2wd and 4wd Lifts.

[00whxploder]

So I have been on this site for about 3 months now and have done a lot of research and this is what i have found for us 2nd gens.

Okay to start.

2WD lift idea.

2.5" tt

Good thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47345&highlight=tortion+twist

Doetsh 3" lift spindles Part#589830-2 $367.71

http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/9.asp

For the back

5.5" SOA conversion.

Good Thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46236


and then the all around

Performance accessory 3" body lift part # pa-883 $189.00

http://performancelifts.com/cgi-bin/cart/PER883.html


Good Thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240957

Superlift shocks for 4in Lift $30 a peice.

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_shocks_Superlift_Ford.htm

Next:

4WD lift idea.

Front start with the superlift front box kit w/out shocks 4" . $659.99

http://www.louisville4x4.com/fsusexplorer.htm

Then do the 1.5" tt

Good thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47345&highlight=tortion+twist

For the back

5.5" SOA conversion.

Good Thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46236


and then the all around

Performance accessory 3" body lift part # pa-883 $189.00

http://performancelifts.com/cgi-bin/cart/PER883.html


Good Thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240957

Superlift shocks for 4in Lift $30 a peice.

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/W_shocks_Superlift_Ford.htm

 

[IZwack]

Thanks for gathering all of this wonderful information.
I've deleted the other thread so that we can keep the info and questions in one place. I will however sticky this thread.
Again, thanks for gathering the info.

 

[00whxploder]

Your welcome, I thought it was much needed.

 

[shooterdude199]

great write up! just a question though, i have called doetsh about that part for an '01 sport trac and they told me to check my brake rotors which are 12" rotors when they require 11.25" rotors. would that be unsafe to go down a rotor size? would i have to get new calipers? would fabtechs ranger edge spindles work?

 

[00whxploder]

I've looked and looked I can't find anything yet, but i think it will work the same and if you want to buy them to see if you can do it but can't i will buy them full price so that we can have the info for future uses.
But I will have to save up if interested i can let you know when i have the money.

 

[shooterdude199]

yeah i would also have to save up. unfortunately i am not getting a good flow of money in right now but it would be great if you didnt mind.

 

[00whxploder]

Dude its cool with me just keep me updated.

 

[shooterdude199]

meaning if you want to save up for them then by all means do it if you got the right money, i dont have a job but am looking for one currently. either way whoever gets them we'd post it up on here to show if they work or not haha. but i did do a little research on the fabtech spindles. they say that they are not RECOMMENDED on putting them on any other truck except the ranger edge but thats because they only tested them on the ranger and to me i have not really seen any difference between my neighbors 2001 ford ranger 2wd and my 2001 sport trac. but it would be a good idea for a second or third opinion. thanks again for the quick reply!

 

[SBJ420]

Why is there no kit for a 1995? goes from 1994 skips up to 1996??
95 is a IFS

 

[00whxploder]

I do believe it was a cross over year.

So some of the 95's will run the 94 and some will run the 96 based on manufactured date.

But after reading if you do have a IFS EX then you can use they 96-01 lifts.

 

[SBJ420]

I do believe it was a cross over year.

So some of the 95's will run the 94 and some will run the 96 based on manufactured date.

But after reading if you do have a IFS EX then you can use they 96-01 lifts.

thanks, deff IFS, also has disk breaks in the back

 

[murphco]

Why is there no kit for a 1995? goes from 1994 skips up to 1996??
95 is a IFS

i have a 96 and it has weld on t bar adjuster mounts,they would have to be cut off and 97 and newer brackets purchased same for 95's.

 

[IZwack]

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[gharmon]

I have a '97 v8 awd Ford Explorer with an torsion twist: im getting a good bit of college money soon and wanted to know what exactly would give me about 3 to 4 inches of lift at about a $300 budget, maybe more and some good suggestions on rims and tires. I need to know for a fact some things that would fit so i do not order the wrong things. thanks, Sidney!

 

[00whxploder]

I have a '97 v8 awd Ford Explorer with an torsion twist: im getting a good bit of college money soon and wanted to know what exactly would give me about 3 to 4 inches of lift at about a $300 budget, maybe more and some good suggestions on rims and tires. I need to know for a fact some things that would fit so i do not order the wrong things. thanks, Sidney!

Okay for 300 bucks get the body lift it will give you 3" inches of lift and if your only running tt in the front and nothing in the back go to autozone and pick up a part of 2" lift shackles for 20 bucks.

good forums on how to do the shackles:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212451

 

[IZwack]

For $300, I'd save it and get something worthwhile for college . Vehicle modifications is investment that only decreases the value of the vehicle. Its easy to spend money on stuff like lifts and tires, but its difficult to save the money for something worthwhile, or at least spend it on something that will go towards a brighter future.

 

[gharmon]

i have shackles in the back already and its sittinng on 33s and doesnt scrub at all with no cutting done. i am getting about 3000 dollars just wanted a small lift didnt think 300 would be to much to spend then putting the rest in the bank for gas money etc... can you give a link to a definit fit for a 1997 all wheel drive 5.0 explorer? thanks, Sidney.

 

[00whxploder]

For $300, I'd save it and get something worthwhile for college . Vehicle modifications is investment that only decreases the value of the vehicle. Its easy to spend money on stuff like lifts and tires, but its difficult to save the money for something worthwhile, or at least spend it on something that will go towards a brighter future.

100% agree

 

[00whxploder]

Okay so if you still want to go and get a body lift there is no exact lift for it but the one you need is the PA-853.

You will also need someone to make you up some front an drear brackets which are here.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211877&highlight=PA-853

 

[tgreene92]

is it possible to do the 4 inch superlift with a 1.5 tt to do a soa in the rear, ive been browsing this forum for awhile trying to find out as ive pondered the idea and havent seen anyone do it so far.