Nate's 2005 Explorer XLT 4X4

[Ronin8002]

w00t! What kind of lift?

 

[NHarris]

1.5" spacer lift. I'm doing it in part because I'm going to get a really good deal on some 12 ply all terrains. They're usually $800 but the guy will give em to me for $620.00
EDIT: They're 31" tires.

 

[lynchy wa]

That seems slightly excessive for 31's, what brand mate?

 

[The Electrician]

are you sure 1.5" spacer lift is enough for 31" tires?

with me I had some rubbing with the fender (above the tires directly) when flexing, so I added more lift (combination of spacer lift and strut lift)

 

[Ronin8002]

should be. even a 1.5" body lift is enough for 265/75's. a lot depends on the offset of the wheels

 

[NHarris]

xplorerguru (I think that is his username) was running a 1.5" spacer lift with 31's and had no problem.

So I know a 30" tire is much larger than stock but would a 265/70 look good with a 1.5" lift? Just trying to consider all of my possibilities

 

[Ronin8002]

I believe this is his with 1.5" spacers all around and 265s

A 1.5" spacer actually amounts to a bit over 2" of lift (not counting the tires)

 

[NHarris]

I was thinking of a 1.25" in the back to try to level out the truck. I like how the 1.5 all around looks but I dont really want that factory rake anymore.

 

[Ronin8002]

1.5/1.25 would be a good combo I think. with only a .25 difference between the two you will still have a very very slight rake, but it's not really noticeable.

Good size for minimizing the impact on the front upper balljoints too.

 

[NHarris]

Thats another reason for the smaller spacers. I plan on getting those btf upper arms some day after I temporarly fix my transmission.

 

[Kazer]

the lift and 31s will look nice nate. any plans to get aftermarket rims too?

 

[NHarris]

As for rims...
I'm thinking of this Ultra Maverick in 16X8 5 lug

or this American Outlaw Buckshot 16X8 5 lug

But rims can wait for now.

 

[Kazer]

As for rims...
I'm thinking of this Ultra Maverick in 16X8 5 lug

1 vote

 

[Ronin8002]

or this American Outlaw Buckshot 16X8 5 lug

+1 vote

 

[NHarris]

Just a couple of shots from this afternoon:

EDIT: In the first picture the mountain peak furthest to the left is the peak I will be driving with the Ex later this summer. She'll have her new 31" shoes on by then. I will have some cool snow pictures when I drive up to Monte Cristo Peak this coming week.

 

[lynchy wa]

+1 vote

Real nice Nate!!!

Oh and 2votes

 

[NHarris]

Here's an update:
I just ordered a set of skid plates from my Ford Dealer.

 

[Ronin8002]

Nate,

Could you post part numbers/prices when you get a chance? I hope to do this over the summer also.

Thanks!

 

[NHarris]

Yeah. One of these (obviously not the fuel tank skid) the parts guy and I couldn't figure out where it goes to.

Fuel Tank Skid Plate
Description: Plate
Quantity: 1
Part Number: 1L2Z-9A147-AD
List Price: 330.47
Description: Bracket
Quantity: 1
Part Number: 1L2Z-9A235-AA
List Price: 34.98
Description: Screw and Lock
Quantity: 4
Part Number: -W706894-S310
List Price: 0.77 ea
Description: Bolt
Quantity: 4
Part Number: -W706496-S301
List Price: 2.50 ea

Dont worry about this other one, as it seems these came stock.
Other Skid Plate (the one I dont know where it goes)
Description: Skid Plate
Quantity: 1
Part Number: 3L2Z-5D032-AA
List Price: 31.55
Description: Screw
Quantity: 4
Part Number: -W707079-S424
List Price: $3.41

The list price is way different from what I payed. But I'm a regular at the dealership, so they seem to give me a discount. I only ended up with a total price of$342.82 for my Fuel Tank Skid and hardware.

 

[NHarris]

Did some more today. I mounted my hi lift jack.