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"best" is kind of vague. Depends on what you want to accomplish. What size tires do you want to clear? Is it for looks mainly or do you want to make it as capable as possible offroad? Do you have a limit to how much you want to spend? Do you mind wearing out and having to replace suspension parts from time to time?
Here is a ton of information that you can consider in making your choice. Take some time to research and you'll be able to make a better decision:
In that case you might consider a 1.5" or 3" body lift. They are the cheapest options and will let you clear 265/75/16 or 265/70/17 tires (about 32"). Won't affect your alignment or suspension either.
Look at these links for info (the 2nd and 3rd ones I last posted):
Just use the search function and you will find all kinds of information.
A 2-inch lift is all you can safely do, any more than that will put excessive wear on the upper ball joint and cause it to rip out of the control arm. A 2-inch lift and a body lift will let you clear even bigger tires.
Also, you can clear 32's bone stock without any rubbing.
who can help me...? I install custom lift spacers (2.25/1.75). With front spacers, i have no questions...but with rear i have a little problem...
The spacers
after painting...
...The rear has established, a figured part to a coil spring, and a flat part to a body... I think it was necessary to make on the contrary...Is it rights?
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After install i have a metal knock at movement on roughnesses or diagonal posting, at movement on a highway, knocks isn't present...i think need rotate rear spacers...
...before
^^^ are those truxx? They don't look like btf
I've read with the rear truxx people had to modify it...
Looks like one rear has more bolt holes...
I think I remember truxx needed to be spun 180degrees and drill new holes like that back rear spacer in pic
May also need to trim the studs on strut assemblies...
^^^ are those truxx? They don't look like btf
I've read with the rear truxx people had to modify it...
Looks like one rear has more bolt holes...
I think I remember truxx needed to be spun 180degrees and drill new holes like that back rear spacer in pic
May also need to trim the studs on strut assemblies...
No I believe they are a Russian design...I have seen some diagrams on a Russian Explorer forum that look like these spacers.
IceMaNoFF,
The rear spacers need to be installed in such a way that the mounting surface on the top of the strut, the spacer, and the strut mount on the frame are all in a straight line. It looks like you have installed it at an angle, this is not correct (unless the Russian Explorer is different.)
yes, one of them have more holes...but i spun 180degrees both Absorber...that not correct?
well, need do more holes and turn back as was on not lifted suspension?
...Not absolutely... On that photo they aren't installed yet... Here a photo of the installed...
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yes, one of them have more holes...but i spun 180degrees both Absorber...that not correct?
well, need do more holes and turn back as was on not lifted suspension?
