lift advice

So I’m pretty much done with a majority of the looking into it part of getting parts together and what not especially due to the age of my car a lot of the parts people listed and talk about are from 2005 and so on. I’m planning to order my suspension components from Moog Front Lower Ball Joint...

I'm looking to lift my 07' explorer, and after finding that the Rancho quicklifts are all but extinct I'm looking towards strut spacers. I'm looking for 2" front and 1" rear, but I can't seem to find that anywhere so it looks like I'll be probably getting 1.5" front and 1" rear if I can find...

Hi ExplorerForum, I was finally able to put my BTF spacers and UCAs a few weeks ago. I've been anxious to get this done and replace my struts, but was helping my Dad swap a new engine into his 2013 Escape. I followed bampq6's excellent writeup here How To: BTF-Fabrication Spacer Lift Install...

Do I need to lengthen the damper shock as well on a 2.5 inch lift. I already researched the front and rear shock lengths but not sure on the damper shock 5th shock. Any help would be appreciated.

Question: Would it be worth putting on new leaf spring shackles and then a t-bar crank to gain an inch of lift, and then installing a 3-inch body lift kit? From my understanding for a 98 they don't make body lift kits but I remember seeing somewhere you can use a ranger body kit on it?

I've been looking into what all i would need in order to gain another at least 2-4 inches of ground clearance from the stock level. I don't want a body lift, I'd like to lift it completely and put some 32-33's on it so hopefully I won't have to be worried about getting stuck on beginner level...

I recently acquired a 2002 Explorer 4WD, 4.6L 8 cyl, 4-door, 137,000 mi, all stock, that is currently a little bit of a beater but overall seems to be in sound mechanical condition, and I'd like to transform it from beater to just older vehicle. As part of the first round of maintenance I need...

Hi all! This is my first post here. I've looked into your thread many times for info and advice and was hoping to get some help. I've been slowly setting up my truck for overland camping. Been waiting for my stock tires to wear out and the time has just about come. What would be the largest...

Hi all! This is my first post here. I've looked into your thread many times for info and advice and was hoping to get some help. I've been slowly setting up my truck for overland camping. Been waiting for my stock tires to wear out and the time has just about come. What would be the largest...

Ok. I have had my Sport Trac for 12 years and am finally wanting to lift it. I've thought about this in the past and now it seems to be harder to find the kit that I will need. Well, I called several truck shops, and they couldn't find anything still made for the Sport Trac. Granted they...

So I picked up this 02 Eddie 4.0 on the super cheap. It has 310k on it lmao, no idea on the history but the trans seems solid- numbers look good on the engine's pressure(about 160 psi on the left bank, didn't bother with the other side). Think it needs a timing job on the front- it has a knock/...

I try to make this short. I’ve had a 2002 Ford Explorer XlT for about 2 years and have wanted to lift it ever since I purchased it. But I’ve looked around and read a bit, and no one sells lift kits for them, and everyone says don’t try to lift them. So long story short, would longer coils...

Hey guys, I have a 97 explorer sport 4.0 SOHC that's bordering 200k. That being said, I'm looking to do a lot to it. I'm getting ready to replace my ball joints (uppers and lowers) I'm putting some new brakes and other necessary stuff first but after that's good I'm going to do a tt and put some...

Hello All, I had a quick question about my recent lift. Following the well detailed threads on this forum I was able to lift my 96 Explorer with Warrior shackles and a TT, but I have a question about lift height. Upon completion, and driving around to let it all settle, I had lifted: DF...

Its been awhile since i've been on here but I have to a point where I want to lift my explorer just a couple inches but I am having troubles with how to go about it. I know i could do the TT to the front but i'm trying to stay cheap for the rear. Does anyone have any good recommendations for...

2006 xls, stock everything. Right now I'm running 245/70/r16 and plan on putting the Rancho quick lift leveling kit on it. I want to put taller tires on it but what I'm looking at is i currently only have about a half inch clearance between the sidewall and the upper control arm. I'm afraid a...

I want to lift my stock 1998 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4x4 SOHC. Should I add a leaf spring? Shackles? Both? Do I need new U bolts or bushings? Should I also get non stock shocks? Any and all information is greatly appreciated! Also, if you have any links or P/N to these parts that would help to...

I want to lift my stock 1998 Ford Explorer XLT V6 4x4 SOHC. Should I add a leaf spring? Shackles? Both? Do I need new U bolts or bushings? Should I also get non stock shocks? Any and all information is greatly appreciated! Also, if you have any links or P/N to these parts that would help to...

Hello everybody, my name is HOOAH and I am the new owner of a 2006 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0 V6 4wd, with 103k. This is my first Ford vehicle and I hope it serves me well for many years to come. I already had a dealer look it over and they gave me the check list that it is ok and all is well. I have...

Hey there, guys.. Fernando here, nice meeting you. I'm new to everything here, either the forum or this of lifting and set up a truck, so I request you patience please.. Alright, so.. I recently bought a '98 Explorer AWD 4.0 SOHC, it is really clean, doesn't have that much scratches, dings...

Hi, I recently bought a 96 explorer. I live in NC and have access to drive on beaches and want to do some modifications to make it better on the soft sand, I took it on the beach yesterday and it did pretty good stock I just want to make it better. So far I plan on doing: Torsion bar lift...

I have a '98 Ranger 2WD. I recently got my truck lifted at 4wheelparts and got the Fabtech 5.5" spindle lift with coils, shocks, upper control arms & ball joints, as well as the add a leaf and block for the rear. I also got BFG's All terrain 31" tires and upgraded the wheels to 16x8 from the...

ive been reeding the forums and blogs so I've got an idea of what it will take because the lovely torsion bars and leafs in the rear. So I've seen the add a leaf and torsion bar keys that can add about 1.5" to 2" plus a body lift up to 3". Then of course it takes new shocks for the travel. I...

So i am looking to throw a 2.5 in lift on my 2000 sport. Im trying to figure out the best way to put that on there. Ive seen everything on here from complete axle swaps to leaf spring replacement. Im just looking for 2 inches and a firmer ride what would yall recommend? Sorry if this is a...

I have a 2002 4x4 explorer sport trac, i already have the 1.5" torsion twist and i am doing the SOA in a couple of days. I understand that this will lift the rear significantly and i have no problem with it but my friends bashed the idea. Their idea was longer torsion keys, which with my...