Ford Explorer Budget Lift 101, How to lift your Explorer or Ranger cheap. Helpful hints for making your project go smooth and get your Ford Explorer off road.
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@jeffkernen15543 жыл бұрын
Awesome to see an Explorer mod for off-roading. You see a lot of Jeep and 4Runner stuff, but it's nice to see the Ex get a little attention.
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nickjhonson90532 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 xlt 3 in body lift , shackles, did the torsion, 33' in toyos and much more , in the process of doing my bumpers now
@jacobriley9991 Жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 what year was this?
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
It’s a 2000
@jacobriley9991 Жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 I have a project 96 I want to lift but can’t find anything on torsion keys and spring leaf riser of that makes sense
@Dyna785 ай бұрын
My experience lifting my 2000 Sport has been about the same. I manufactured the extended shackles myself, expecting 1.5" of lift, but they actually lifted it almost exactly 2.0" in the rear. Then I had to crank the front torsion bars up to match, but did not experience any bottoming out/etc. To anyone looking to do the torsion bar twist lift, I would highly suggest buying new 'isolator' bolts (what Ford calls them, if I remember correctly) which are the bolt you tighten to move the torsion bar adjusting arm. As mentioned in the video, they can be very rusted and seem to be an extremely tight fit by design. I think that I even read in a Ford service manual that they are to be replaced any time they are removed. The only downside to 2" of torsion bar lift that I have really encountered is that the lower control arm tends to rub the rubber boots on the lower ball joints (due to the increased angle), tearing them open and causing the grease to leak out. Then the ball joint fails more frequently than it should. There used to be torsion bar "keys" (the adjusting arm that the bolt pushes on) that had the hexagonal hole cut in a different orientation than the factory ones, which would allow the torsion bar to be twisted without having to 'bottom out' the adjusting bolt. I don't know that they were ever offered for the Explorer specifically, so I bought a set for a Ranger. Unfortunately, they are a little too thick to fit in the original location so I was never able to install them. I will probably mill the thickness down a bit, then get new isolator bolts and try again someday. For such a simple, inexpensive lift, it improves the capabiities significantly! I never went to 33" tires, just run a 31x10.5-15 (BFG all-terrain) with no rubbing. I drove mine for 18 years with the shackles and torsion bar twist with virtually no problems, other than the lower ball joints wearing out. Sadly, the transmission failed at 265,000 miles but I am rebuilding it (and likely the engine as well) and will be happy to get it back on the road again. None of the newer Explorers really compare to the versatility of the gen1/gen2 (in my opinion).
@dennyclosser84564 ай бұрын
That was the best explanation of an easy way to get a lift on an explore. I picked up a pretty mint condition O2. And planning on doing the same thing. Appreciate it be safe out there.
@juarez97 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe how GREAT, this SUV was built, mine was a 97 and that thing took so much punishment it did rarely give up on me, 😢but had to let it go because I needed a 4door for my family. It was the 4.0 Litter V6, if you find one of these jewels get it.
@armyranger414 Жыл бұрын
Mine has 116k on it. I love it. It's a great vehicle
@SuperFlyfisher101 Жыл бұрын
I really like your Explorer! Well done.
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@loaded44268 ай бұрын
I like the stop shot of your dog looking at you when you look like you made a mistake😂
@starksexpeditions1216 ай бұрын
👍
@anthonysamazingworld2 жыл бұрын
Great job good tips overall awesome video!
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Thanks, nice Explorer!
@anthonysamazingworld2 жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 thank you I spent a lot of time on it so far and still have a long ways to go going to make some videos too soon.
@erivas20123 жыл бұрын
Really interested to learn on which year f150 leaf you used for it. Loved your video by the way gave me alot of more ideas for mine.
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
I got mine from a 93 F150 2wd, use the main leaf from the Explorer so you just remove the center leaf bolt and the leafs come out (clamp the leafs together first) do the same on the F150 leafs and clamp them onto the Explorer main and bolt back together. The F150 second leaf is longer than the Explorer one so it supports the main leaf better.
@darrinsiberia3 жыл бұрын
4:40 rancho shocks are meant to accommodate 2" lift.
@caesarg8602 жыл бұрын
My 2000 Ford explorer 5.0 V8 4×4 needs to be a beast
@caesarg8602 жыл бұрын
16 years with my 2000 Ford explorer 4×4 V8 5.0 leather, moonroof, 2 pipes like flow master
@MrMarkar19592 жыл бұрын
my '93 eddieB 4.0 blew up at 299,640. now drive '01 4.0 with 240,sum (bought w/157thou)been thru wet muddy creek farm crossings and bean stubble field shortcuts in blizzard cruises. Hope You the Best Fun without the $$👍🏼
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@joshbrowning34883 жыл бұрын
Hello awesome video!! You literally gave me the motivation to begin lifting my 97 sport 5 speed. The spare tire holder. Any input in where you got that? Or how it was made?
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
I built everything, here is a link to the build. www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/starkmans-explorer-build-thread.391609/
@adelinenicholas70752 жыл бұрын
Everyone is so enthralled with Toyota SUVs but I think ford invented SUVs. I own a 05 Ford Escape Hybrid!!!! Don't overland but I just love owning a Ford SUV.
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Adeline94182 жыл бұрын
I have 05 Escape Hybrid. Would love na explorer.
@chriscruz76065 ай бұрын
Love what you've done. I have an 01 I'm currently doing the same to. Where did you get your bumper and running board/rock sliders
@starksexpeditions1215 ай бұрын
I made them myself. If you do a search in the forum Serious Explorations look for my write up. My name on there is “Starkman”
@christophrcolon2 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Loved the video. I’m not sure if I missed it but what size lift kit did you put on it and what were the size of the 33” tires? I’m new to car mods. Thanks!
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was running BFG 33/10.50-15 tires. I had about 2” lift in the front and 4” in the rear. To get that size tire without a body lift takes a lot of sheet metal trimming. A friend of mine put a body lift to get that clearance.
@SerafinMC10642 жыл бұрын
What runs on average withstand a Ford Explorer 1996 r with a 4.0 engine?
@kaidendando73022 жыл бұрын
hey man, came across this video, and i love it. i drive a 1999 explorer eddie bauer awd myself and have been interested in lifting it. is there any pointers you could give, any products specs etc?? i have been struggling trying to figure out how to lift my suv considering the all wheel drive. Shoot me a response if possible. thank ya!
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Crank your front torsion bars but not too much, I did a leaf spring rebuild using f150 leafs, your can buy lift shackles too. Adding big tires requires pretty major front fender and even body tub cuts and hammering. I did a 4406 transfercase swap to get a low range. The 5.0 and that t-case works incredible. Unfortunately the Explorer doesn’t have very many parts available so making them the only option. When you crank the front bars you can go too far and your ride quality will be bad. The suspension will top out over ever bump and that’s not fun. Buy Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks and adjust to full hard to slow the suspension to make it top out less.
@kaidendando73022 жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 i appreciate your help man, glad to see someone had the same interest as me
@HectorjMaldonado Жыл бұрын
is your back bumper a smitybilt also? great build n vid!
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
No, I made it myself. Thanks!
@JunkworksGarage2 жыл бұрын
you talked about the f150 leaf swap are you still planning on doing that vid i am getting ready to start lifting mine and am curious how that works thanks
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Sorry, had my laptop hard drive fail and I lost a bunch of files. If you do a search there are write ups on the Explorer Forum, I got the info from there. It’s not hard, finding the right truck for a donor is the hardest thing.
@JunkworksGarage2 жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 👍
@darrinsiberia3 жыл бұрын
Those are either Pro Form Fabrication or Warrior lift shackles...
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
Warrior IIRC
@nickjhonson90533 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your rear tire mount been looking for a while cant find one
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
Made it myself
@traegray44243 жыл бұрын
Try billstien 5100d for your next set of shocks they are also adjustable
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
I'll take a look.
@dog81172 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the front bumper from? Was it welded?
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
It’s a Smitybilt for a TJ Wrangler. I made mounts to bolt it on.
@caesarg8602 жыл бұрын
It's a limited edition explorer 5.0 V8 special edition
@henrywatson3483 жыл бұрын
I have a 98 Ford explore Eddie Bauer and wanted to do something similar to mine. Just took the running boards off and trying to figure out what to do about the holes. What did you use to cover yours? Could you post links?
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
I have a build thread in Explorer Forum www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/starkmans-explorer-build-thread.391609/
@ambienteterrazas Жыл бұрын
I understand the second gen explorers with a V8 only came with awd, how's that system worked for you?? there is a 4x4 conversion but it seems like a hassle to do.
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
I did the 4406 transfercase swap. It was very easy to do as all the parts are from another ford. It was the first modification I did.
@ambienteterrazas Жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 Nice, i'll do more research but on the forums some guys upload pictures of the process and it does seem like a lot of work but maybe a looked up the wrong swap, the end result in your explorer is awesome, very proper look.
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
Here is a link to my build. www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/starkmans-explorer-build-thread.391609/?amp=1
@ambienteterrazas Жыл бұрын
@@starksexpeditions121 Thanks :D
@davidtemoxtle15563 жыл бұрын
What bumper/carrier are you using in the rear ?
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
Home made.
@georgekerr77713 жыл бұрын
I would totally buy the cad/ blueprint to that!!
@starksexpeditions1213 жыл бұрын
@@georgekerr7771 Wish I had one.
@angeltorres7541 Жыл бұрын
How did you do the 5th wheel frame
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
I built it myself.
@jloggins9944 Жыл бұрын
Is this 2WD? And if so, what shocks would you recommend for the front ?
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
No 4x4, Rancho 9000xl turned to the hardest setting.
@kylekaczera9907 Жыл бұрын
Is it awd?
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
It was, I did a BW4406 transfer case swap.
@jesusvargas43172 жыл бұрын
Can i get the links to all the parts in the video?
@starksexpeditions1212 жыл бұрын
Most of the parts are made by me, link to build thread. www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/starkmans-explorer-build-thread.391609/#post-3190632
@jorgesoli3850 Жыл бұрын
Que le pusistes donde va la defensa delantera
@starksexpeditions121 Жыл бұрын
Es un parachoques Smittybilt para un Jeep Wrangler personalizado para adaptarse.
@darrinsiberia3 жыл бұрын
2nd generation is the only one worth anything. Add a leaf helps keep it tight.