96 XLT 4D Lowering Info Needed

[YamahaRick]

I have a 96 XLT 4D that I would like to lower. I've seen the "X-Suspension" kit that ExplorerExpress sells. I would like to know if there are any alternatives.

I am hoping to emulate mods I saw performed on the 98 Steeda Explorer ... lowering kit, Corbra wheels, and a few other odds and ends. I want to start with the suspension, then performance mods.

I know that Edelbrock makes shocks 1.5" shorter than OEM for use with lowering kits. Are they any others?

What is the offset of the OEM Explorer wheels?

Anyone know of a good resource in North Georgia that can install the lowering kit and suspension?

Is there anything else I should be concerned with?

Any comments would be appreciated.

 

[Cdexplorer]

Another shock option is what Saleen used on the XP8 - N2 Racecraft shocks...right now they are $50 each!! I'm strongly considering these myself because they are so much cheaper than the edel's. The N2 shocks are designed for a lowered explorer. I called the parts dept. and asked but I forget how much shorter they are.
Anyway, that's a great deal....and if you ever end up getting cobra's get them from gefracing.com I got mine there. They had the best price by far, reasonable shipping costs and it took them 4 days to get here (NH from GA) Great service! I was able to run my cobra's with Bridgestone Dueler HP 275/55/17 without spacers too. They rub at *full* turn but that's it.

I'm trying to do the same as you with my '96 5.0 - except in a different order =)
Good Luck. I'd be glad to answer any more questions

 

[Ray Lobato]

Hi Rick,
Welcome to the site. If you go to the Explorer Sport forum and do some searching around there, I'm sure alot of your questions will be answered.
The guys there know alot about lowering your Explorer, and would be more than willing to help you out with your questions.
P.s. Don't forget to take pictures of before and after so you can post them on the site for us to see.