kaczman
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- 2002 Heavily Modified ST
Hello all,
Proud owner of 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4. After searching these forums and cardomain for a few weeks, here is what I have planned, with some questions.
I dont plan on doing anything too crazy - not yet anyhow. Im not sure about rims and tires, but for around $300 its hard to pass up a 2-3" suspension lift and a 3" body lift.
First and most important - the suspension. The rear is sagging, so I figured I'd pick up some Warrior 151 shackles off amazon for $79.
http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-153-Rear-Heavy-Shackle/dp/B0017M6F2W
Install here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212451
I also figured I'd pick up an add a leaf for $35. pro comp: 13120 from summit I believe?
Install:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97676
Am I correct in assuming that would lift the rear about 3" higher than stock, and restore the sagging?
For the front, I figured I'd pick up some torsion keys for liek $80
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350233840055&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
That should lift the front around 2-3", and then I can do a torsion twist to level it out with the rear, correct?
Install:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196965
So that should get me 3" in rear, and 3" in front, right?
The next logical step would be this Summit racing 3" body lift for a ranger, which I've read on here would fit my explorer perfectly:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-7888300/
install: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=240957
Thanks for any help on the suspension questions.
The last question I have is: what is the difference between the tail lights from a sport and 4 Door? I was looking at these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
But apparently they wont fit a sport. Why is that? Is just the design different, or is the size different from the quarter panels being different?
If those wont work, anyone know where to locate some different looking tail lights?
Thanks again!
Proud owner of 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4. After searching these forums and cardomain for a few weeks, here is what I have planned, with some questions.
I dont plan on doing anything too crazy - not yet anyhow. Im not sure about rims and tires, but for around $300 its hard to pass up a 2-3" suspension lift and a 3" body lift.
First and most important - the suspension. The rear is sagging, so I figured I'd pick up some Warrior 151 shackles off amazon for $79.
http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-153-Rear-Heavy-Shackle/dp/B0017M6F2W
Install here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212451
I also figured I'd pick up an add a leaf for $35. pro comp: 13120 from summit I believe?
Install:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97676
Am I correct in assuming that would lift the rear about 3" higher than stock, and restore the sagging?
For the front, I figured I'd pick up some torsion keys for liek $80
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350233840055&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
That should lift the front around 2-3", and then I can do a torsion twist to level it out with the rear, correct?
Install:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196965
So that should get me 3" in rear, and 3" in front, right?
The next logical step would be this Summit racing 3" body lift for a ranger, which I've read on here would fit my explorer perfectly:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-7888300/
install: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=240957
Thanks for any help on the suspension questions.
The last question I have is: what is the difference between the tail lights from a sport and 4 Door? I was looking at these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
But apparently they wont fit a sport. Why is that? Is just the design different, or is the size different from the quarter panels being different?
If those wont work, anyone know where to locate some different looking tail lights?
Thanks again!