Lift kit

[smstoller87]

I have the Supreme Suspensions kit, but BTF is definitely better quality. If you do lift it, be sure to get the extended upper control arms too. Otherwise you'll be replacing ball joints every 5k miles. They're expensive, but the quality is amazing and literally nobudy else is making kits like this for Explorers.

02-05 Explorer Leveling Lift Spacers

Lift your explorer approximately 3” front, and 2.5” rear. Uniball upper control arms highly recommended due to added stress on front upper balljoints. Parts are made to order, lead times vary depending on order volume and availability of materials. Please call for approximate lead time before...

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02-05 Explorer Uniball Upper Control Arms

Our uniball upper arms offer more articulation over stock arms, and are a must on lifted explorers. Our 1” uniballs replace the weak upper balljoints for extra strength. Arms are a two piece design and you must cut the stock arm off the crossbar, then install the two piece arm onto the crossbar...

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i was thinking of these uppers 02-05 Ford Explorer Upper Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Tierod Kit 4.0L V6 10pc | eBay

and these spacers. Front 3” Rear 2” Lift Kit fit Ford Explorer 2002 2003 2004 2005 | eBay

I just don’t have the cash flow for BTF. But would these work?

 

[Donnie97]

i was thinking of these uppers 02-05 Ford Explorer Upper Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Tierod Kit 4.0L V6 10pc | eBay

and these spacers. Front 3” Rear 2” Lift Kit fit Ford Explorer 2002 2003 2004 2005 | eBay

I just don’t have the cash flow for BTF. But would these work?

Those uppers are OEM spec so you're gonna have the same ball joint wear as you would with the stock arms. As far as the spacers go, they look right to me.