A Stupid question about LIFTS....

[Captain Doofy]

So, as the title states this question may be dumb. But why cant I buy a lift for a 95' X instead of getting one for my 01'? Because the only lift that i have found for an 01' XLT 4X4 is the 4" superlift which costs $$$$, and I know that for the time being I will not need the extra 4". all Im looking for is a nice little 2" to fit some bigger tires for some trail riding around the valley. As it stands Ive only bottomed out once, and that was do to me being careless. ANY input is greatly appreciated. Thx guys!

 

[bcboy4ca]

If all you want is 2" of lift then why not just do a Torsion Twist up front and an Add-a-Leaf or Warrior Shackles in the rear.

 

[Captain Doofy]

Well mainly because I don't know much about trucks. Are these mods fairly cheap?

 

[corkey]

the torsion twist is free, you get under and twist the bolts that adjust the torsion bars,, and add warrior shackles in the back, they are under $100,
that is 2 inches at both ends,
torsion twist:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47345

warrior shackles:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48965&highlight=WAR+153

 

[2TimingTom]

I just did the Pro-Comp add-a-leaf for like $42 shipped. That got me something like 1.5" in the rear and added a little bit of carrying capacity. And then I did the TT to match.

 

[weh87]

i've always used autozone shackles and i've had no problems at all and they are $17 and you still get about 2 inches

 

[vroomzoomboom]

or if you have some steel laying around you can make the rear shackles

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159422&highlight=warrior+measurements

also if you are doing this and need the part number for the frame bushing from ford it is

F57Z 5A546 AA

 

[Captain Doofy]

Thanks for the help guys! But Im having trouble finding the shackles online

 

[Captain Doofy]

scratch that, found them.

 

[OneLever]

I don't know anything about lifts but this other thread caught my eye. Not trying to discourage it, but if you want one do some good homework.

 

[Willard]

I don't know anything about lifts but this other thread caught my eye. Not trying to discourage it, but if you want one do some good homework.

That is for a 3rd gen truck, we are talking about 2nd gens here. Completely different suspension setup in the front and back. Lifting a second gen like has been stated won't put the ball joints at dangerous angles, and it doesn't matter with a straight axle in the rear.

 

[Captain Doofy]

And the torsion twist won't put any strain on my cv joints right?

 

[2TimingTom]

If you lift it more than 2", then yes it will put extra stress on the CV joints. Keep it reasonable and you'll be fine. If you go more than 2", you'll get good at replacing CV's.