any lifted explorers
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any lifted explorers
I'm thinking about lifting my 2001 explorer sport (2door), but, I'd like to see someone elses that have lifted theirs. Preferably 99 or newer so I can see one closer to my body style, but hey, I'll take any. 4doors, 2doors, or sporttracks, I love them all!!!
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It'd be awesome to see. I see a few in person locally, but they're first generation models. Nothing of the newer variety...even ones like mine in the late 90's. These things can be awesome rigs when done right.
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I'm thinking like a 4" lift with 33" tires, I dont think anyone makes cut out flares for my year, and if they did, I doubt I'd have any turn radius. lol but I think the 4" with 33's would be sweet. I did find these pics, They look pretty cool.
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I've also thought about lowering it a few inches, swaping out the motor, tranny, and transfer case to hold up to a larger motor, and be full time all wheel drive. I'm thinking my 289 hi-po from my t-bird would be a fun place to start, but, I hate to give up my daily driver to do so. lol besides that, its a sacrilige to lower a 4x4 here in apalacia! lol
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well, in theory, I'd be turning a 4x4 into an all wheel drive street machine basicaly. 4 tires means more traction, means faster launch times. lol But, I think I like my 4x4's lifted better.
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Lifted is exactly how I like mine. I haven't seen many "built" Explorers of my vintage, so maybe if I get the budgetary crisis to pass I might take a stab at it. But that's not for now.
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I just lifted mine out of necessity, broken shackles...15 bucks for the lift shackles and a free torsion bar twist and ya...2 inches It rides great, handles a little better and makes me want to put 31's on it even more...but seeing the 4 inch makes me want more lift.
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