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Lift and tire size info for explorers

Lifts and max tire and wheel sizes for explorers
This is a quick reference guide I have put together based on information gathered from the Explorer Forum. Remember this is just a guide. You may have to do some fender trimming to fit these tires on your explorer. Others things can change what size tire you can run on your explorer. Like fiberglass fenders, rim width and rim backspacing.. I figured this would help some of you that were pondering what size lift to run what size tires.If anyone would like to add something go ahead and post it and I will add it to my list. If any of the moderators could make this a sticky that would be great. Hope this helps.

91-94 explorers.
No lift- 31x10.50x15 on 15x8 inch or stock (15x7) rims
1-2 inch suspension lift- 31x10.50x15 - 32x11.50x15 on 15x8 rims/ may require some extensive fender trimming
2-3 inch suspension lift- 32x11.50x15 on 15x8 rims
3-4 inch suspension lift- 32x11.50x15 - 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rims/ may require fender trimming
4-6 inch suspension lift- 33x12.50x15 - 35x12.50x15 on 15x8 rims/ may require fender trimming
2 inch body lift- 32x11.50x15 on 15x8 rims/ may require fender trimming
3 inch body lift- 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rims/ may require fender trimming
2 inch body lift and 1-2 inch suspension lift- 32x11.50x15 - 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming
2 inch body lift and 2-3 inch suspension lift- 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 inch rim
2 inch body lift and 4-6 inch suspension lift – 35x12.50x15 – 36x12.50x15 on 15x 8 rim/ may require fender trimming
3 inch body lift and 1-2 inch suspension lift – 32x11.50x15 – 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming
3 inch body lift and 2-3 inch Suspension Lift – 33x12.50x15 – 35x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim
3 inch body lift and 4-6 inch Suspension lift – 35x12.50x15 – 36x12.50x15 on 15x8 inch rim

95-2001 (including 2dr 95 - present)
No lift- 31x10.50x15 on 15x8 rim or stock (15x7) rim
1-2 inch suspension lift - 32x11.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require some extensive fender trimming
4 inch suspension – 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim
2 inch body lift – 32x11.50x15 on 15x8 rim
3 inch body lift – 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming
2 inch body lift and 1-2 inch suspension lift – 32x11.50x15 – 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming
2 inch body lift and 4 inch suspension lift - 33x12.50x15 – 35x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming
3 inch body lift and 1-2 inch suspension lift – 33x12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming
3 inch body lift and 4 inch suspension lift – 33x12.50x15 – 35.12.50x15 on 15x8 rim/ may require fender trimming.

You may be able to run 33x10.50x15s inplace of 32x11.50x15s

2002-2005 Ford Explorers
Click here for lift option #1
Click here for lift option #2
No lift - 32x10.50 or equivelent in Metric Measurements on Stock Wheels (265/75/R16 or 265/70/R17) - no modification needed!

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[Robb]

Dead Link Removed

 

[fordtruckin]

ok so to get this straight, i would losin that bolt and push the bars out as far as they will go or about how far out

 

[fordtruckin]

also, would the tires get cut up in ANY way as into the body or watever

 

[Alec]

No. Tightening lifts the truck, loosening lowers the truck. Just tighten the adjuster bolts until you reach desired height. Don't go higher than 2", and you'll probably need an alignment after adjusting.

 

[fordtruckin]

if i take it to a shop and say that i need this done, wat exactly do i tell them i need done to make the tires fit and all

 

[Alec]

It's best to do the TT lift yourself then take it in for an alignment. It should only take you about 10 minutes and it's free and easy. You also get the height you want.

 

[Joe93]

What alec said, He beat me to it.

 

[fordtruckin]

when u tight then bars, do u need to have the truck on a lift. and should i get the alignment right away. how high do i raise the truck exactly and how do i know when to stop

 

[fordtruckin]

and does it raise the enitire truck

 

[Alec]

Please read through the thread linked to above. There is also a write-up on the main site's tips page, accessible from the pull-down menu towards the top of this page.

 

[Joe93]

It would be easier to lift the truck up just so the tires are off and no stress is on the front end. You will probibally only need to adjust the front about an inch for 31's but maybe more. Dont go more then 2 inches. I would recomend an alignment check sometime soon after you do this since you are getting new tires. More then likely you wont need an alignment but better safe then sorry.

 

[Alec]

Here, got the link for you:
http://www.explorer4x4.com/torsionbars.html

 

[fordtruckin]

ok got that all, were do i get the lift thing for the back end? like is there a site that i can get it from or ??

 

[Alec]

Warrior Shackles, WAR 153. www.tellico4x4.com , www.4wheelparts.com , www.desertrat.com

You'll probably need to call them if they aren't listed.

 

[fordtruckin]

how easy is it to put on the shackles.. also they should give a 1-1/4" lift correct?

 

[Alec]

Somewhere between that and 1.75" usually.

There are also instructions for that install somewhere on this site. You just need a jack, a few jackstands, ratchet, penetrating oil, and some muscle. It's only 4 bolts. Takes most people a little over an hour the first time if none of the bolts are stuck.

 

[fordtruckin]

alright man, thanks for all your help, i really appriciate it alot, now i can get those tires .

 

[fordtruckin]

do i need add a leaf thingy or just the shackles?

 

[Alec]

Probably just WAR153.

 

[fordtruckin]

what do u think the lift will be with the 31" tires and the tt w/ shackles on the truck