2001 sport..now what?

[Trail]

Hey all
I just got a 2001 sport about a month ago and it really has impressed me. I took it up to Estes Park (Colorado) and it had no problems on the trails. Then again they weren't extreme trails or anything but it held its own.
I have some money saved up and a birthday coming up....so we all know what Im gonna be askin for!

First, Im thinkin a safari bar and tint for sure.
I want to lift it though and have heard many different reactions to TT and shackles ( I can't afford the superlift on it even though it looks kick butt)....And why does Ford keep switching from leafs to coils to leafs?!!!! Anyway I don't want a stiif or bumpy ride but want biggger tires,265/75 would be nice.
Also Im thinkin kkm but I will be moving back home to California and don;t want to have to change the intake back and forth to get the smog check..what is the truth in intake/1/ kkm or k/n .
you guys rule and hopefully i will get some helpful response from my first post ever!
thanks, Trail

 

[Alec]

Welcome to one of the best Explorer sites on the net!

Firstly, I'm gonna delete one of your posts cause you accidentally double posted. No biggie

265-75 is about equal to 31, no? Then a torsion twist (TT) and a set of shackles will do well. You might even be able to fit them without a lift.

As for intakes, KNs are 50 state legal while KKM isn't. What many members have done, and what I recommend is: get the KKM kit, www.kustomz.com , and also get a KN sticker from the store or from www.knfilters.com . Not many people can tell the difference by sight, and it should fool the smog inspectors I like KN stuff, but it's much more money than the KKM.

 

[Trail]

Thanks Alec-
So, if money was not an issue what has better performance in SOHC '01 kkm or kn?
Does anyone know for sure if 265/75 will fit stock with no rubbing? (pics?) how much of a lift will it give it compared to 255/70? The new explorers are so low because of the running boards. but they look cool I think.

 

[spacerider]

bigger tires

The 265/75's will about an inch and a half bigger than the 255/70's. I'm not sure whether or not they will fit stock. I have a 2001 sport myself, and I'm doin' the bigger shackles and TT just to make sure I can fit the bigger tires.

 

[Trail]

Right on, Tell me how it comes out..
and all the specs on the ride and what tires
-T