New build

[Explorer718]

Hey guys from NYC here had my explorer for awhile and its time to do some mods. Just want to run this by the experts and make sure it wont look goofy. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Lift: Traxda lift/level 2.5"
Tires: Maxxis MT-762 Bighorn LT265/75R16
Rims: Cragar Soft 8 Black Wheels 16X7 3977712
Offset/Spacers: 1.5" from motorsport tech

 

[Ronin8002]

Hey guys from NYC here had my explorer for awhile and its time to do some mods. Just want to run this by the experts and make sure it wont look goofy. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

Lift: Traxda lift/level 2.5"
Tires: Maxxis MT-762 Bighorn LT265/75R16
Rims: Cragar Soft 8 Black Wheels 16X7 3977712
Offset/Spacers: 1.5" from motorsport tech

Seems pretty straightforward. For the Cragar Soft 8's, double check what the backspacing is. If it's 4.5" backspacing then you might not need to run the wheel spacers to clear the tires, unless you are deliberately going for a certain look.

 

[Explorer718]

Backspacing is 4" think the added 1.5 would be too much?

 

[Ronin8002]

Backspacing is 4" think the added 1.5 would be too much?

My opinion is that spacers aren't needed so much on aftermarket wheels that have increased backspacing, unless you are running really wide tires that won't clear even with the increased backspacing of the wheels. The tire size you listed should be fine without spacers using a 4" backspace wheel. I personally wouldn't push out the wheels more than needed for clearance (increased stress on wheel bearings and studs) but I can understand why people do it. You could try it with and without the spacers to see if you like the look and just sell the spacers if not.

 

[Explorer718]

Thanks! How complicated is it doing the traxda lift? I did a top end rebuild on my harley and didnt f it up. Think I can handle this?

 

[08_sploder]

Its not too bad. if your goin in to it blind with no instructions like I did its a tad more complicated but not too bad. Your lift should come with instructions and everyone on here who has done it is pretty quick to help if you run into issues but give yourself a full day to do it and it doesn't hurt to have someone there to help out either

 

[Ronin8002]

Thanks! How complicated is it doing the traxda lift? I did a top end rebuild on my harley and didnt f it up. Think I can handle this?

Its pretty straightforward like 08sploder said. Just allow plenty of time and doesn't hurt to have a buddy helping out.

 

[08_sploder]

Its pretty straightforward like 08sploder said. Just allow plenty of time and doesn't hurt to have a buddy helping out.

And totally off topic but ronnin those LEDs in your grille are badass man lol

 

[Ronin8002]

And totally off topic but ronnin those LEDs in your grille are badass man lol

Hey thanks man, I got the idea from some F-150 guys who wanted something like what the Raptor has.

 

[08_sploder]

Hey thanks man, I got the idea from some F-150 guys who wanted something like what the Raptor has.

I may copy you lol but don't feel threatened my X is white and plain and only has a V6 lol