grihn
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- Leavenworth KS
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '91 XLT
I've been looking around for about an hour but can't seem to find a definative answer for this, so forgive me if this has been asked a ton, but I am planning on installing new coil springs in my 91 Explorer (2wd) for a minor (2") lift.
http://www.carpartswholesale.com/v5...on=Front_Suspension&sc=Product+Listing+Page:2
I have read a lot about needing an alignment after the installation of either larger springs or spacers, which I expected, but I found a very detailed post of another person installing new springs and when he took his truck in for the alignment he was told he'd need new drop brackets? Can anyone confirm this, and if so, what are drop brackets (I assume radius arm drop?) and where can I get some.
This is what was said by the other member:
"Those springs were stiff.. I took it for an alignment and they said I needed drop brackets before they could align it. Dissappointed I drove home, with horrible camber."
He got the same springs as I'm planning on getting (or at least I believe he did from what I read).
I'd appreciate any help I can get. I'm just wanting to do a cheap lift (springs and shackles with new shocks) that's primarily for appearance (it's 2wd and my daily driver), so I need to make sure that I can get it re-aligned properly without spending thousands by the time it's all done.
Thank-you for any help you can provide.
http://www.carpartswholesale.com/v5...on=Front_Suspension&sc=Product+Listing+Page:2
I have read a lot about needing an alignment after the installation of either larger springs or spacers, which I expected, but I found a very detailed post of another person installing new springs and when he took his truck in for the alignment he was told he'd need new drop brackets? Can anyone confirm this, and if so, what are drop brackets (I assume radius arm drop?) and where can I get some.
This is what was said by the other member:
"Those springs were stiff.. I took it for an alignment and they said I needed drop brackets before they could align it. Dissappointed I drove home, with horrible camber."
He got the same springs as I'm planning on getting (or at least I believe he did from what I read).
I'd appreciate any help I can get. I'm just wanting to do a cheap lift (springs and shackles with new shocks) that's primarily for appearance (it's 2wd and my daily driver), so I need to make sure that I can get it re-aligned properly without spending thousands by the time it's all done.
Thank-you for any help you can provide.