Lift kit... Explorer 2001

[haggus_75]

Hi,

I'm looking for a lift kit for an Explorer 2001 XLS 4.0... But I went to the web site of Skyjacker, Superlift and didn't find one for the Explorer 2001. So any of you have eny idea wich brand I should buy...

Thank you... and sorry for my english as I'm french(Québec, Canada)
Martin

 

[SARTECH]

I just registered on this site, and just started my search this week for a lift for my '01 XLS.

The 2001 XLS doesn't seem to have as many options as Sport-Trac or older Explorers... I like the Tip on raising the front 2 inches by tightening the torsion bar (Torsion Bar Lift). Add-a-leaf seems to be available for the back (http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=vendor.asp&d=4&s=204&v=EXP).

Also, Spring over Axle might work, but I am not sure if there is a change to the hardware. Also the Torsion bar procedure also mentions maybe using extended shackles in the rear - I'd love to see those advertised, but I find the 2001 tends to be a soft ride - the extra leaf spring sounds like a better idea.

Good luck, and hopefully you'll get some experienced guys offering ideas

SARTECH

 

[SARTECH]

There's also a nice article on Lifts on the forum called "List of useful threads". The article is "2" Body Lift Installation on 99 Ex" and has sub-links to other articles.