How to: 1.5" body lift for less than $50

[Ronin8002]

Awesome man...be sure to post up some pics and any tips for the problems you had.

 

[Wills05xlt4x4]

test drive completed

Awesome man...be sure to post up some pics and any tips for the problems you had.

Got it all done getting late but put it back to driveable status i will repost tomorrow sometime with the few tips I figured out and things I had to watch thanks again for all the help everyone especially ronnin
Still have all the trim to reinstall inside and want to go over all the bolts again after I drive some just for safety's sake

 

[Wills05xlt4x4]

ok install was very straight forward and as described in threads here are some pics
BTW- PB BLASTER THE BOLTS FOR DAYS PRIOR TO AND AN IMPACT PREFERABLY CORDLESS IS A MUST...

IMAG0107 by billyssingle, on Flickr
if your not running a lower fan shroud make sure you secure the radiator hose so it wont hit the belt...

IMAG0104 by billyssingle, on Flickr
heres where i jacked it up incase any one wonders i used both jacks myself at once

IMAG0102 by billyssingle, on Flickr
the threaded washer on front is much easier to get to if youve jacked up the side in question, then a wrench (1") fits the inside and bam its off...

IMAG0114 by billyssingle, on Flickr
i know its kindof ghetto but its a painted gloss black 2x4 stuck in the gap to givve step support........
and a before pic

Explorer first time stuck but this was crazy soft sand and I had just climbed a small deep hill by billyssingle, on Flickr
AND TADA AFTER!!!

IMAG0109 by billyssingle, on Flickr
Tires are shipping out today! cant beat the price with a stick
https://www.treadwright.com/p-71-265-75r16-guard-dog-m-t-c.aspx
I also used a big zip tie to cinch up the last exhaust hanger thus making it sit up a bit more....
only issues were with center puck and had to jack rear up last on one side because i didnt trim rear bumper and it is pushing into it but looks fine.. also you need some grunt to bend front bumper lower mounts up that bolt it to frame but no biggie at all thanks again guys!

 

[bluebaboy]

ready to lift

hey all, about to attempt the lift to my girl's 02 x. Wondering if the 1.75 front lift and 1.5 rear is the same as both 1.5 , is it just a matter of cutting the blocks at 1.75. will this give it an even look or is the 1.5 lift front and rear enough. cheers blue

 

[Ronin8002]

Hey mate,

You could try doing the blocks at different heights but then the bolts that you re-use may not be long enough so you may end up having to buy a few more bolts.

I am not sure about how well a sloped body lift works but I know some people have done it on earlier explorers and it works OK for them. If you decide to go for it post up how it works for you in this thread.

The body lift does not level out the truck if you do them all the same height; the rake of the truck is due to the suspension. You can level it out with BTF strut spacers though, just get ones that are about 1/2" taller in the front than the rear.

 

[bluebaboy]

Hey mate,

You could try doing the blocks at different heights but then the bolts that you re-use may not be long enough so you may end up having to buy a few more bolts.

I am not sure about how well a sloped body lift works but I know some people have done it on earlier explorers and it works OK for them. If you decide to go for it post up how it works for you in this thread.

The body lift does not level out the truck if you do them all the same height; the rake of the truck is due to the suspension. You can level it out with BTF strut spacers though, just get ones that are about 1/2" taller in the front than the rear.

thanks for that info, will just do the 1.5 lift as wasn't sure on what caused the rake.Will change the rake at a later date, but am odering parts and will let you know how i go with the lift. cheers in advance of me probably asking for some advice during lift.

 

[ExplorerKing01]

just ordered the blocks and bolts cant await to install it next week.

 

[ExplorerKing01]

Hey guys I need some help taking the lower fan Shroud out I have unbolted it and everything that need to come off but just can't get the dang thing out of my ex any tip that would help thanks guys

 

[Kazer]

im pretty sure the lower fan shroud is connected to a lower coolant hose aswell, not really sure though, my friend was tearing about the front end as i did the rest

EDIT: actually it might be held on by Christmas tree clips. make sure no hoses are connected to it then grab a hold of it and give it hell

 

[ExplorerKing01]

im pretty sure the lower fan shroud is connected to a lower coolant hose aswell, not really sure though, my friend was tearing about the front end as i did the rest

EDIT: actually it might be held on by Christmas tree clips. make sure no hoses are connected to it then grab a hold of it and give it hell

I finally figured out how to take it out it was a pain in the butt.

 

[Kazer]

ahh. did you figure out what was holding it in there? and sorry for the delayed response, i know how it can be waiting for an answer

 

[ExplorerKing01]

The hoses at the Bottom of the radieator. I took the top D
Fan shroud out. I was able to spin the bottom shroud to the top and take it out.

 

[NJones04]

I found an explorer in my campus's parking lot and decided to park next to it and grab a few pics. I have the 1.5" BL and 265/75/16's on. The tires gave me about another 1.5" of lift, so 3" total.
Here's the pics...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67733126@N07/6167086732/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67733126@N07/6166548619/

 

[ross7070]

2nd gen?

can this work on a late 2nd gen explorer?

 

[Wills05xlt4x4]

can this work on a late 2nd gen explorer?

Cutting the blocks yes but our bumper covers are mounted to body thus looking correct. The second gen bumpers just mount to frame so there would be a gap otherwise I'd imagine it'd all work the same plus there are no mechanical shifters to account for dropping into body when you lift it...

 

[ExplorerKing01]

hey guys i plan on installing the body lift on Wednesday. about how long did it take yall to install it and would i be okay with using only one floor jack or do i need 2. thank

 

[Kazer]

took me and a friend 7 hours with no write up and yeah one jack and a 2x4 worked for us.

 

[renzAy34134]

did the three inch on my 07 and it took about 9 with multiple trips to the harware store. without all of it prob around 7 or so sounds right. One jack a couple of 2x4's and a buddy to help.

 

[ExplorerKing01]

so i tried the body lift today and the explorer won and i just gave up. so im going to keep it at stock and get my buddys dad to do it for me later on.

 

[Kazer]

whered you get stuck at? just keep posting up your snags and we (will, ronin, myself, etc) should be able to walk you through them