new guy with big question

[best X]

okay so ive looked around alot bc i have a '96 sport and im looking to lift it and toss some tires on there with a locker for some fun in a lil mud not much but i wasnt sure if its even worth it and please dont say "buy a 4x4" bc im not going to so any suggestions? if its even worth it or what others have done thanks

 

[steventadams]

For a lift you have a lot of options. You can go suspension for big $$$$ or go with some basic lifts for a little cheaper. The cheapest way would be to go for a shackle lift with a TT in the front while changing your rear leaf pack with a pack from a 4-door. This will give you about 2 inches of lift of so (probably a little less after settling with driving) all around. To that you can add a body lift ranging from 1-3 inches. Rough Country, Skyjacker, Superlift all make suspension lifts that you can use. As for tires that you can fit take a look here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=67200.

Your locker options depend on what kind of differential you have as well. Limited slip or open. Take a look at the code on your door jam...

41 - 3.27 non-limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)
45 - 3.55 non-limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)
46 - 3.73 non-limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)
42 - 4.10 non-limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)
D1 - 3.27 limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)
D4 - 3.73 limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)
D2 - 4.10 limited slip (Explorer/Mountaineer)

Your best bet to find exactly what you're looking for is to so a search. Tons of guys here have made some badass offroad rigs

 

[Joe Dirt]

What do you have? A 2x4? a 4x4? Maybe a little info would help... Nobody can suggest where to go if they don't know where you are.

 

[best X]

thanks for the info and i have a 4x2.. i said dont tell me to buy a 4x4 sorry if you didnt understand but i will check on all that stuff i no my lil 2x4 isnt going to get as my friends but i can sure try ha
(i checked and i have a 3.27 non-limited slip)
*5 speed
*2x4
*completely stock
idk what else yall need to know but im willing to to answer anythign

 

[steventadams]

thanks for the info and i have a 4x2.. i said dont tell me to buy a 4x4 sorry if you didnt understand but i will check on all that stuff i no my lil 2x4 isnt going to get as my friends but i can sure try ha

Another option for a 2x4 is a spindle lift. The search bar is your friend

 

[best X]

ive been looking at the spindle lifts and there looking pretty good i love the price and there looking good but i want to put 33's on and ive just been seeing 32's oohwell who cares ha and thanks for mentioning the spindle lift bc i had never herd of it before

 

[steventadams]

ive been looking at the spindle lifts and there looking pretty good i love the price and there looking good but i want to put 33's on and ive just been seeing 32's oohwell who cares ha and thanks for mentioning the spindle lift bc i had never herd of it before

Once you hit the 33" area your are going to want to re-gear to at least 4.10 to achieve stock performance. Otherwise you are going to lose passing power on the highway and a lot of people don't like that. Just keep in mind that re-geaing will cost you somewhere in the 2k to 3k area for both axles.

 

[FROADER]

3" spindles
2" torsion twist
SOA
15x8" wheels with 3.75 backspacing
*33s or **35s
*4.56 or **4.88 gears
Locker
Beat the hell out of it.

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