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I have a 03 ST 4x4 xlt in stock trim. I want to get a larger wheel and tire under it. My plan is to use a 17x8/8.5 wheel and and 32'' to 33'' inch tire. A few questions : 1- with a TT or torsion keys front and shackle rear how large of a tire can I fit ? 2- are torsion keys helpful at all or is...

Just bought a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT RWD, and looking to get lift. Ideal size is 3" haven't really seen any can someone recommend anything. First time I ever lift a car so not really sure what I need so any advice will help.

I just got a 2008 Ford Explorer XLT RWD and I want to lift it 3" any recommendations? First time lifting a car so any advice will help. Also any mods you may also recommend with the lift.:whitenavajo:

Hey guys looking to buy a suspension lift for my 93. Rough country, skyjacker, let me know what you got. Open to anything. DM Joel

I've read a lot of the forums and researched to lift my 97 explorer Eddie bauer edition. I know the TT rule is no more than 2" due to CV joint issues. But I'm looking for about 3" up front and would like to know if anyone could suggest aftermarket cv joints, control arms, or anything to extend...

hello all. i have been running into a few problems since lifting my 04 explorer. now just a quick list of what i have done/modified, btf upper arms and spacer lift, rancho quicklifts all around, 3 inch body lift, 1.25 inch wheel spacers and 285/75/17 bfg km2 tires now i have done my fair...

I own a 2007 Ford Explorer Ironman V8. I am in desperately searching for a 3-4" body or suspension lift. I am not having any luck. Please help me out!

Hello, so ill start off with what I have. I bought an 87 bronco 2 for $500. Its got a lot of miles and a lot of rust, paints peeling and both front seats are being help up with a 2x4. The good part is it runs strong and fires up every time(after a new starter, battery, solenoid and cables) it's...

I installed new lift spindles on my 05 sport trac over the weekend. I have been doing a lot of research on this to make sure I got everything right. I put on smaller rotors and extended my brake line. I dropped it off to get aligned this morning and they called back saying they couldn't fix it...

I have a dick cepek lift kit I've taken off my 93' explorer. It comes with coil springs and spacers,shocks, drop plates, extended pitman arm, and a whole 8.8 rear with 4.10 gears installed and the soa plates welded on. I also have the extended brake cables I bought new for $100 from summit...

Traxda 102020. Will it work on my 2004 Sport Trac 4wd? Ive seen threads saying it will work, and others saying it won't. The sticky thread doesn't even mention it which seemed odd to me. I want to lift the truck a little and put new tires on it for a subtle look. Also, how do I upload...

I have a few issues with my 03 sport trac, my radiator coolant is leaking tremendously but I can't seem to find the leak lol, and my 4 wheel low will not initiate, causing me to drop back to two wheel although my 4 wheel high works fine. Not sure if it's a wiring issue or if anyone has...

Hi all, New to the forum and I thought I would ask a quick question, does anyone know where to find a 2 or 3 inch body lift for a 1999 4WD 5.0 V8 Explorer? Ive looked everywhere and still can't find one. Would be very appreciated, Thanks so much

Hello I have a 3 inch body lift with 32 size tires. I wanted to know how high should I go for a suspension lift. I want it higher to the point hard to get into. I'm 5"7' and I want the bottom of the door to my waist. I don't know how high to go for that and where to look please help.

I was wandering how can you tell if I have lifts on my truck? I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. I measured and it looks like I've got a 12" clearance when the specs say it's suppose to have 6.7". I was wandering what you all think.

Has anybody looked into using these or something like these to level out the explorer? According to Bilstein's dealer sites they are not compatible which I assume finding one with the right specs it could work. It looks like they use your stock springs and the height setting is user determined...

Hey guys, I have a 96 Explorer XLT 5.0 and the guy I bought it from had 27" sports put on. I want to know if it will fit 31" all terrains stock. If not would a Front TT and a rear block(both 2") be good and give enough room? Thank you

Just wanted to say hello. Also, just turned 18 a few months ago and got my first vehicle. It's a 1996 Explorer XLT 5.0. It's AWD so I want to set it up for mudding and crawling. I don't have a lot of money so I wanna build it slowly. Any tips would help! Lookin to put a custom bumper on and...

Hello, My name is Damian and I recently got a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. It is in great condition and everything runs great. I love the truck but I am looking to maybe get a 2" to 3" lift and put some trail wheels and tires on it. I have heard of a Torsion Twist and how it is a free lift...

Welp, it's time....I've had this 91 XLT for 4 months now and it's time to upgrade the thing! I have been wanting to build an EX since dad came home with our 93 sport 12 years ago and now the time has come where I have the materials to build, some know how and time... Backstory: I live on the...

Hello everyone. I got an 05 mountaineer thats got a 3 inch body lift on it and i just got a set of the rockstar rims with nitto dune grapplers on them for a great deal on craigslist. My big issue rite now is barely any turnin radius they fit under my wheel well perfectly fine but the only...

I am in the process of making my own extended shackles and I need to know the stock bolt hole diameter. I really dont want to take the stock one off just to check that. If anyone knows it that would be great.

Whats up guys! I just got a 1997 explorer EB 4x4 with the IFS up front. I have some brand new 33s that i want to put on it. I already know that the most common way is the TT, shackles, AAL, and a 3 inch body but i have a few questions. 1) What is the best way to lift it? My budget is about...

Just finished my Christmas photography gigs and I promised myself I'd put some $$$ in my long neglected 1992 XLT. The transmission just was rebuilt in November so I only have a few dollars left to work on it. I bought a set of Rough Country 1.5 inch leveling springs and a set of Warrior...

Hey! I'm new here! Just bought a 1999 Explorer Limited, 5.0, All time AWD. Put the rear axle UNDER the leafs, now I need to get 5" out of the front to level. Suspension lifts only. I have torsion bars (maxed out I got 2"), do I delete and put coils in? Best place to get uh, double jointed...

I have a 2001 Explorer Sport that is bone stock, I want to put a body lift in to fit some bigger tires. I want to know if this body lift will fit on my explorer because the sport trac is similar to my sport, http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/70023.html

Hello Everyone. I am a retired military pilot trying to prep my new "LuvShack" 1999 Fleetwood Bounder 38S for my cross country travels. I dream of the salmon runs in Alaska and have never seen the grand canyon. I have a beautiful blue 2002 Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 and my "Sanctuary" a 24ft...

okay so i'm looking into doing two things: going doorless and building an off road explorer. i have an 04 explorer xlt. first, has anyone attempted going doorless with their explorers? if so, any advice? second, i know i have to swap out the front diff if i want to be able to make it through a...

Unfortunately someone totaled my 2004 ex. But with the help of insurance I have bought a 2003 and also have a little extra money to play with. What's the best way to lift this thing 1.5 inches. I saw the sticky, but I'm not the most hands on kinda guy due to lack of patience. Is that worth...

hey guys, Im looking to buy some btf upper arms for a 3rd gen mounty. I have driven around long enough with a lift and the stock control arms. I am just starting to get worried but the price from Brandon is a little steep (575) if any members have taken off their lift are trying to sell the...

I currently have a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0L V6 2WD. So far all that I have been able to do is upgrade the speakers and stereo to a Kenwood Head Unit plus JL Audio Coaxial Speakers. I have also Gone ahead and both purchase and installed the Traxda (truxxx) Lift and level kit for the...

Just went to check out my torsion bars and noticed one bolt is threaded way out, there's about an inch and half of threads that could be twisted up but the other bolt is cranked way in there not about a half of an inch of bit sticking out Why would they be adjusted so wonky? New to this torsion...

I'm looking to add 2-3" of lift to my 02 exploder xlt, but I don't want to put too much money into it because it's just my side vehicle. I know there aren't really too many kits for 3rd gen xlt's so I was wondering what kind of options I have

I'm not looking to go off-roading too often, but I'm wanting to put 235/85/16's(31.7") on the stock rims on my 02 Explorer xlt 4x4. I've read the stickies that say I shouldn't need a lift for 32's, but I've read in other threads that I will. Can anyone clear this up for me?

im sure this has been brought up many of times but i cant seem to find anything on it... what transmissions work with the 4.0 sohc i want to switch to a 5speed instead of my 5r55e i have a 5 speed out of a bronco at my house will that work? also this is going to be a build thread here in the...

Hi, I just signed up here but I've been lurking for quite sometime. I know some of you will just get angry and claim that I haven't looked through the other threads, but that's not the case. I've been looking at getting an '04 Explorer XLT recently as a first car. However, I'm hesitant because I...

I bought her about 6 months ago the car (still stock) has about 165,000 everything is in good shape inside and out no leaks, front ends nice and tight. I recently ordered a 3 inch supension lift...

I'm sure we all know how top heavy the stock explorers are, and I was wondering if it is possible to lower the suspension a safe amount to counterract this, and/or lower the truck's center of gravity in any way. Any ideas are welcome and greatly appreciated.

Hi guys I would like some info from you experts. Im sorry if this is redundent but I havent seen this question posted in the threads. I recently bought a 1998 ex xlt 4x4 4.0 sohc on start up it has the timming chain rattle. From my research it seems I should try to get a 2002 sohc motor and...

Some prom pics of me and my ex-gf prom was last weekend, we went, and things didnt work out so much a few days ago.. we broke up, but thats life and its just highschool! for size reference I am 5'10" this is her brothers truck btw! In the school parking lot my ranger parked next to it...