Suspension Kits

[EXPXLT23]

I'm planing a 4" lift on my Explorer and i was wonder if this was a good set up or not. Please Recomend others.

Lift Kit Package:
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/248504.html

 

[mitch]

that is the exact same one i have (also got it from that site) its been great so far. nothing broken. however now that i look back i wish i would of gotten a 5.5 or 6 inch kit to fit 33s. but any way it is a good kit.

 

[EXPXLT23]

Did you buy the shocks and the pitman arm?

 

[mitch]

yup, sure did. and i went ahead and got the steering stabilzer too, but you really dont need it.

 

[EXPXLT23]

would i be fine with just putting the pitman arm on it w/o shocks then upgrading them later?

 

[unclemeat]

You will need the shocks and pitman arm. The 4-inch lift is a spring lift front and rear so your shocks need to be 4-inches longer than stock. You will want the pitman arm to help correct your steering geometry. I would also get the steeting stabilizer.

I have a 5.5-inch superlift and I am happy with it. Now if you need rear springs (sag) then a 4-inch kit may be better for you. The 5.5 inch kit is a rear spring over conversion with 5.5-inch longer front coil springs.

 

[mitch]

after i installed my kit my rear end was sagging so much that i had to add 2 more leafs and shackles to get it back level with the front

 

[slapthefunkyfou]

I think that is an awesome setup. I'm considering the same one myself.