97 vs 99 suspension

[Quakecom]

Hi everybody,

I recently had a chance to drive my brothers new ride, a 99 X EB AWD. One thing I noticed is that the ride feels totally different from my 97 EB. Its a lot stiffer and doesnt shake as much as my 97. There is almost no body roll meaning I could take corners a lot faster and safer.
Can anyone tell me if there is a major difference between the suspension of the 99 and the 97?
Thanx

Quakecom

 

[2001ExpSport]

The 99 and higher have a thicker front sway bar. That's the main cause of the stiffer ride and not as shakey.

 

['96explorereddiebauer]

Are the sway bars interchangeable b/t the '96 and '99??

 

[2001ExpSport]

Don't quote me on it, but I think they are. You may be better off getting a set of performance bars from Explorer Express.

 

[JoshC]

So is that the only difference between the years? What is the difference in the lift kits? Just kinda wondering, if anyone can help, thanks!

Happy trailes!

 

[2001ExpSport]

97-Torsion bar brackets are welded instead of bolted to the frame rails.

 

[JoshC]

Geez, that's it? Couldn't a man use a lift kit for those years, or what that do you any good. I haven't even researched lifts for a while, is the only thing made for a 97 is the 4" lift? Do they make a smaller one for a 98+? Man if so couldn't i bolt that up on mine? Thanks for your help!

 

[2001ExpSport]

You could use the 98-01 Trailmaster 4" kit with some modifications.