Another newbie

[Fordwheeler]

Just thought I would introduce myself. I just got a 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Track. I'm happy with it so far but I want to lift it already. My old truck was a 2002 F-150 with a 3"bodylift and 2"suspension lift and 34" superswamper ltb's. I am hoping to get 31s on my ST. How much lift would I need for that? Is a spring over conversion hard? What do I need to do it? Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[CodePoet]

Could probably fit them stock, if not a tt and shackle lift.

 

[Fordwheeler]

Well if 31s will fit stock then I want 33s. The wife (it's her DD) has given me permission to lift it a little bit so I am wanting to get a few inches. What are the dissadvantages of doing a spring over, if any?

 

[Dre]

If you'll do a spring over (SOA) conversion in the back you'll have to install a 4" lift in the front and crank the front suspension up quite a bit to get it as close to level as possible (front and back). With a spring over you'll get about 6" of lift in the back. IFS is kind of hard to lift cheap... You probably don't want to convert the front to a straight axle just yet... but wait.

wlecome

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Yup - I think 32s will be your best bet. Superlift does make a 4" suspension lift that is up for grabs all over the internet and at local stores. Order one today ha. Welcome.

-Drew

 

[Dre]

4" should be plenty to get 33's on... but if you need it higer than that you might want to use a little bit of body lift... I did that once... cut 3" body lift blocks in half and with a little bit of finesse had everything on with no problem...

but that is a bit creative... you can just go with the 4" and forget everything else.

Good luck!

 

[Fordwheeler]

I would prefer the SAS but this won't be my bush truck.(thats what the '85Bronco out back is for) I just want to get some 33s under it so it can make it to the camp spots that we go to without destroying it.