ST Guy needs lift help

[07LTDDSM]

Posting here because the ST section has no activity.

I installed Rancho QL shocks and because they are designed for v6 explorers I had two negative affects.

1. Front didn't raise much because of heavy v8
2. Rear raised too much because of small/light truck bed

The front now has 3.5" of space between the tire and fender. The rear has 5" of space. 265/65/18 tires

Anyone have any ideas on how I could level out the vehicle? Best way? Cheapest way? Crazy ideas?

 

[Ronin8002]

Buy a traxda kit and just use the front spacers ?

Posting here because the ST section has no activity.

I installed Rancho QL shocks and because they are designed for v6 explorers I had two negative affects.

1. Front didn't raise much because of heavy v8
2. Rear raised too much because of small/light truck bed

The front now has 3.5" of space between the tire and fender. The rear has 5" of space. 265/65/18 tires

Anyone have any ideas on how I could level out the vehicle? Best way? Cheapest way? Crazy ideas?

 

[07LTDDSM]

Would that put an extra stress on the ST by only having the front raised? I was actually thinking about cutting the rear springs slightly. What do you think about that?

 

[Ronin8002]

The only thing it will stress is the front upper ball joints, but that happens anyway with spacer lifts. Might be worth trying to cut the rear springs a little to see how that works out, but I'm thinking you'll need to disassemble the rear strut assemblies to do it. Spring compressors are a must with that.