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Michael Derr
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• Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, USA |
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• Registered on 5/28/2003 |
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 Posted:5/28/2003 16:08 |
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 I have a 95 Explorer and have been looking for a 2-3" body and 2-3" suspension lift kits but have been unable to do so. Can anyone help me out here. |
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 Posted:5/29/2003 22:09 |
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Check out http://www.explorerforum.com, they have lots of info on explorers, just do a search for lifts. Mine is a 94 but it takes a different lift than the 2nd generation explorers. Hope that helps a little.
Anne
Girlpower4x4~Explorer 94 XL~6" skyjacker lift~33x10.50 BFG's~4.56 gears~ARB rear locker~Detroit front locker ~Trussed rear axle |
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Posted:6/17/2003 11:55 |
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There are no body lifts made specifically for the '95 up Explorers, but you can install a 2" body lift for a '91 - '94 Explorer or a 3" body lift for a Ranger. Performance Accessories makes a series of 3" body-lifts for the 95-01 Rangers. The Ranger is identical to the Explorer from the cab forward so these kits will work on Explorers.
Performance Accessories produces two kits, one for 95-97's and one for 98-01's. The main difference with these kits is the steering extension and bumper brackets. The 98-01 kit will work on ALL 95-01 Explorers with the exception of the steering extension on 95-97's. Here's the catch, you need the steering extension from the 95-97 kit for 95-97's, but the 95-97 kit does not have the correct bumper lift brackets so after a few hit and misses we found it easier to order the 98-01 kit and then specify that you need the 95-97 extension. Since you have a '98, you will be good to go with the #883 kit.
Performance Accessories makes excellent kits and are top of the line. Installation time averages around 8 hrs with help from a few friends. The kit price is around $130 which is the cheapest 3" lift around. If you are looking for some lift and on a budget then this is the way to go.
As for suspention, you can get 1.5" of lift in the front by cranking your Torsion bars up 2". An additional 1.5" for the rear can be gained by swapping your stock shackles for Warriors and another can be gotten from a set off add-a-leafs.
With the Torsion twist by itself you can run 31" tires with no cutting of the body, with the 3" BL you can run 32" tires with no cutting of the body, with the Torsion twist, Warrior Shackles and BL you can run 33" tires with a little cutting on the front wheel-well.
The Ranger one is the easiest as it only requires you to buy longer bolts. But everything else including the bumper lift brakets work.
'99 Explorer XLT - lifted 5" on 32s
'87 Bronco II
lifted/locked/welded/caged on 33s
'97 F250 HD - stock |
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