Looking to build my 92 lx

[imalilredneck26]

I recently purchased my 92 lx. I have been looking at different lifts and have many different ideas. I have to keep in mind that this is my daily driver AKA mommy mobile so I can't go too crazy. Any ideas on what my best route would be? I would like to be able to run at least 33's maybe 35's. I am looking for the cheapest but best route to go. This is my first non GM build so any and all input would be greatly appriciated.

 

[Tbars4]

...follow this link plus maybe a 150 dollar body lift...but you don't want to try for 35's unless you got the money to spend...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187201

 

[imalilredneck26]

thanks for the info. that seems to fit well within my beer money budget. It doesn't seem too difficult? you had said something about swapping the shackles. Couldn't I get the same thing out of 2in blocks in the rear? If not where would I find these shackles? Could I fit 33's by doing this or would the body lift be needed as well? I really wasn't wanting to mess with the body too much, but I will if need be. and again thank you.

 

[Tbars4]

...i wouldn't recommend lift blocks...the warrior war-153 shackles you can get online at http://4wheelparts.com along with several other places...they are about 63 bucks plus tx and are easy to install...i would also get a set of bushings for them too...20 bucks???
...as for tire size, 31's would be good...over that and you get a little more complicated as in needing to upsize your gears or you will be lugging your vehicle but your tires would look good...lol...anyways, here is a link to tire sizes and it has a whole bunch of answers...good luck...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67200

 

[buckshotmudder]

I had a 3" body lift and ran 22x12.50s on stock wheels for over a year with no problems.. mine is my daily driver also and with 3.73 gears i was getting around 14mpg city and 17 on the highway.. the tires rubbed a lil when i would turn at full lock but then i added 2" coil spacers and warrior shackles and did great.. id suggest that route

 

[BLOODBANE]

Lift blocks don't work on Explorers as the axle sits on the spring. Where a lift block is used on vehicles with springs sitting on the axle (SOA). A cheap lift would be a body lift(they come in 1,2,and 3 inch). To go with 35's I have a 4" suspension and a 3" Body lift and still had to trim some of the front fender. I also added 4:88 gears(the post above saying 35's would get expensive)

 

[imalilredneck26]

okay so 33's it is.... can anyone point me in the direction of a decent suspension lift? I was looking at several kits online. I decided today that I am just going to go ahead and spoil myself with tax money and buy a complete kit.

 

[Mike_D]

It all depends on your budget. if its 2wd then you have the option of a bent beam kit (autofab/gaint/spirt racing), you could also do an extended beams (camburg/autofab/gaint/fabtech). 4wd you can do a (skyjacker/rancho) or an extended beam (camburg/gaint/mcneil racing). There are more options, I'm just tired and can't think.

 

[91exploreron37]

If you want cheap then go with the 4in rough country kit. you should be able to fit 33's with a little trimming. I had to trim with my 4in susp and 3in body and 35's but not too bad. I'm still running 3.73's it's not too bad but i'm changing to 5.13s soon.