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Sentiment is that the only difference is the fact that the torsion bar mounts on the 95-97's are welded to the frame. On the 98-00's they are bolted. That seems to be the only difference.
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Tim Y.
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Doesn't it seem logical that you could cut off the welded torsion bars on the 95-97's and bolt them on, to allow for the lift kit that is someday going to be available, IF that is the only difference between the two model years. Just a thought, what is everybody's response to this?
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It is extremely logical. That is what quite a few of the people here have been planning to do for some time now, they are just waiting for the lift to come out. I'm planning on waiting and seeing if it works for them, then I'll take the job on myself.
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Well, today I got word from the President of trailmaster himself that the product will for sure be released in April. So, we just need to wait a little bit more!
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Ok guys,
The difference between the 95-95 and 98-00 is the back portion of the torsion bar bracket. It is welded on both types, but the 98-00 has an additional square box that is welded to the frame, which the torsion bar adjustment plate also sits inside that box. the 95-97 does not have this metal box, but sit on a somewhat rounded plate (that is welded to the frame). This is where the adjusting mechanism on the 95-97 sits. This rounded metal plate is also part of the bracket assembly that runs from the left frame to the right frame, so you can't take the whole plate off. You just have to cut a square in it. In order to make the Traillmaster lift work on a 95-97 Explorer, the rear torsion bar mechanism from a 98-00 will have to be used, plus the rounded plate will have to be cut off, and teh square metal box will have to be welded in place. Then it will work. I hope I haven't confused you guys too much with the bad terminology, but I have looked at this for awhile. I even checked out the Trailmaster truck at Truck Haven. I have a 97Xlt and will be buying one as soon as they come out. Come hell or high water, My truck will have a lift!
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The difference between the 95-95 and 98-00 is the back portion of the torsion bar bracket. It is welded on both types, but the 98-00 has an additional square box that is welded to the frame, which the torsion bar adjustment plate also sits inside that box. the 95-97 does not have this metal box, but sit on a somewhat rounded plate (that is welded to the frame). This is where the adjusting mechanism on the 95-97 sits. This rounded metal plate is also part of the bracket assembly that runs from the left frame to the right frame, so you can't take the whole plate off. You just have to cut a square in it. In order to make the Traillmaster lift work on a 95-97 Explorer, the rear torsion bar mechanism from a 98-00 will have to be used, plus the rounded plate will have to be cut off, and teh square metal box will have to be welded in place. Then it will work. I hope I haven't confused you guys too much with the bad terminology, but I have looked at this for awhile. I even checked out the Trailmaster truck at Truck Haven. I have a 97Xlt and will be buying one as soon as they come out. Come hell or high water, My truck will have a lift!
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Ray L.
97 XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC
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