Autozone Cheap Lift Kit

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Alright guys. Need some advice here... i'm looking at curing my sagging issue on my 2001 explorer, i've seen a youtube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNP_6iCOl90

and i'm thinking about doing it. They sell for about 20$.
Has anyone done this that may be willing to share their experiences with the kit? it looks pretty cheap... but if they work, i can do this this weekend and feel much better about the 'sag' issue.

EDIT: Ooh, also, if the rear ends up sitting about 1-1.5'' higher than the front, will that hurt anything if i wait to do a TT for another week or two? (i'll just be driving to and from work until then, which is 5mi a day.)

Thanks in advance!

here's the link to the part...

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Superior-Automotive-Adjustable-rear-shackle-bars/_/N-25n2?itemIdentifier=540393_0_0_

 

[IAmTodd]

I would pick up a set of add a leafs before I would go with those cheap shackles. They look like an accident waiting to happen.

 

[Turdle]

Shackles will just make your flat flatter in time.
The cheap AZ shackles will last long enough for you to think they worked, I guess. I bet they rust out real quick though.

You really should look at either this

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97676&highlight=autozone+shackles

Or, you might find enough leveling from a set of monroe sensa trac load adjust shocks.

http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-58617-...1&keywords=2000+ford+explorer+rear+load+shock

In other words, I would address the arch, instead of pushing against the flat.

 

[lunchfist]

Thanks guys!! Awesome info!

I was a little wary of those shackles, they do look pretty cheap...

another question... would it be okay to do both the shackles AND add a leaf?

for example... could i do the shackles this week, AAL next week, and then TT the week after? I won't be driving much in-between, just to work and back.

ultimately i'm looking at getting 2-2.5'' lift and being able to run 31'' tires with no rub (hopefully?)

 

[Joe Dirt]

Yes- I had an AAL and shackles on my truck when I bought it. Took off the AAL though, as it rode like a pinewood derby car...

I guess wait to do the TT right before the alignment, as twisting will cause your tires to wear poorly until you have an alignment afterwards. Don't drive a lot afterwards until the alignment to save your rubber.

 

[lunchfist]

Awesome!! Thanks again guys! I'll post pics here when i get it started!

 

[Hossexplorer]

I have been running those cheap shackles from Autozone on my 93' for over 2 years now without any issues or complaints. I got the extra lift I was looking for and it was cheap and easy. I always said I would buy better ones or do an Add-a-leaf later, but have been pleased with the results of the cheap shackles.

I also use my Ex off-road on a regular basis and flex the rear as much as possible without trouble