OFF Road

[ezsford]

Where can good off road information on up grading a stock 2007 Sport Trac be found?:rangerred:

 

[JohnnyO]

http://www.daveturnermotorsports.com/index.html

Other than that, there isn't much aftermarket support. Off the top of my head, Ford Accessories offers a fuel tank skidplate for the Gen 2 because it was a fleet option, there is no t-case plate as far as I know. For a lift the only one I'm aware of is a spacer lift from Truxx since Road Bully closed up. I have been told that a 2004 Explorer limited-slip will fit in the rearend, it is essentially an independent 8.8". I don't know if other aftermarket diffs will work. Gen 2's do not come with front tow hooks nor is there anyplace to put them, so you're looking at a strong grille guard and I think Westin makes one.

 

[NotATruckGuy]

What Little I Know

You can get some things from Galls. It's mostly for emergency personnel, but the push bar they offer is better than none. And their center console kit gives you more switch positions and accessory mounts than you'll ever need.

The Gen2's high-tech RSC program might not play well with locking diffs, so I'd steer clear from those. I've been researching it for my own use, and am going with the Torsen T-2 gear type LSD. I've never heard of it being used in an Explorer, but it's used in the Ranger with more or less the same RSC program.

Note that the T-2 has different versions. You want the 31-spline IRS version. So don't plan on getting a junkyard part from an old Ranger. You can get yours front and rear from the Ford Racing catalog. There's also a T-2R variant that you might be able to use on the rear end, that offers preload for more torque bias. Not that you'll really need it, since the traction control will slow a spinning wheel for you.

I wouldn't use any more tire than was absolutely necessary. Not unless you can find someone to fab stronger suspension parts for you. This really wasn't meant to be a rock crawler, so if that's what you're hoping for, you might want to start with a truck with more aftermarket support.

 

[AsianCouple102]

I Have 2008 Explorer 4.0L V6 4X4

Regarding after market parts

I've installed Rancho QuickLift Loaded (Pre-assembled with coil spring and upper mount) and they are really amazing

Front Lift: 1.75”
Left part # RS999939
Right Part # RS999924

Rare Lift: 1.00”
Left Part # RS999942
Right Part # RS999927

http://www.gorancho.com/assets/application_pdf/Rancho_Suspension_quickLIFT_Loaded.pdf

Also you can use the Rancho QuickLift (Strusts Only)

Fornt lift 1.5" RS999755
Rare Lift 1.25" RS999756

http://www.gorancho.com/assets/application_pdf/Rancho_Suspension_Quick_Lift.pdf


for more power I've installed:

JBA Shorty Headers Part # 1674SJT
with MagnaFlow Cat-Back Part # 16773
and SCT LiveWire 9600




For the axles originally the Explorer came with 3.55 open diff

and now I'm on my way to re-gear them into 3.73 with helical gear LSD

For front end I'll use Torsen T-2 part # 975420-0207B

http://www.torsen.com/files/Torsen T-2 Technical Sheet.pdf

And for the rare end I'll Eaton Truetrac 8.8 Part # 913A561

http://www.eaton.com/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@per/documents/content/ct_128302.pdf

already ordered them and waiting to be delivered for installation

 

[FLOffroad]

Dave at DTMS is a pretty nice guy. I've emailed him before about offroad parts - they can offer you fender flares for fitting larger tires, or if you really want to be intense they can sell you upgraded CV axles, but the axles are $2500 per pair. Basically, he admitted there isn't much you can do without everything getting really expensive.
Also, these guys have grill guard winch mounts, and they have a fair amount of options available.
That's about it, in addition to what others have said. Lifts are really limited because the rear CVs going through the frame. Unfortunately, ST's don't have a whole lot of aftermarket and their approach/departure/break angles aren't that great. Basically, be prepared to get stuck and make sure you make yourself some good skidplates - or have somebody fab you some, any metal fabricator can do it. 3/16 steel would be best, but anything substantial is better than no protection.
What mods are best for you depends on what kind of offroading you are planning on.