Lift 00 xlt

[Jakeatkins]

Will this http://www.explorer4x4.com/torsionbars.html work on a 2000 4wd as well?

 

[Charlie]

Sure will. If you need any more info, just search for "torsion twist'

To level out the rear, you can do shackles or add a leaf, just search for either of those, and there is plenty.

 

[Boomer12]

Yes, it will work for all 2nd generation explorers...

 

[Jakeatkins]

Do you recomend a brand of leafs to add?

 

[Boomer12]

I don't know exactly who all makes them, but I believe Pro Comp would be a good place to start...

 

[bigcoltrick]

Pro Comp, you can get them at summit racing they end up lifting the rear about .5 not the amount they say. I think it was $34.

 

[Jakeatkins]

I want it to be as close to level as possible, will doing the 2" torsion lift on the front with only .5" on the back be a problem?

 

[Boomer12]

You can tt as much or little as you need to get it to sit level. Just don't go over 2"...




For example here's my '00 xlt with aprox 2" tt, war 153 shackles (1.5" lift), and 32" tires...

 

[bigcoltrick]

Or you can do both add a leaf and shackles which will put it around 2". I would do that, I like it.

 

[Jakeatkins]

I work in a tranny shop and one our guyd mentioned putting it on wedged blocks so that the drive line would stay at the proper angle.
Any thoughts?

 

[Boomer12]

I guess that would be up to you. IMO it's not necessary, as 1.5-2" is not enough to seriously upset the driveline angle.

 

[Jakeatkins]

I tried to find the thread for war 153 install and I can't. Can anyone help?

 

[Boomer12]

Here you go - http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48965&highlight=war153+install

 

[Jakeatkins]

I have seen several differen weight ratings for the aal's. Which one should I use? This is what I have found...http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=EXP-13120&N=700+115&autoview=sku
exp 13120.

Also I have looked on quadratec and dessert rat and can not find war 153 shackles. Am I going blind?

 

[Jakeatkins]

Called DesertRat and found them for $62. Got any ideas on where to get them cheaper?

 

[Boomer12]

That AAL should work fine...

The best I could quickly find was $58.95 - http://www.discountjeepparts.com/product_info.php/cPath/3068_3069/products_id/6362

 

[Jakeatkins]

thanks

 

[spabula]

You can tt as much or little as you need to get it to sit level. Just don't go over 2"...




For example here's my '00 xlt with aprox 2" tt, war 153 shackles (1.5" lift), and 32" tires...

Did you have to do any cutting to get your tires not to rub? What width are they? Did you change the back spacing on your rims to get them to not rub? Just curious cuz I'm in the market for some new skins and I didnt think 32's would fit by just doing a TT/shackle combo.

 

[Boomer12]

Yes, I did have to do some minor trimming on the front bumper. They're 265/70/17, or 32/10.5/R17. Yes the bs did change from the stock 3.75" to 4.5" with the new rims, which added to the rubbing issue. If you don't mind cutting a little bit of plastic, then I say go for it......

 

[Boomer12]

It's not the best example, but will give you an idea how much I had to cut...and you will need to do about the same amount to the rear of the front bumper.