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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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I am looking for a lift kit for a 1997 explorer 2 wheel drive with the torsion bar front suspension, I would like it to be 4 inches or more, does anybody know who makes a kit and a website that I might be able to find one on. any help would be great.

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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Well it doesn't look good as far as finding a bolt on kit. Check this thread for some info though. Good luck.


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...-lift-kit.html
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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thanks, I was afraid I wouldnt be able to find one cause of the torsion bar cross member being welded to the frame, I guess I will have to call the local shops and see what they recommend
 
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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thanks, I was afraid I wouldnt be able to find one cause of the torsion bar cross member being welded to the frame, I guess I will have to call the local shops and see what they recommend
Any luck with lifting that thing yet?
 
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Originally Posted by bigbev
thanks, I was afraid I wouldnt be able to find one cause of the torsion bar cross member being welded to the frame, I guess I will have to call the local shops and see what they recommend
Looky here, it's all they talk about:

Explorer - Ranger Shocks, Suspensions, Lift Kits - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts Serious Explorations
 
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