xxScapegoat
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I decided to make a glossary of all the "slang" being thrown around on this site. I know when i first got her, it took me a long time to realize what you guys were talking about. Hopefully this will help out the people that are just as mechanically unlearned as i am. If i forgot anything please add it.
1st gen - 1991-1994 Explorers
2nd gen - 1995-2001
3rd gen - 2002 - 2005
4th gen - 2006 - 2010
5th gen - 2011+
IFS - Independent Front Suspension
SAS - Solid Axle Swap. Replacing the IFS suspension on a newer truck with much stronger and durable strait axle. Articulates far more as well.
SOA - Spring over axle
Locker - Carrier in axle where both wheels recieve equal amounts of power all the time.
TT - Torsion twist. Tightening or loosening the torsion bolts resulting in raising or lowering your explorer.
Suspension Lift - Increasing height of a vehicle by dropping suspension components down from stock location.
BL - Body Lift. Putting spacers between the body and the frame.
AAL - Add a leaf
OEM - original equipment manufacturer
Shackles - Used to connect your leaf springs to the frame of your vehicle. Gives you added height in the rear ( usually used with TT)
GB - Group buy.
PA - Performance Accessories (www.performanceaccessories.com)
HID - High intensity discharge. The really bright lights you see on cars that almost cause you to swerve off the road.
BFG - BFGoodrich tires. Combined with:
MT - Mud terrain, or
A/T - All terrain
hope this helps
edit: i know this isnt a previous thread, but it seemed to fit here best
1st gen - 1991-1994 Explorers
2nd gen - 1995-2001
3rd gen - 2002 - 2005
4th gen - 2006 - 2010
5th gen - 2011+
IFS - Independent Front Suspension
SAS - Solid Axle Swap. Replacing the IFS suspension on a newer truck with much stronger and durable strait axle. Articulates far more as well.
SOA - Spring over axle
Locker - Carrier in axle where both wheels recieve equal amounts of power all the time.
TT - Torsion twist. Tightening or loosening the torsion bolts resulting in raising or lowering your explorer.
Suspension Lift - Increasing height of a vehicle by dropping suspension components down from stock location.
BL - Body Lift. Putting spacers between the body and the frame.
AAL - Add a leaf
OEM - original equipment manufacturer
Shackles - Used to connect your leaf springs to the frame of your vehicle. Gives you added height in the rear ( usually used with TT)
GB - Group buy.
PA - Performance Accessories (www.performanceaccessories.com)
HID - High intensity discharge. The really bright lights you see on cars that almost cause you to swerve off the road.
BFG - BFGoodrich tires. Combined with:
MT - Mud terrain, or
A/T - All terrain
hope this helps
edit: i know this isnt a previous thread, but it seemed to fit here best