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1997 Explorer daily driver
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cowboydo
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| Joined: 11/07
Posted: 11/03/07
08:06 PM
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I have a 97 5.0l AWD Ford Explorer I want to modify for some off-road fun. I still want it road-worthy, but want more clearance for going over the trail to my favorite hunting/fishing/camping/scouting/shooting spot with my sons. I know getting a solid front axle under it would be best, but if I can upgrade with an A-arm lift kit and do almost as well on travel and clearance, I'm all in favor of less work (& more play). Trouble is, there are about 5000 kits out there and I have no experience with any of them. I don't want it jacked to the sky, but a few critical inches (2-3?) would let me pitch the 175R15 MS's for something a lot more functional. Does any one have experience with modifying an old grocery getter like mine into a competent ORV (without spending a year's salary and time)?
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4x4Link
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Posted: 11/09/07
08:59 PM
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Actually, for your 97 there are only a couple lifts. TrailMaster, Skyjacker, RCD, and DBR (which isn't actually a lift).
Any of those will get you clearance for 33's and possibly 35's, in one way or another.
I wouldn't SAS it for what you want to use it for.
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'99 Ranger LT 4x4
www.dixonbrosracing.com
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cowboydo
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Posted: 11/12/07
04:36 PM
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Thanks for the info. Any experience with any of the kits you listed?
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4x4Link
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Posted: 11/17/07
09:50 AM
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Personal experience, only with Dixon Bros. Awesome kit! I'd recommend it to anybody!
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'99 Ranger LT 4x4
www.dixonbrosracing.com
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4x4Link
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Posted: 11/17/07
09:50 AM
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Oh, and I have to revise that... it's not Skyjacker, it's Superlift that makes a kit for RBV's... sorry.
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'99 Ranger LT 4x4
www.dixonbrosracing.com
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kippyssn
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| Joined: 12/07
Posted: 12/09/07
03:02 PM
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My friend has the same truck and got 2.5 inches from just tightening the torsion bars in front and 2 inch shackles in the rear, that will fit 31x10.50 and possibly 32x11.50
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Posted: 12/18/07
04:22 PM
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there will be some definite rubbing if u try and fit a 32 in there
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