Hey guys! I was wondering if the 06' explorer xlt 4wd 4.0l had leaf springs

[HalfDead]

Hey so as the title suggests I've been trying to find where they might be under my explorer but I can seem to find them....I dunno if I'm blind or if some or all of them dont have them? The reason being is I was looking to find a way to lift it besides adjusting the torsion bar or using strut spacers. Any help would be greatly appreciated thankyou.

 

[Rick]

The leaf springs were replaced with coil springs on your Explorer. You have an independent rear suspension.

 

[HalfDead]

Alright cool thankyou for the fast reply. Is there anyway to lift the coil springs like you could with leaf's? Or atleast something that doesnt empty my wallet? Because as of right now the only options I know if are torsion bars and strut spacers....

 

[domct203]

Your Explorer has 4 wheel independent suspension using Mcpherson struts (coil spring/strut assemblies). There are no torsion bars or leaf springs.

Your only choice available for “bolt on” lift via the suspension is with strut spacers.

 

[HalfDead]

Well that sucks....thankyou for the info tho.

 

[HalfDead]

Do I have any other options other then "bolt on" for my specific explorer available?

 

[domct203]

I have 2” of spacer lift with a 3” body lift & 32x10.50 tires (could probably fit 33 x 11.50). I bought the spacers on eBay for around $70 a pair.

If you keep the spacer lift 2” or less it will keep the stress on the ball joints and CV joints to a minimum. I replaced upper ball joints and struts when I installed the spacers, then wheel bearings and lower ball joints the following spring.

I’m not sure if the PA883 Ranger body lift fits the same for 3rd and 4th gen Explorers, but there is a link in my signature to the body lift thread and my install in a 3rd gen.

Do you know anyone mechanically inclined that could help with the install? I did everything in my driveway, but I also have proper tools.

With Lights

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• August 7, 2018
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Here’s a pic after I added my roof rack and roof lights.

Compared to stock height

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• June 20, 2018
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Found a stock 3rd Gen that I stalked for some pictures LOL

 

[imp]

Significantly applying to virtually every wheeled contrivance:

The greater the "lift", the greater the added instability. Look closely at my avatar: '59 Ranchero, 3/4 ton F-250 driveline, heavy front locking hubs, Dana 60 rear, Dana 44 out of F-250, 360 FE, N.P T.C. w/granny. The F-250 front springs, leafs, were used, as well as both stock driveshafts.

My work truck for many years, stable enough, but not perfect. imp

 

[domct203]

Significantly applying to virtually every wheeled contrivance:

The greater the "lift", the greater the added instability. Look closely at my avatar: '59 Ranchero, 3/4 ton F-250 driveline, heavy front locking hubs, Dana 60 rear, Dana 44 out of F-250, 360 FE, N.P T.C. w/granny. The F-250 front springs, leafs, were used, as well as both stock driveshafts.

My work truck for many years, stable enough, but not perfect. imp

That’s a beautiful vehicle right there imp...... but she needs about 3” more lift and a light bar LOL.

I totally agree about the stability (and reliability) factor, and that is why I am happy to limit lift at 6” and keep my anti-sway bars connected. While I do get to run some fire roads and state park trails, most of my time in the Explorer is spent on asphalt, and I drive appropriately for the vehicle. I didn’t build a race car, I built up a utility vehicle capable of maneuvering the terrain I have access to.

 

[loooney2ns]

Now we just have to figure out how to lower our Explorers. I wish I could lower mine 1-2 inches.

 

[MotorCityFats13]

Now we just have to figure out how to lower our Explorers. I wish I could lower mine 1-2 inches.

im with you on that