Need some advice on a lift

[jonlax]

I just purchased a 99' explorer sport 4WD. I took it off road today for the first time. It handled VERY well for the PA swamp lands I took her in. I have a rear locker on the way so next would be to get a lift. I do not want a super lift. They are wayyyyy to high and would be impractical for a weekend warrior. Since I have the sport I have found some trouble with finding a lift for it. I am only looking for 2 inches so I can get some bigger tires under there for more traction. What are my options with these ideas for a lift? I want to keep the independent front to keep it streetable and not too much roll while turning. What kits have you guys found and what should I be looking at price wise. Also would it be more practical to get a body lift or an actual suspension lift? I have had experience lifting a Jeep CJ with a suspension lift. I am not too familiar with body lifts. All help appreciated.

Thanks, Jon

 

[CodePoet]

Torsion twist/shackles (do a search) or a body lift

 

[BigDave!!!]

it would cost you $60 bucks for torsion twist and shackles and then you could fit some bigger tires but the ride would be stiffer, if you didnt want it stiffer get yourself a 2" body lift for around $100

 

[SkanlaxJMO]

since it is a sport then go with 4-door leafs and maby shackels and the a TT up front lots of people have done this your fenders will sit at about 35 inches and you can clear a 32 inch tire. Most people with tat lift go with a 31x10.50 on a 15x8 rim.

 

[explorereric02]

I have a 2002 explorer sport with 32's and they fit fine (barley) and now i want 2-3 inches of lift but i cant find a body lift kit for it... Are there any other models of fords (perhaps a Ranger) that I can purchase a body lift kit for and install on my truck. I dont want to do the TT because i dont want the ride stiffer.

 

[BigDave!!!]

performance accessories ranger body lift part number PA 883, im sure some guys with BL's will jump on here and give you more info but as far as i know thats the kit you will need

 

[Rab386]

i have an 01 sport and i would also like a short 2-3 inch lift, is this ranger body lift pretty much a direct bolt on for the X? more infomation on this would be a big help.

 

[explorereric02]

I appreciate that Bigdave...now some information on how easily that Ranger kit might go on my truck would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[SuRrEaLNJ]

All of the pucks from the ranger lift kit will fit the same as they would on the ranger, however the bumper brackets need to be fabricated

 

[explorereric02]

Thank you SuRrEaLNJ, I appreciate it.

 

['97 V8]

get PA 883. that would fit yours.

 

[KODIAK ATTACK]

2002 body lift

you can use a ranger body lift for the 2002 exp. sport all you need to find or manufacture is the steering rod extender and the shipter extender.