My '96 XLT 4x4

[GJarrett]

Concerning CV angles, downtravel, etc. If you will click on "Gerald's Truck" in my signature line that will link to my Registry entry. I am in the process of adding a history of several mods I have worked with. Within the next day or two all of these issues will be covered in the Torsion Twist section.

And Clark, you will be very surprised what your Explorer is capable of in its present form. If you can get the opportunity to join on a run you need to take it. Future Explorers will only be less trailworthy now. The one you have will make a fine platform to keep building on.

[Edited by GJarrett on 01-15-2001 at 09:06 PM]

 

[jf26]

Shackle pics

DUMB! I was driving around today thinking, what if that part in the rear is a shackle. Yeah, sure enough the part I was eye balling in the pics was a shackle. Sorry, didn't know what one looked like .

Yes, when they brought it out after the add-a-leaf there was a noticable 1.5 to 2 inches back there. They've settled a little and you can see it sits higher in the back. However, from your pics with the shackles alone it appears yours sits higher than mine. I don't know maybe it's an illusion. I thought about adding the shackles but now I'm limited to what my shocks can handle without having to buy 4 more. My rear shocks I think are rated for a 2.5 to 3 inch lift so maybe I would be ok with leafs and shackles.

I'm going to look into other ways to raise the front without the torsion stuff, I don't know maybe there is no other (cheap) options.

jeff

 

[jf26]

I was wondering anyone has any numbers for how high stock sits. I did not measure mine before I did the add-a-leaf so I have nothing to compare. Also, would I get more lift if I added the shackles as well or do they both provide the same amount of lift just serve different functions? I haven't done much off roading but plan to in the future.

jeff

[Edited by jf26 on 01-21-2001 at 09:58 PM]

 

[maxxus]

RE: DOWNTRAVEL?

well....downtravel refers to the swing from point of origin of the lower A-arm, which your torsion bar interconnects with. As you increase the spring rate(torsion twist), you lower the A-arms....decreasing the downward travel. This can casue a harsh ride, especially over potholes. Your upward travel increases...unfortunatley, downtravel seems more important for driving conditions. How does your explorer do on rough roads now compared to before? thankx

 

[maxxus]

Re: Re: Re: RE: Jeff

Originally posted by jwade

Originally posted by maxxus
great photo of the war153 shackle lift! Can you get us a photo of the front end A-arms and CV-axles? Im wondering how this lift works...did you lose any downtravel in your front wheels after the lift? thankx

well....downtravel refers to the swing from point of origin of the lower A-arm, which your torsion bar interconnects with. As you increase the spring rate(torsion twist), you lower the A-arms....decreasing the downward travel. This can casue a harsh ride, especially over potholes. Your upward travel increases...unfortunatley, downtravel seems more important for driving conditions. How does your explorer do on rough roads now compared to before? thankx

 

[98EXPLORER DE]

man that trcuk looks good, i cant wait till i get mine done. i want to lift mine so bad but i want to get my tires and rims first... i have to wait two more weeks. im ordering my shackles and leafs tomorrow!! where did you get your shackles from? i found the leafs from summit but having trouble with the shackles...