2" lowering by a shop for 150

[expo5.0]

I went to pep boys and got 2 inch blocks and had them installed and the torsion bars turned at at local shop here in phoenix all for 154.37 with tax included. so with professional installation I still came in lower than the explorer express kit. How absurd is their price? Anyways the truck looks great! sorry about having no pictures. Also the ride quality actuallly improved. I retained the same shocks and springs etc. and they are now a little bit stiffer due to the drop. this suprisingly makes things better over like speed bumps and railroad tracks etc. also it definitely improved handling.

 

[maddmatt]

I did the same thing to mine. I got a guy here that owns an offroad store to drop mine 2.5" for just a little more than you had charged to you. Before that, I had the EE kit on, and I'm sending that back for a full refund. Btw, did you use your factory bump stops?

 

[Yomie]

If they did an alignment also, then the price is not bad, but if no alignment was done, you got screwed

 

[maddmatt]

No alignment was done on mine, but I think it was worth every penny compared to some "other" lowering kits you can buy online.. not mentioning any names..
caugh::explorer::caugh::express::caugh

 

[Yomie]

Originally posted by maddmatt
No alignment was done on mine, but I think it was worth every penny compared to some "other" lowering kits you can buy online.. not mentioning any names..
caugh::explorer::caugh::express::caugh

True, i take back my previous statement. I did the install myself and only paid about $30 for blocks and u-bolts. Then about $100 for the alignment. I need to get new bumpstops, the front is almost sitting on them, and i only have about 1.5 inches till the back hits them. I am thinking about a c-notch and baggin the rear of my X, but i am not sure yet. BTW my X is 4X4

 

[maddmatt]

Why don't you just shave the bump stops that are on there now? Thats what I did. Just another way to save money I suppose, but with a 2.5" drop, and shaved bump stops, I have plenty of clearance.

 

[Yomie]

What did you use to 'shave' them? Did you just cut the one on the front in half and take a lil off of the rear? Or did you just remove them completely?

 

[maddmatt]

I just cut them in half.

 

[Yomie]

What did u cut them with? Sawzall?

 

[Michigander]

A sawzall or rotozip should work fine

 

[expo5.0]

my lowering included alignment and everything, they even bought me lunch while I waited.

 

[Yomie]

Originally posted by expo5.0
my lowering included alignment and everything, they even bought me lunch while I waited.

If thats the case expo5.0 you got a damn good deal, i'm serious!

 

[YetiX]

Think I can get my wife to buy me lunch when I lower her X next week?!?! Yeah, me neither!!

Expo5.0 you got a screaming good deal on that. My wife's X is gonna cost me the same but I'm going to have to install the blocks and do the twist myself.

I used a hacksaw to cut my bump stops. Course I'm only lowered 1 1/2" so I haven't hit mine. Yet!!

 

[Yomie]

Originally posted by YetiX
Course I'm only lowered 1 1/2" so I haven't hit mine. Yet!!

You just cursed yourself! LOL j/k

 

[YetiX]

Figures!

 

[Yomie]

lol

 

[Xplor]

Expo 5.0, I also agree about getting a great price including an alignment. I went to couple of shops here and they want around $200 for lowering which does not include alignment. Did the shop trimmed your bump stops on yours?

 

[Xplor]

P.S.

Also, did the blocks from Pep Boys fit right on the axle along with the U-Bolts? I also assume that the U-Bolts will need to be trimmed off from the excess threads, correct me of am wrong.

 

[XCptNoImiTaTioN]

would this way to drop your car also work on a '00 xlt 4x4?

 

[aldive]

Doesn't the Explorer Express lowering kit include some gizmos ( for lack of the correct term ) for use in alignment?

What specs do you use for alignment if doing it yourseld ( the lowering, not alignment )?

Thanks....