$7000 to spend...

[snafu4u2s]

ok guys heres the deal i have $7000 that i can spend on my gen 2 explorer sport. its a 99 and my goal is to make it built up for offroad and on road as it is my daily driver as well. i want to be able to clear 35s without trimming. so far i have a 3 " body lift and extras such as a roof basket and kc lighting. what can i do. unfortunatly i dont have the mechanical mind to put things together so i need specifics. i already have 2000 set aside extra for the rims and tires. thanks for helping me out on this on. this is what i had in mind but i need help.... ARB air lockers, SAS (front), rear ??, open for suggestions.

 

[jimbo74]

you can do all sorts of stuff for $7000

however, to clear 35s, you will need trimming as the stock fenderwells werent designed to clear a 35" tall tire..... unless you plan on doing something wierd and getting like a foot of lift or something.....

 

[TravisC]

Originally posted by jimabena74
however, to clear 35s, you will need trimming as the stock fenderwells werent designed to clear a 35" tall tire..... unless you plan on doing something wierd and getting like a foot of lift or something.....

Really? I know of A LOT of people on this board that are running 35s without trimming. You don't need a foot of lift to do it either.

 

[jimbo74]

ok whatever......

 

[Texplorer]

Buy this:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=921014#post921014

 

[jimbo74]

Originally posted by Texplorer
Buy this:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=921014#post921014

hehehe... i bet tht doesnt rub

 

[jobunn]

Hopefully some of the late model explorer owners on the site will give their opinions to help you out. If I had $7000 to spend on my vehicle I'd probably to an SAS (probaby cheaper leaf sprung or coil and shock D44??), Atlas T-Case, selectable lockers, and the tires to match. Without doing the work yourself that alone could go over $7000 easily, I believe.

Since you already have the body lift you could throw on a 4" Superlift, and should be able to fit 35's, and have plenty of $$ for the T-case and lockers. With fenders you could easily get the 35's, but it sounds like you want to keep it looking more "stock."

 

[Jefe]

1) How serious are you into wheeling this thing?

2) with a 4" lift, plus the current BL, you shouldn't rub too much if any.

3) If you really have $7000+ to play with, and are serious about a SAS, may I suggest buying a trail Rig and building it up rather than your DD.

 

[terdrocket]

Get some gears too.