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[BlackJack]

Hey all! I recently made a switch from a 2007 Mazdaspeed3 to a 98 Explorer Sport. I had financial and personal problems so had to do it.

We just bought the X and is in the shop for tuning up and personal inspection.

I'm originally from Bridgewater, NJ, but will be moving to Rochester, NY!

I plan to put in shackles, AALs, 3in body lift and 33s on the X.

One question: where can I find the AALs? I can't find them anywhere

 

[Sams01XplrSprt]

welcome aboard

 

[steventadams]

You can't find an AAL for your truck because you have a monoleaf. In order to use an AAL you need to first swap in a multileaf pack from a 4 door explorer of the same generation (95-2001). This alone will net you .5-1 inch of lift and the AAL will give you another 1.5 inches or so. Welcome to the forum.

 

[BlackJack]

Steventadams: Thanks for the info! I will definitely look into doing that. I just would like to get rid of the rear sag and then lift it up with the 3" body lift and 33s.

 

[steventadams]

Steventadams: Thanks for the info! I will definitely look into doing that. I just would like to get rid of the rear sag and then lift it up with the 3" body lift and 33s.

Good luck! There is a write-up somewhere on the forum about switching leaf packs as well as doing the AAL. Take a look around and you'll find what you need

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum!

 

[Dopler174]

Welcome to Explorer Forum!
I would go for 32's. Not as hard on the transmission as 33's. After you swap the rear leif springs, I would hit the local auto parts store, (auto zone, advance auto, or o'reily auto) for your AAL's. If still no luck, you can get them at Summitracing.com and jcwhitney.com.

 

[BlackJack]

Is it possible to swap the transmissions? It's an auto, but I have lived with manual for a long time and I would like to stick with it.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Many people on this site have swapped engines & transmissions.