Might have found lift spindles for an '02

[usmc7980]

http://www.shocksandsuspension.com/showitems_spindles-dc-5.htm

Look at the ford section. It lists 3" spindles for 99-03 explorers and edge. I have an e-mail to them seeking clarification.

 

[thepotroast]

Same spindles:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-Li...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Personally I used a set of the Doetsch lift spindles (5") on a 2wd Chevy truck, and they were ok, but started to get total surface rust very quickly, and looked pretty bad after about 6 months...

But, they were strong and I had no issues with them at the time.

With that said, the ones you are referencing above do fit a 99-03 2WD only (not SportTrac).

 

[usmc7980]

I can powder coat them. I guess you just put your hub on and slap it in

 

[thepotroast]

Fairly easy install actually....of course when I did the spindles I also put in lifted coils, etc....but I can see it taking maybe an hour per side for the spindles assuming no inordinate issues. 2wd's definitely are easier to work with in many respects when it comes to lifting....

 

[carlover]

those are probably not going to be spindles for a 3rd gen just fyi..

 

[usmc7980]

those are probably not going to be spindles for a 3rd gen just fyi..

That's what I'm thinking. I requested pictures and more details, so I'll let you know when I hear something.

 

[shadowless127]

those are prolly for an explorer sport.

 

[techieman33]

those are for a 2nd gen, it says 03 because they'll fit on the sports. And they will work on a sport trac you'll just need new rotors for an explorer.

 

[86EXPLORER86]

this keeps comming up no one has made a spindle for a 3rd gen yet


every 6 months some one brings this up

doesnt work for 4 door 3rd gens

 

[MGG]

yep 6 months... this thread just answered my own question from another thread I had. Bummer these aren't available for 02- and up applications.