FORD SPORT TRAC 2" SHACKLE LIFT KIT "INSTALL" PE-MOTORWERKS.

[@bberg9942]

Was anything down to the front of the sport trac when you put on the rear shackles

[@scottsmith4933]

I bought and mounted these shackles on my 02 Explorer Sport. Fixed the rear end sag because the factory shackles rusted through and collapsed. I had to grind the heads off the bolts and use the bolt and washer method to remove the bolts, not fun! But the shackles fixed the sag and the Explorer Sport looks great! Thanks for the video and inspiration.

[@munnday86]

Your welcome.

[@bug0743]

Thank you for all of your videos they help out so much

[@munnday86]

Your welcome..

[@Sae-yp3ub]

You think the shackles are compatible for the 2007?

[@coreyhholliwwa1857]

How did this change the ride? good-bad or none? is it top heavy?

[@munnday86]

Didnt change the ride at all.

[@xtremestormadventures]

Should of showed how you did the Torsion lift. Doing mine in a couple weeks. How hard was the front torsion lift?

[@munnday86]

John Hale the torsion twist super easy. There are 2 bolts that have to get turned all the way up

[@redneckricers3440]

I'm going to make some shackles, are the shackles 2" longer than the stock ones or longer? Because since your doing one end of the leaf springs wouldn't it only raise like half? So it the end gets raised 4 inches the middle gets raised 2"

[@munnday86]

You can make your own. They almost have to be perfect. No the shackle on works on the rear of the leaf spring.

[@JesusRamirez-ci2le]

How did you leverage the leaf spring down far enough to be able to get the lift. I tried polling down and couldn’t get it far down enough. Any tricks?

[@munnday86]

I used a rachet strap. one side attached to the leaf spring the other side to the jack stand. I used the ratchet to bring the leaf downward to be able to install the shackle.

[@Iceman-bp6dd]

Did you shackle lift where the leafs connect in the front of the bed as well? Only seen you do the 2 in the very back of the bed.

[@munnday86]

2 inch shackle are only used on the back of the leaf springs.

[@Iceman-bp6dd]

Would the same go for a 3 inch shackle lift?

[@munnday86]

@@Iceman-bp6dd yes same thing

[@chrisz.9974]

What lift options do we have for the front besides torsion lift? I don’t get much lift out of mine.

[@munnday86]

You can do an overall body lift. Or Ranger 4 inch lift front spindles.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

​@@munnday86so you can use a ranger front lift on the explorer sport Trac ? That's pretty cool if so that opens up a lot of options.

[@javiercancetty1467]

Did the new shackles come with hardware or do use existing hardware? Thanks

[@munnday86]

You re-use the existing hardware

[@brettbarefoot6998]

Hey munnday86 gonna be installing rear shackles tomorrow I don’t have a tow hitch is it ok to jack truck from rear differential? Or any suggestion of lift points ?

[@munnday86]

You can lift the rear of the truck by the rear end. Make sure to block the front tires so the truck doesn't roll. I would put jack Stands under the rear frame to hold it up.

[@GTfromAG]

What can be used to lift the front as well? I have a 2007 & just did my exhaust.

[@munnday86]

A spacer kit will lift up your front end.

[@GTfromAG]

@@munnday86 thank you. Your sport trac looks cool. About to watch the videos. Thanks for more inspiration.

[@brettbarefoot6998]

How did you get the rear axle lowered to install the shackles any bolts and their locations ?

[@munnday86]

You have to remove the wheels and tires. And lower the rear axle with a jack to almost the ground

[@cincybrian5177]

Great vid. Did the 2” shackle lift affect your driveshaft at all? Or is using stock driveshaft still OK?

[@munnday86]

2 inches is not going to affect much. The driveshaft will be just fine

[@ThinkSimply]

it did mine, I used an Add-A-Leaf in addition though, so 3" lift. I ordered a 2 degree shim to correct it, minor vibrations at highway speed

[@tonybrown2135]

With the 2" shackles, no shims?

[@lastgengamers1137]

I'm in debate if I should just call it good with just doing a shackle swap. Instead of doing a leaf spring and shackle swap. I basically lost .5in in the rear.

[@munnday86]

Last Gen Gamers its the easiest to do.

[@lastgengamers1137]

Its also a lot cheaper than getting leaf springs that can go $75 -100 used to $175 new each. I'll take the shackles over that lol

[@northwestredneck6393]

I have the same truck as you and I put these shackles on and did torsion twist so I could get 32's on it but my ride height stated at 34 in so I only went up to 36in? Does this mean I can't put 32 in tires on? If so can I at least fit 31s?

[@munnday86]

Have you checked your body mount bushings?

[@northwestredneck6393]

Nah I didn't even think to check that. Would that make a 2 inch difference both front and back? Because I'm sitting at 36in all around right now.

[@northwestredneck6393]

@@munnday86 I just checked them & they aren't deteriorating like yours did in your video but they are definitely worn. If I were to buy and replace them with those poly bushings will I gain more height? I just want to make sure I buy the right tires cause I bought the procomp rims just waiting on the tires.

[@munnday86]

@@northwestredneck6393 you should be able to clear 32 in tires no problem.

[@northwestredneck6393]

@@munnday86 thanks bro! I got most of my Sport Trac ideas from you btw. Your vids helped me out tremendously.

[@carlosaguado9865]

Question for you, have you noticed any differences in the life span of the Front suspension after giving the ST the torsion twist?

[@brandon4020]

Hey buddy, good video. Did this do much to your MPGs?

[@munnday86]

Brandon Zelakiewicz did not affect it at all.

[@tonybrown2135]

Smiles per gallon were raised a bit 😁

[@imrelentless9577]

When u say lower the rear axle what do u mean and how?? Do we do that?

[@munnday86]

Lift the truck up. Put the trucks frame on Jack stands. They you remove the wheels and other items so the rear end can .be lowered

[@imrelentless9577]

@munnday86 so lift truck with jack stands on the tow hitch like u did in the vid.. spray PB blaster. Take wheels off, plack Jack on let's say the rear axle, take pressure off jack stands, remove jack stands and slowly lower jack (that's holding it on the rear axle) until it aligns with the holes of the new 2 in shackle??

[@Nickbuchert27]

Do you know if these would work on a 2002 Ford Explorer sport? The 2 door SUV. Thank you

[@munnday86]

Yes should be the same

[@Nickbuchert27]

munnday86 thank you. They rarely list the explorer sport mostly just the trac.

[@derekrex8107]

I also have the two door and have a hard time finding anything.

[@ericjohnromero]

Nice. That truck is so clean, nice find

[@munnday86]

Thank you

[@rebel00485]

Where do you purchase the front and rear lift kits for a 2004 Ford Explorer sport trac xlt ?? I really want to put one on my truck because my tires are too big and rub against the mudflaps every time I take a sharp turn

[@CamoFulton]

DID YOU FIND ANY YET

[@debrahuddleston1310]

Raising the back of the truck>? Is that for better gas mileage or aesthetics?

[@lastgengamers1137]

Debra Syfert he evened it out by doing a torsion twist on the front control arms to get at most a 2in front lift. But really its just Aesthetics

[@elromanicobaby]

how was yours already 36" mine was only 34"

[@Jouvre]

Is there a reason to only lift the rear? I found them on amazon that says they only fit the rear, would you not lift the front as well? I have an 01 sport trac and im looking to lift it.

[@munnday86]

The rear shackles only lift the rear of the vehicle. If you want to lift the ride height of the front. There are torsion bolts that you crank up and will raise the front ride height.

[@munnday86]

Please make sure to purchase the shackles with the link provided. Cant guarantee any other shackles will fit. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017M6F2W/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=munnday86-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0017M6F2W&linkId=153a415d0b47fb4430b1b5ccf13e43c1

[@airborne_12v]

Where did you buy the shackle lift can’t find it

[@munnday86]

Here is the link to the shackles. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017M6F2W/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=munnday86-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0017M6F2W&linkId=153a415d0b47fb4430b1b5ccf13e43c1

[@dannywright6726]

What did you use for the front?

[@munnday86]

I lifted the front by raising the torsion bars.

[@Jonzy420]

Hey Munnday hope you see this, but I got an 04’ Sport Trac like yours but mines a 2wd (idk if yours is a 4wd) but if I want a lift more than the shackle and torsion twist, what would you recommend?

[@munnday86]

Hey thanks for the comment. I would go 3 inch body lift. Or 4 inch front spindles and add a leaf in the rear .

[@Jonzy420]

@@munnday86 would that 3 inch body lift look the same as a regular lift kit? Like from the blank eye? I just want it to have the height of like a big truck ya know 🤣 tired of being the small guy at truck meets. Also is there anything bigger than the 3?

[@munnday86]

@@Jonzy420 you can do a 3 inch body lift and 4 inch spindles. All the really big lift kits are gone. I believe it was called superlift. But they dont manufacture them anymore.

[@Jonzy420]

@@munnday86 dang well I’m sure I’ll get what I’m lookin for outta this set up! Thanks a lot man! Keep up the awesome work! Do you plan on upgrading your radio again? Cause I wanna know a good one with like Apple car play and android support.

[@munnday86]

@@Jonzy420 your welcome. I wanted to show a budget friendly radio. It's still working great. I have a couple more thing to do before I upgrade.

[@jackjack1212]

What bug deflector is that? I can’t decide between AVS’s hoodflector, bugflector, and bugflector II.

[@munnday86]

Hockey Lyfe Here is the link where I bought mine.. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001EVQGC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=munnday86-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0001EVQGC&linkId=f15c38d75f6162fa480c838fd300cb13

[@bberg9942]

Sorry I mean was their any lift on the front when you put on the rear shackles

[@munnday86]

BBerg99 yes a 2inch torsion twist on the front when i put the shackles on

[@nsm4581]

what are the dimensions, I'm a welder I can do ir my self

[@gabrieltrevino9707]

Do you know of any 3"-4" body lift kit for the sport trac (2003)? I've been having a really hard time finding parts for mine. And on a sidenote, Any recomendations on making it as offroad as possible, I'm stuck with the RWD version so that's an issue. I wanted to get a locking diff. but am having a really hard time finding one that fits my truck. Basically any modification is hard to find haha.

[@scottalan8275]

Sell it, Buy a 4wd

[@ThinkSimply]

I might sell you mine if your'e still looking. theyve been discontinued

[@joshuarayborn]

What size tires did you go with after the lift

[@munnday86]

BFGoodrich 32x11.5r15

[@mitchellkyle415]

Question did this lift the front as well as the back?

[@munnday86]

No these shackles on lift the back

[@mitchellkyle415]

munnday86 also so I got a 3inch shackle lift and I’m going to do the torsion twist on it do you think it will look bad?

[@munnday86]

@@mitchellkyle415 no it will still look good. It will have the racked look..

[@erikspears4648]

Did you do the front shackles to or just the back

[@munnday86]

Erik Spears the front doesnt have shackles... Only torsion bars.

[@erikspears4648]

Thanks

[@roynugent896]

Did u have to change ur stock shocks or no

[@aaronm.3398]

No

[@hectoriniguez9580]

I have 2002 sport trac 4x4 , Will 285/75 R16 tires will fit on stock rims?

[@jonathan_bornales]

Cant find the link to order the shackles... It only shows shackles for GMC

[@ethenwilliamson8996]

What’s the best way to lift the front end?

[@munnday86]

Torsion twist.

[@marywood2848]

Are you still on You Tube? if so could you advise me on something? I have a 2001 Ford Sport Trac with undercarriage all rusted-could you advise what spray etc I can use--can't find a mechanic to do it but need it done- I live in Rhode Island

[@siftedsoul]

If the integrity of the rocker panels, suspension parts or brake lines are compromised you need to replace them properly so you don't kill yourself and or someone else when something fails at highway speed. If your parts are ok there are rust proofing products available at you're local hardware store or parts store that come in rattle cans. There will be two different cans you need to buy.

[@ROBBANKS666666]

Nice

[@munnday86]

Thanks

[@omarghamrawi5919]

Please Can i use it for, Ford Explorer 2010 xlt?

[@munnday86]

Not sure.if it will fit..

[@imrelentless9577]

​@munnday86 when u say lower axle what do u mean by that? Do I just lower the jack after I take out the wheels and the jack stand off the tow hitch where it connects to the frame?

[@roynugent896]

What is ur thoughts on the 3in torsion keys

[@munnday86]

Roy Nugent dont do it not worth it... Everyone prefers the 3inch body lift.

[@GamerBros-hk5gn]

Can I use those on my 2007 Ford sport trac

[@munnday86]

No. The 2007 has independent rear suspension.

[@joelrivera8758]

What about the front. How do u get I️t to raise

[@munnday86]

joel rivera i raised the front by cranking up the torsion bar bolts.

[@zachmoresette2269]

Can u use these for a 2010 sport trac?

[@munnday86]

No . that modle has coil springs. Not leaf springs

[@masonblankenship7917]

is this a 4wd?

[@munnday86]

Nope its 2wd.. :(

[@fordedge01ify]

Hey what up dude you have the stock shocks

[@munnday86]

Yes running stock shocks

[@creeatd]

Your budget 2 inch lift!

[@kethannorth886]

Where can I order the shackles??

[@munnday86]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AXF8F7Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=munnday86-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01AXF8F7Q&linkId=87b95fcc0b294e8645bb54157985b0b7

[@h.m.sdasilveira5710]

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[@tonybrown2135]

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[@scrapthatcrap2021]

Anybody know if this would work on an Ford Explorer XLT?

[@munnday86]

Yes they share the same rear shackles.

[@scrapthatcrap2021]

@@munnday86 awesome, thanks!

[@cgrigg1]

what about the front

[@munnday86]

Just torsion twist.

[@codenameexoliby6020]

Where do you jack up the car in the rear? The owners manual is completely useless and no help at all.

[@munnday86]

codename exoliby the reare end. Under the pumpkin

[@codenameexoliby6020]

Thanks bro

[@codenameexoliby6020]

munnday86 also how do you lower that rear wheel axle? And how did you get the lead spring to move down to fit in the new shackles place. Your help is much appreciated brother.

[@munnday86]

codename exoliby lift the body up and put on jackstands. On the frame.i put mine on the the trailer hitch.like in the video.. Take the wheels off and lower the rear axle .put the jack on the pumpkin and lower the pumpkin all the way to the ground. And that will give you enough space to put on the shackles.

[@codenameexoliby6020]

munnday86 oh man THANK YOU!!! I finally was able to install them and your advice made all the difference. One quick question though.. what torque specs did you use to tighten the shackle bolts

[@elromanicobaby]

what u using pb blaster for u have 0 rust ☠️

[@munnday86]

just helps

[@billpeirce7456]

What about yr frount

[@munnday86]

Bill Peirce torsion twist. Watch my video...

[@davidwieda794]

@@munnday86 I've been looking for your video on the Torsion Twist for the front end lift to match the 2" rear shackle replacement. Can't find it. Will you link it to the top of this posting as a part 2 of this build?

[@davidwieda794]

Ignore... I feel stupid. Found the video of the Torsion Twist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3ivmnltnd6WmZI - Ridiculously easy. Thanks for putting that out there.

[@jasonvanderkolk2097]

Not that easy to do with one that's been in a northern state - I mean Michigan. Purchased in Pennsylvania!! SALTED ROADS!!!!!

[@tonybrown2135]

Amazon says those rear shackles don't fit 🤫

[@rbabarsky01]

Tony Brown I have an 05 sport trac and it tells me the same thing ....

[@munnday86]

THEY FIT ITS WHAT I BOUGHT...

[@tonybrown2135]

@@munnday86 that's what we bought too. Just thought it was funny.

[@Inglorious1]

I ordered the 2 to 3 inch shackle, if i can get the 3 inch set to work do i need to change the shocks to longer? I can get rancho adjustable(stock to 2inch or stock to 4inch). Ty kindly.

[@munnday86]

I would go with the longer shocks to be on the safe side..

[@chrisz.9974]

@@munnday86 what size shocks did you go with?

[@munnday86]

@@chrisz.9974 procomp es9000