story, ended up not doing any work that evening. Finally! Thursday evening! I worked my ass...

Very intriguing Naasau, I wonder if my James Duff kit Piggy Back's Sky Jacker's design. I'll have to see. On the flip side, more progress has been made as far as getting everything squared away and ready to go. I left off with still having to remove the passenger side shock and coil. The...

Could be something on your serpentine belt assembly? I know I use to have a tea-kettle type whistle and screech on my 93'. Turns out the bearings were shot on the tensioner and idler pulley.

Oh! Dee-da-dee! Yes, you are correct. This piece doesn't replace the radius arm crossmember, it is the transmission one.

Hey Adamsbro2, as far as the tires go I plan on keeping the same rims and just buying new bigger tires. Seeing as I'm not going to be able to stuff 35's under it I think the stock rim will be enough. As for the crossmember mine did come with one, although I'm still a little foggy on how it...

I'd be game! Both dates work for me.

Well the day has dawned! I finally get to dive into Saturday with no plans or events getting in the way! I get an entire day alone with the mistress :) The first thing on the agenda though was to get the James Duff kit all hung and ready for paint. After getting them all hung I gave them...

Still so jealous! Can't wait to get mine done and go wheeling with you guys!

Ahhh! I got some Ex-cellent literature in the mail! I'm sure I will find a use for these! I plan on starting tomorrow!

Hell Yeah! Still drooling...!

Eurika! You guys were pointing me in the right direction Naasau and tweakedlogic. It is a spring spacer shim that is meant to correct any body lean recorded before the lift is installed. In other words... If the truck leans to one side you simply install the spring spacer shim on the side it...

From everything I've seen the second Gen's really hold their own off road. More so than a stock first gen, but either way, it's going to be a blast man!

IT FINALLY CAME!!! I'm so stoked to get working on this thing! Especially after seeing Adamsbro make so much progress and get his truck looking so mean! On a side note, (this may be a stupid question) does anybody happen to know off hand what these two parts are for or go to...

*Jaw Drop*

Nice, you should start a thread in the 91-94 stock or modified Explorer's forum!

:biggthump Dude your truck is looking GREAT!! That side by side pic is going to be priceless!

HOLY SH!@#$%!!! That thing is AWESOME!

What the...? I think this just BLEW MY MIND!!!

Damn dude! You must have had a huge bowl of wheaties!!! Looking good :thumbsup:

For what a huge battle it was against the differential and arms you'd think it would be a little more satisfying? Still looking good man, can't believe you got it within specs! :thumbsup:

Nice Aeromax!

WOW!!! That thing looks mean!!! Great work man!

arco777, Great responses and write up! I don't have any speedo issues but I have to say it was a great read and now I think I could attack it if I ever do! Thanks again for the thoughtful responses!

Hell Yeah!

Thanks for the kind words man! Don't know how I would have survived my lift on without all the stuff you are doing and posting!!! Thank you! It was a ton of fun, but I think it'll take a little more Kroil and the will of God to get the last stud out though...

Such a good looking Explorer! How much of a lift?

Alright, I got the old bumper off yesterday. Rust filled as I suspected... And on to a shiny new bumper (straight as an arrow to boot!)! All bolted on and ready for a drive The old bumper will become an off road bumper. Lights will be the first to come and bars/winch/cow...

The inside looks to be in great shape, nice man!

Hell Yeah!!! Keep the pics coming! Looking forward to it man!

BAM!!! And now we can see what Sparky94's rig looks like :) ----EDIT----- Figure if I'm going to post his I might as well post mine. All clean and shiny!

Favorite picture of your truck.

Ahhh... Now I see. Hopefully someone a bit more qualified can chime in here??? (My apologies)

Hey bigbzc, This link has some helpful info part way down the page: http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/summer2008/ujoints.htm It may help, although, it appears either a cold forged or beefier one would be the way to improve overall strenght.

If you need an extra set of hands or just want someone to bring the beer don't hesitate to ask!

Wow, adamsbro2, you summed up what I'm looking for in a nutshell! Thanks for starting the thread! I'm waiting for my hand to heal and then I plan on doing basically the same thing, but I have no experience! Thanks again for starting the thread! Also, do you still live in Ogden? I'm in salt...

I haven't done skyline drive, but, last weekend I scouted out the mines above Stockton. The snow drifts should be melted by this weekend. We were really close to the top when we got stopped. I got 6 stitches this evening, so I'm not sure if I will be able to make it out this weekend. Lots of...

Well plans are finally in the works!! Not this weekend but the following weekend I plan on attempting a 4 inch lift on my explorer! The minor set back this evening is what's pushing the project backwards :( I just gave myself 6 stitches in the left pointer finger (ouch) so I will be buying...

Should work just fine as long as you can get a secure route to run the wires.