5.5 in lift sweet

[CAsplorin]

I just got my truck back with a 5.5 lift, radius arms, superrunner steering, and RS-9000. I like the ride of the lift BETTER than stock. One question though, do you know why my truck sits 1/4in lower on the left and is it normal for the truck to pull slightly to the right. I got thier when they were aligning it and think they rushed. Should I take it back to re check it?
Thanks,
Tim Cotta
94 xlt

 

[rpenner54]

It leans to the left due to the gas tank being on that side. It pulls to the right cause all Fords with a ttb / twin I-beam setup do that. It will get better with each alignment as the lift breaks in.



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Ryan Penner
1992 Explorer Sport Modified

 

[tdavis]

hey tim, who did the lift?

What type of explorer is it? (ie, 2dr, 4dr?)

I'm just up the way from you (Oakland) Migh t have to come down and compare notes!



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Thomas Davis
93 Mazda Navajo

 

[Rick]

My recomendation is to sit in your Explorer while they align it. This is the only way I have ever got a good alignment without the pull to the right.

 

[kvo]

Hey, hey, hey...

Another modified Explorer in San Jose??? Let me know when you guys are getting together to compare notes.

I'm not as modified as you guys: 2.5" Rancho, 32" BFG AT KO, Ramsey winch, TJM bumper, 4.10 gears, and misc other mods.

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'91 4-DR EB
San Jose, CA
2.5" Rancho, RS 9000, 32" BFG AT KO

 

[tdavis]

it looks like I'll be installing the 5.5" lift this friday/saturday! So, after it's done, ji, mac, and me was going to try and hit hollister hills on sunday. if your interested, let me know, and I'll get some contact information for you!

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Thomas Davis
93 Mazda Navajo

 

[CAsplorin]

Hey guys,
I am pretty busy this weekend but was planning Hollister the 15th maybe. The guy at 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers said that when I take my truck in for a re-check on all of the bolts he will re-allign it to go straight. Hopefully it works. BTW: I am still runnig 30's untill I can get the 33's.
Once I get a few more mods I will send in my pics. Hey I think I am the only 15 year old w/ a lifted explorer.
Tim Cotta
94' 4 door xlt

 

[kvo]

Tim -

That must be nice being able to afford such a nice hobby at such a young age. Anyway, let's get a thread on the Serious Exploration to see what the best date down to Hollister is.

Thomas -

If you guys are going this Sunday, let me know for sure and I think I can hook up with you guys down in Hollister.

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'91 4-DR EB
San Jose, CA
2.5" Rancho, RS 9000, 32" BFG AT KO

 

[tdavis]

kvo; see your email.

anyone else wanting to see/go, send me an email with a phone number, and I'll see that you get called saturday afternoon/night when I finally know what's going on!


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Thomas Davis
93 Mazda Navajo

 

[CAsplorin]

I don't know if I can afford it but I do try. I mowed lawns for about two years to give me enough money for fun and save for the lift. The explorer was my dads. Now I am saving for tires and much, much more. But I did take some advice from those other guys and purchased a stock account that I am getting about 40% a year on for my future.

I will check out the serious explorations board and my friend in his stock jeep is coming(his first time wheelin) so I don't plan on anything above blue circles.

Tim Cotta

 

[tdavis]

hey, got my 5.5" lift in. we are going to visit hollister this weekend; see the Serious Explorations thread!

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Thomas Davis
93 Mazda Navajo