need help.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FordJon]

ok i have an 2002 ford explorer wish it was older actually better for mods in my eyes and alittle better looking but anyways i want a 5 to 6" lift ,or maybe even more but im not sure what lift kit i should get many have told me that a ranger lift kit also works for it but i dont want to buy it and it not work what so ever please could someone help me with my choosing and maybe kinda low-priced not to high . also bc im starting from ground up does anyone know what is a good choice and low priced to buy around 33' to 35' tires with rims not street off-road of close to an off-road wheels thanks. soo much who can atleast help me ,bc my brother wont help me out

 

[stsmoker]

Well im no expert but I did the body lift myself in my garage with pretty basic tools (im a 19 year old kid thats never really done much more than change the brakes and oil on my tuck) It def works with minor modifications. so there's 3" right there. you can get i believe a 2.5" or so btf-fab lift (look through the stickies). then slap you on some 285/75's and you have yourself a good 6+ inches. Hope this helped some

 

[stsmoker]

And for tires w/ rims. Maybe hit up Craigslist, Ebay, local wheel stores...maybe you can find a nice used set for cheap..

 

[USAF_Firefighter]

yea stsmoker is right on the money. to get what you need tire wise, you would have to do both as well as get some off set rims to run the 285's. w/o rubbing

 

[thepotroast]

Do some reading on this forum, there is plenty of information stickied on the top of the forum as well as in just about every page, concerning lifting your truck, and what the limitations are.

A Ford Ranger lift won't work....whoever told you that doesn't have a clue about Explorer's. For starters, Rangers use a solid axle driveline, spring/shock suspension and leaf springs in the rear.

Explorer's use a Independent front and rear suspension with CV axles, and struts.

 

[Curtis]

Do some reading on this forum, there is plenty of information stickied on the top of the forum as well as in just about every page, concerning lifting your truck, and what the limitations are.

A Ford Ranger lift won't work....whoever told you that doesn't have a clue about Explorer's. For starters, Rangers use a solid axle driveline, spring/shock suspension and leaf springs in the rear.

Explorer's use a Independent front and rear suspension with CV axles, and struts.

I believe they were talking about a body lift.. Ive seen more than one guy say a ranger body lift does work with minor mods.

Suspension lift on the other hand is as you say, totally different and will not work.

 

[thepotroast]

I believe they were talking about a body lift.. Ive seen more than one guy say a ranger body lift does work with minor mods.

The PA-883 is a Ranger body lift, which is what we all use to lift the body on these.

The OP said he wants to lift it 5-6", so he's wanting more than just a body lift, which is why I wanted to clarify the difference between the Ranger and these.

 

[Curtis]

The PA-883 is a Ranger body lift, which is what we all use to lift the body on these.

The OP said he wants to lift it 5-6", so he's wanting more than just a body lift, which is why I wanted to clarify the difference between the Ranger and these.

Yeah, valid and important difference. Most don't realize as the Explorers/Rangers have been so closely linked for a long time.

 

[FordJon]

i would help out alot

 

[FordJon]

By the way i saw your truck pictures and its amazing ,your truck is 1 year newer than mine and your a professional right ? tell me what you did to your truck i pretty much want to do how you did your truck but of course ill but my own twist with my light choosing but i absolutely love your wheels the lift and everything please help me .!!!!!!!!!

 

[FordJon]

The PA-883 is a Ranger body lift, which is what we all use to lift the body on these.

The OP said he wants to lift it 5-6", so he's wanting more than just a body lift, which is why I wanted to clarify the difference between the Ranger and these.

By the way i saw your truck pictures and its amazing ,your truck is 1 year newer than mine and your a professional right ? tell me what you did to your truck i pretty much want to do how you did your truck but of course ill but my own twist with my light choosing but i absolutely love your wheels the lift and everything please help me .!!!!!!!!!

 

[jt01ad02]

I am looking to put a lift on my 05 ford explorer xlt and I don't know where to start. Can ya help me out?

 

[Wills05xlt4x4]

I am looking to put a lift on my 05 ford explorer xlt and I don't know where to start. Can ya help me out?

only if you help yourself first read through the stickys if you have any questions then ask
:rangerred:
That's what I and most everyone is doing there is a sticky that tells you everything you need to know about lifting a x..most of it is pretty straightforward don't mean to sound rude welcome to the forum

 

[stockcarracer]

Ok I have to chime in here. I am running a home built 3" spacer lift. No body lift. I have 285's on stock wheels with no rub at all. Just saying

 

[armysoldier30263]

Ok I have to chime in here. I am running a home built 3" spacer lift. No body lift. I have 285's on stock wheels with no rub at all. Just saying

you must have some crazy ball joint angles ... my knuckles hit the coil springs if i go over a speed bump too fast .... what else have you done to it?

 

[Ronin8002]

He lowered his stock upper control arms...I believe there was a thread called "lower the upper control arm" in the modified forum where he posted pics

 

[stockcarracer]

Correct. I relocated the upper arm cross bar to mount below the top of tower instead of on top.

 

[armysoldier30263]

i saw your other thread ... very good idea ... i want to get extended control arms but i cant see paying $550 for em when i dont off road in it

 

[stockcarracer]

500 was kinda steep for me also. My ex has seen a lot of heavy off roading. It is very stable at higher speeds and on gravel roads.. ok thread jack over..