colintrax
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- July 16, 2009
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- City, State
- Georgia
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 XLT
I finally got a real job, so now I got some cash to spend!
I want to do a small lift on the explorer and run a 32" all terrain. 235/85r16 is what I'm looking at.
The 1.5" body lift is cheap... well sorta. Body lift=lots of changes.
If I do it, it'll have to be done right. So bumpers moved up, exhaust moved up, new hitch, and something done about the fan.
My front bumper is ugly, and who doesn't want a winch bumper!? So I'll probably buy a RLC bumper, and make my own rear bumper with a receiver. But there's nothing wrong with the stock rear bumper. If I can move it up cheaply, and mount a flush hitch, that'd be better. Moving the exhaust up shouldn't be a problem, it's only 1.5" right? Swapping to an e-fan is probably the best idea. But I like the simplicity/reliability of a mechanical fan. Ideas? Opinions?
How much have y'all spent doing the body lift? Since the Explorer is my "expedition" vehicle, gas mileage is important. How bad would my gas mileage drop with these mods? I'm getting 20 right now.
And has anyone done rock sliders and left the running boards? I like the running boards, but rock sliders would be real nice. Got a flattened fender last month
How would that look with rock sliders poking out a little past the running boards?
Thanks!
I want to do a small lift on the explorer and run a 32" all terrain. 235/85r16 is what I'm looking at.
The 1.5" body lift is cheap... well sorta. Body lift=lots of changes.
If I do it, it'll have to be done right. So bumpers moved up, exhaust moved up, new hitch, and something done about the fan.
My front bumper is ugly, and who doesn't want a winch bumper!? So I'll probably buy a RLC bumper, and make my own rear bumper with a receiver. But there's nothing wrong with the stock rear bumper. If I can move it up cheaply, and mount a flush hitch, that'd be better. Moving the exhaust up shouldn't be a problem, it's only 1.5" right? Swapping to an e-fan is probably the best idea. But I like the simplicity/reliability of a mechanical fan. Ideas? Opinions?
How much have y'all spent doing the body lift? Since the Explorer is my "expedition" vehicle, gas mileage is important. How bad would my gas mileage drop with these mods? I'm getting 20 right now.
And has anyone done rock sliders and left the running boards? I like the running boards, but rock sliders would be real nice. Got a flattened fender last month
How would that look with rock sliders poking out a little past the running boards?
Thanks!