01-05 Sport Trac 4x4 Lift Options Discussion

[jeremyc653]

ok and when u said on the front bumper u cut what was it that u cut i know the reinforcement and is it the plastic between that and the grill and head lights ?

 

[John_Rock]

ok and when u said on the front bumper u cut what was it that u cut i know the reinforcement and is it the plastic between that and the grill and head lights ?

Let the pictures do the talking...

 

[jeremyc653]

looks like u just cut straight across.

 

[John_Rock]

looks like u just cut straight across.

Sort of... Since then I totally cut the rest of the grey part of the plastic off.

 

[awesomepedro]

couldnt take my ST but i brought another high mobility multi-purposed wheeled vehicle

 

[awesomepedro]

3"BL with just enough TT to keep tires from rubbing, on 315/70r17's, front plastic cut off last week and put on $40 bumper i got on craigslist, i think im gettin some lights for the bumper this weekend...what do you guys think? round or square shaped lights???

 

[Clusterpup]

Looks good. I wish I could find a bumper for that cheap. Round lights.

 

[csm929]

Ok So I am tired of having to look at two different forums and searching 40 pages of threads for this Information so I'm asking help on compiling this.

Lift Options 4x4 ST

** TT(Torsion Twist) - up to 2", downside no travel in suspension, only for the Front *Free except you need an alignment.

** Body Lift- up to 3"?, downside body gaps. *$250+. Performance Accessories
http://www.performanceaccessories.com/catalog/ford.htm

** Shackles- up to 2"?, *$40-65. Warrior makes a good pair for the Explorers. The Warrior model # is 153.
http://www.warriorproducts.com/catalog/TBL_LeafSpringShackleKit.html

** SOA(Spring Over Axle), Up to 6"?, downside you need welding knowledge. - $32+
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46236
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3769

** Superlift Kit- up to 4", downside its VERY expensive *$1,500+
http://www.superlift.com/Catalog.asp?V=215

** RCD(Race Car Dynamics) - up to 5", Very expensive. Built for the Ranger but can be used on the front of any 2nd Gen Explorer.
http://www.racecardynamics.com/products/suspensions/ford/ford4wdranger/ford4wdrangerfull.htm

** Dixon Brothers Racing Ranger/Explorer 4wd Long Travel Suspension - $3000+
http://www.dixonbrosracing.com/content/view/8/2/

** Brenthel Industries - Long Travel Baja Kits - 01-05 4WD Ford Explorer Sport-Trac - $3899+
** Brenthel Industries - Chase Kits - 01-05 4WD Ford Explorer Sport-Trac - $1799+
http://www.brenthelindustries.com/bajakits.asp?WPID=41


Lift Options for 2WD

** Lift Spindles - Look for Ranger lift spindles. Like Fabtech 2000-01 FORD RANGER EDGE 2WD FTS98300-7 - $495+
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/applications/ford/2wd98-05ranger.html

** TT(Torsion Twist) - More info above
** Body Lift - More info above
** Shackles - More info above
** SOA(Spring Over Axle) - More info above



C/O conversion
pretty straight forward. Buy the shocks and mouting parts and bolt it on. There is some welding involved as you have to gusset the shock towers. But it rides better than the torsion bars, and I no longer have the t-bars hanging down below my truck catching everything insight. The cost was about $1100 because I bought Fox coilovers.- Thanks Chad551


**Update**
We have some confirmations that you can fit 35`s with a TT/Shackels, With alot of trimming though... Thanks ADAS!




Now I know I might have left somethings out, had somethings wrong, So PLEASE Let me know and I will fix it. I would also like Prices if possible.

 

[csm929]

Hey I love the info.
So all I need to lift my 2001 sport trac 2 wheeldrive is spindles for and 2001 ranger edge
from fabtech? I know will have put blocks on the back anything else?
can you email me at chris9291974@yahoo.com about thanks

 

[John_Rock]

I know will have put blocks on the back anything else?

Blocks?? That would lower the rear end.

You need to do a Spring Over Axle(SOA) conversion.

Here's one example of how to do a SOA. http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=3769

There are some other variations that people have done on this board.

 

[02Xploda]

I hate to bring this back from the dead, i lost all my research that i had
But has anyone done this to a Sport trac with just TT? I would like to keep it pretty much the same height so i dont mess with CV angles i got all of this info from here but no one with just a stock Sport trac advice.


http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186393&highlight=C/O+conversion&page=25

Driver Side:
Upper 20-52498-9 $38.49
Lower 20-52498-11 $41.29
2 Tabs 20-52498-17 $6.04

Passenger Side:
Upper 20-52498-9 $38.49
Lower 20-52498-12 $41.29
2 Tabs 20-52498-17 $6.04

2 shock mount spacers 1 for each side part # 20-833167 $5.20 each.
Shocks 20-52498-25 $600 (for both)
Eibach 750# spings EIB-12002500750 $150 (for both)

 

[John_Rock]

I hate to bring this back from the dead, i lost all my research that i had
But has anyone done this to a Sport trac with just TT? I would like to keep it pretty much the same height so i dont mess with CV angles i got all of this info from here but no one with just a stock Sport trac advice.


http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=186393&highlight=C/O+conversion&page=25

Driver Side:
Upper 20-52498-9 $38.49
Lower 20-52498-11 $41.29
2 Tabs 20-52498-17 $6.04

Passenger Side:
Upper 20-52498-9 $38.49
Lower 20-52498-12 $41.29
2 Tabs 20-52498-17 $6.04

2 shock mount spacers 1 for each side part # 20-833167 $5.20 each.
Shocks 20-52498-25 $600 (for both)
Eibach 750# spings EIB-12002500750 $150 (for both)

Where do you plan to get the those RCD parts from? RCD doesn't make them anymore.

But if somehow you get the parts, here's GJarrett's post on his conversion without a suspension lift. http://explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217561
The frontends of the 1st generation Sport Tracs are the same as the 2nd generation 4 door Explorers.

 

[John_Rock]

I updated the first post with the following information...

RCD's coilover conversion lift is discontinued. But you never know if you might find the parts used.

 

[02Xploda]

Where do you plan to get the those RCD parts from? RCD doesn't make them anymore.

But if somehow you get the parts, here's GJarrett's post on his conversion without a suspension lift. http://explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217561
The frontends of the 1st generation Sport Tracs are the same as the 2nd generation 4 door Explorers.

no body know of any other lift companys that sells anything that would work? might have to make my own.

 

[02Xploda]

I updated the first post with the following information...
RCD's coilover conversion lift is discontinued. But you never know if you might find the parts used.

Might want to move it down to the C/O conversions section in case some one over looks the Lift section

 

[OCAMPO 11]

whats the best way to get 33s on a 01 st. ive seen a couple of of pics and i really like the 3" body lift and 2" torsion. How much will that cost?

 

[John_Rock]

whats the best way to get 33s on a 01 st. ive seen a couple of of pics and i really like the 3" body lift and 2" torsion. How much will that cost?

First, don't double post your questions. I deleted your other post in the other thread.

Second, the approximate costs are in the first post of this thread. If you click the link to the Performance Accessories 3" Body Lift catalog you would have found out the Part # is 70023. And you need to research who sells that PA Part # and for how much. I personally don't advice doing torsion twists. It's a waste of time and money compared to the gain. And you will just cause your torsion bars to fatigue faster and your truck will go lower again. Just do a body lift and with the right tire/wheel combo you may just get away will a little bit of trimming on the wheel wells.

 

[chad551]

There is a member on the ranger forums that is making the RCD style coilover brackets. Personally after doing all these lifts ( TT/Shackle, body lift, and C/O conversion)that are listed, it is cheaper to just do a SAS. And your suspension will 1 trillion times stronger IMHO. And can be a daily driver, I drive mine everyday.

 

[OCAMPO 11]

oh sorry i didnt kno how this worked. thanks man.

 

[Piglet]

Hello All, I have a question I put 265-75-16 on my 03 Sport Trac yesterday and they rub on the inner fender well when I turn sharp. Now my question, Has anyone ever used those Spring spacers that you put in between the coil springs that give you 2in lift? I want to lift the whole truck about 4inches but I just bought a new Harley so the truck has to wait a little while. Would this fix the problem temporary?