Hey guys, I'm new here and so far have one question. I hope by the end of the week I'll be getting a '99 explorer eddie bauer edition and can thus start my fun time. But, my question is why has there been no lift kit made for the explorer? I read that they're top heavy (which would be obvious), but is it a safety issue, or has no one been willing to develop one? Any help would be appreciated!
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Hmm, I looked on a couple websites and the only thing I found was a $2,000 suspension lift from RCD. Is the ford ranger and the explorer just that similar? Or does the Ranger one just work? And sorry I should have been more specific. I'm looking for a body lift. Can't afford no 2 grand lol.
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The rcd kit is no longer made, it did work on explorers though. I think your only options not are the 4" superlift ~$1800, the dixon brothers long travel kit $$$$$$$$$, PA883 3" body lift, and a 2" torsion twist and shackle lift.
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The other option is a sloped body lift.
SOA in the rear, TT and body lift for the front (body lift is sloped from front to rear).
It "seems" to work.. There are a few threads on it and it seems that the hardest part is figuring how to get the right lift for the rear as a SOA is normally 5.5" in the rear.
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SOA in the rear, TT and body lift for the front (body lift is sloped from front to rear).
It "seems" to work.. There are a few threads on it and it seems that the hardest part is figuring how to get the right lift for the rear as a SOA is normally 5.5" in the rear.
~Mark
Alright I think I might just end up doing the torsion twist and shackles or AAL. I'm doing this mainly for looks because where I am, there isn't much in the way of off-road. Hopefully the TT and shackles + tires will give me the look im looking for.
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