2003 Explorer Sport XLT lifted

[JimmyZ30024]

Spent the last two days working on my sons 2003 Explorer Sport 2wd. I never know which forum to post in with this truck, because there really isn't a forum for 2001-2003 Explorer Sports.

Done over the weekend: removed factory pinstripe, removed all the old dry rotted body mounts and replaced them with polyurethane body mounts. While I was there I went a head and added some 1 1/2" body lift blocks. Our truck also sat 1" lower in the rear so I also added a ProComp add a leaf, 4 new KYB shocks and 2" rear shock extenders. Also cranked the torsion bars 3 turns to level it out. Ordered new 16x8" black alloy wheel and 265/75r16 A/T's but they haven't come in yet.

Ended up with 3 3/4" lift in the rear(1 1/2" from body block, and 2 1/4" from Add a leafs). Top of the fender well is now 36 1/4" from the ground in the rear and 35 1/2" in the front (with factory 235/70r16's)

 

[Jason94sport]

Looks good. Will look much better with the tires on. Those the gas a just shocks? I just put them on mine.

 

[WormsExplorer]

Looks good and can not wait to see the new tires on her. I have to wait till next week to go and get my tires.

 

[Varsity]

Looks good!

 

[JimmyZ30024]

Looks good. Will look much better with the tires on. Those the gas a just shocks? I just put them on mine.

yes

 

[JimmyZ30024]

 

[WormsExplorer]

Looks Very Good sir

 

[RangerX]

Spent the last two days working on my sons 2003 Explorer Sport 2wd. I never know which forum to post in with this truck, because there really isn't a forum for 2001-2003 Explorer Sports.

You're in the right section, says Sports they '03.

Looking good with the lift and tires.

 

[Jason94sport]

What did you use to black out the trim?

 

[JimmyZ30024]

What did you use to black out the trim?

Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye

 

[palavine1951]

Spent the last two days working on my sons 2003 Explorer Sport 2wd. I never know which forum to post in with this truck, because there really isn't a forum for 2001-2003 Explorer Sports.

Done over the weekend: removed factory pinstripe, removed all the old dry rotted body mounts and replaced them with polyurethane body mounts. While I was there I went a head and added some 1 1/2" body lift blocks. Our truck also sat 1" lower in the rear so I also added a ProComp add a leaf, 4 new KYB shocks and 2" rear shock extenders. Also cranked the torsion bars 3 turns to level it out. Ordered new 16x8" black alloy wheel and 265/75r16 A/T's but they haven't come in yet.

Ended up with 3 3/4" lift in the rear(1 1/2" from body block, and 2 1/4" from Add a leafs). Top of the fender well is now 36 1/4" from the ground in the rear and 35 1/2" in the front (with factory 235/70r16's)

What brand of body lift blocks did you use?

 

[JimmyZ30024]

I'm not really happy with the way the truck is sitting now. Will probably remove rear 2 1/4" AAL and just put a 1" shackle life back there. Want it to be about an 1 1/2" lower then it is now.

 

[palavine1951]

Who makes the lift kit and where did you get it?

 

[JimmyZ30024]

it's a DIY 1 1/2" body lift. Lots of info on here about making one.

 

[palavine1951]

I've been trying to find kits from different mfgs and there are no specific kits so I guess I will have to DIY it. Thanks

 

[JimmyZ30024]

it won'y cost you more ten $60 to do it yourself. Just search this forum.

 

[Blue Oval Charlie]

Spent the last two days working on my sons 2003 Explorer Sport 2wd. I never know which forum to post in with this truck, because there really isn't a forum for 2001-2003 Explorer Sports.

Done over the weekend: removed factory pinstripe, removed all the old dry rotted body mounts and replaced them with polyurethane body mounts. While I was there I went a head and added some 1 1/2" body lift blocks. Our truck also sat 1" lower in the rear so I also added a ProComp add a leaf, 4 new KYB shocks and 2" rear shock extenders. Also cranked the torsion bars 3 turns to level it out. Ordered new 16x8" black alloy wheel and 265/75r16 A/T's but they haven't come in yet.

Ended up with 3 3/4" lift in the rear(1 1/2" from body block, and 2 1/4" from Add a leafs). Top of the fender well is now 36 1/4" from the ground in the rear and 35 1/2" in the front (with factory 235/70r16's)

Looks nice.
Gotta question though.
Why lift a 2WD?
I grew up with the saying,
"If it ain't 4WD drop it!"