my set-up im looking at...

[XonDubs]

the one im looking at is 4 inch lift kit for 500$ on jcwhitney.com....it doesent include shocks though
and 33x12.5 inch tires......
http://www.cardomain.com/id/stallion03
i like how this looks....i also like this guys ranger...badass so major props to ya...
but will this look right on the 92 explorer sport?
also what kind of fuel mileage loss would i see with this set up?
and does anybody happen to have pics of this or simular set-up on there 91-93 or whatever sport???thanks guys

 

[udmsvt]

news fo ya chief...you might rub with 33s and only a 4" SL....could def pull it off with a BL as well, but you will have to trim to get the 33s in. 32s would be much better and unless u want to regear, 32s will be easier on the rig and mpg

 

[GaSouthern1]

AH, go 33s and trim, it will look awesome. If you dont want to trim much you could always get coil spacers and then you would be good to go.

 

[Alec]

you'll rub with only 4", be prepared to add more lift or trim a bunch.

 

[GaSouthern1]

Also, if you are paying 500 dollars, i am sure it is not that great of a lift, be careful with what you get.

 

[XonDubs]

whats the difference between the lifts?? more expensive or not?
also where would i trim? and how would i go about doing this?
sorry im rather new in the 4x4 scene...
thanks guys

 

[XonDubs]

also, does anyone happen to know what size rims hes using????

 

[udmsvt]

BL is a a spacer between teh body and frame, leaves your suspension at stock height but gives room for bigger tires, 3" max...cost for kit, $100, buy performance Accessories brand

SL helps hivr you more clearance all around, can get up to 6" out of it, gives room for bigger tires, costs more ($500-1000), more work involved. with a SL you dont need bumper brackets to move the bumnper up and hitch an everything will still appear correct because teh frams and body keep the same pace (ie with my BL, there is a 3" gab below my rear bumper to teh hitch, whereas before the hitch used to butt right up to the bottom)

as for rims, you will want 15x8 5on4.5 bolt patters, either 3.75" or 4" backspacing

 

[MR BOND]

XonDubs,

They are well at least look like 15x10's

 

[udmsvt]

Originally posted by MR BOND
XonDubs,

They are well at least look like 15x10's

they probably are 15x10s but you will be asking for trouble with those....better stick with 15x8s

 

[Carl D.]

It will look great.

 

[udmsvt]

looks arent everything. i had too much tire not enough trimming, and loosened teh tupperware offroad...well it caught on the highway, destroyed teh tire, ripped off the tupperware and bowed teh fender.....MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE!
(btw, that tire in the pic is the new replacement)

 

[XonDubs]

so how do i go about trimming? anyone have a writeup?
thanks guys this is all great info,it helps me alot......
thanks again guys

 

[Rhett]

Instead of trimming, I would get a 1" body lift to go with your 4" suspension lift. The best thing would be to go with a 5.5" suspension lift (i.e. superlift) right off the bat.