A few rookie questions...

[PVsurf]

Hey guys, I have been looking around and searching and I haven't really found any information on how to Install coil seats from the F-150 on the first generation explorers. I need to raise the front up a little so I can fit 33's or 32's. Do you think I can fit that big of a tire under my explorer,from the pics?My '93 XLT As you can see my explorer has sort of a 'nose-down' look to it because i have a 3inch Body lift and shackles in the back. I was wondering if anyone has any information or pictures to help me install the seats/spacers. Also I was wondering how much rock crawler steel rims affect gas mileage, because of their weight. Anyone notice a big decrease in mpg?? Do you guys think that if I got 32x11.50 buckshot mudders on stock rims, would that look stupid because theres no backspacing?? Thanks guys if you could help me out let me know!

 

[mrboyle]

The spacers install under the coil springs (between the spring and the axle housing). I doubt you'll be able to run 32's on the stock wheels without major rubbing issues, due to the back spacing.

 

[sandrunner]

32's will fit with no lift depending on how bad the front is saging, I had 32's with stock rims and no lift and little trimming on the plastic..

 

[PVsurf]

hey do i install the coil spacers by removing the nut in the center of the coil spring or do i have to compress the coil spring?

 

[CodePoet]

the nut. no need to compress the spring

 

[PVsurf]

thanks codepoet, if you could look at my explorer and give me your input on if you think i could fit 33s or even 32 without trimming my fender? cause my car just looks low still after the body lift, i think. i just dont want to order the tires and have them not fit right, ya know, thanks

 

[Lt.Jim]

Here is a how to on installing f150 spacers.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/factoryspacer.htm

 

[PVsurf]

thanks alot jim for your help, It looks easy to install, now i just gotta order the spacers and im good to go!

 

[buckshotmudder]

im runnin 33x12.50s on stock wheels..you can check it out here if u want http://www.cardomain.com/ride/227876

 

[PVsurf]

wow buckshotmudder I like your explorer, you dont have any rubbing issues, im thinking of putting 33" buckshot mudders on a 16" rockcrawler rim, or a 32" buckshot on stock rim like you check my ride out let me know what you think clicck --http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2200986