Questions on Lift

[Marco2011]

Hey guys, I have been reading on this site to help me out with my lift and i needed to ask a few questions. Im gonna go 3 body. But here is the question, i found these 4 inch coil spring( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/S...ear|1994|Make|FORD|Model|EXPLORER&prefilter=1) online and was wondering. If i install the 4 inch on front would I only have to drop the pitman arms? Im also planning on putting 2.5 AAL on the back ( I know the front would be higher but thats just my style).

 

[Marco2011]

also if i added shackles on the back could i get maybe a 3.5 inch lift in the back and fit 33/11.50/15 with some wheel spacers? Or no wheel spacers?

 

[Slowlyvverot]

If i install the 4 inch on front would I only have to drop the pitman arms?

with 4 inch coils in front, you also need drop brackets for your ttb and radius arms (or extended radius arms). and longer shocks and brake lines. In addition to a drop pitman arm. Long story short, a BL is simpler but a suspension lift offers improved flex in addition to room for bigger tires.

also if i added shackles on the back could i get maybe a 3.5 inch lift in the back and fit 33/11.50/15 with some wheel spacers? Or no wheel spacers?

Instead of adding a bunch of things like AAls and shackles to your leaf pack, you could just buy 4" lift leaves and be done with it. And no, you don't need spacers. FYI I have 33x12.5s on just a 2" suspension lift. I trimmed enough so that I don't rub anything. You'll be fine with a 4" lift and 33s.

 

[Marco2011]

So it might be simplier to just buy a full 4 inch lift kit? Also if I have been hearing around that If you replace the coil seats you can get a small lift. Is that true?

 

[Slowlyvverot]

yes, a 4 inch kit is simpler and you can gain a 1.5" lift with f150 coil seats. look those up on here.

 

[Marco2011]

Thank I appreciate it

 

[BWTGUY]

This may not be the right place for this but I need info/help. I have a 1992 EB Explorer that is showing the "dread" driver's side sag. Can I add a single leaf booster to this or do I need a complete spring. A 2" lift would be "ok" but I don't plan on any real Off-Road experiences (I'm 76) but do enjoy doing my own auto work and the occasional trip with the Misses to Mojave land. Any suggestions out there?

 

[Slowlyvverot]

try swapping your springs from the passenger side to the driver side. I've heard that can fix the problem.