1" Body Lift

[Todd]

Now, I have heard and read about 1" body lifts for vehicles. However, I can not seem to find any information regarding dealers, maybe how to custom make one, etc. Does anyone have any info on a 1" body lift? I know that it is not much, but I want just a tad more lift if I could get it. If you do have some info, please let me know. Thanks guys and gals.



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Todd Metzger
'Off-Road and More!'
93 "Ford X 4" XLT

 

[Jordan714]

Why not just raise the torsion bars in the front and block the rear? If all you want is 1 inch this should do fine.

Jordan
98 XLT

 

[JJ]

Jordan,
I'm not an expert, but I do beleive that 93's still had springs up front. It's only 95+ that have torsion bars.

 

[Todd]

That is true, torsion bars started in 95. My 93 still had springs and I already have a little over an inch of lift in the front and 1.5 in the rear. I just need a little more, to squeeze some 32's. I have 31's now and have had absolutely no rubbing.
I remember readin summer on this message board about someone that had a custom one done. I can't remember where though. I guess, now thinking about it, that I could do a search. However, if someone still has some info, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.

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Todd Metzger
'Off-Road and More!'
93 "Ford X 4" XLT

 

[Jordan714]

Yeah my bad I didnt read what year his Explorer was. You still have the springs. Maybe try a STEEL SHOP or Custom Spring Shop in your area to custom make something for you. You may want to try a LOWERED CAR Custom Shop.....they have alot of contacts.

Jordan
98 XLT

 

[Kyle K.]

Hey Todd your right you did read about a 1" bodylift, mine. I made one out of high density polyethylene. I just used a hole saw to cut out the pucks i wanted, i only needed to purchase 2 new bolts. the bolts from the very back will go up to the second from rear spot , the ones from there will go up to the very front 2 which when they come out get tossed. the front mounts are threaded but they are a different size than the ones you're gonna put in there ... so i just drilled them out so the new ones would go through and used a nut on top. i can't swear to it but i think the ones i used in the very back the ones i had to buy were 8" maybe 8.5" and there may have been another pair of mounts i had to drill out i can't remember. the middle mounts and the front cab mounts bolts all 4 should be long enough, the only really difficult one to do is the one by the fuel tank anyway i hoe this helps, it isnt a complete instruction or anything but hey just have the blocks made, and buy a couple 1/2" bolts what more could you ask for? i also used a pair of the same to level my front end.

Kyle Klicker
Downeast Offroad
dodgerr@hotmail.com
feel free to e-mail me if you have more questions.

 

[Mat R]

Todd,
You should just go with the performance accessories 2" body lift, I know it is more than you want, but when lifting a truck more is always better than less....Besides, I installed the 2" on mine without any suspension lift and I run 32's, if anything it will make it so you have room to size up if you ever want to do so in the future.

 

[Mac]

I have a 93 and was wondering hoe hard it was too install that 2" lift. What all else has too be done, ie. fan shroud, fuel filler, steering shaft, etc...???