Why you can't get lifts for 1995 Explorers

**Jim Oaks** · 12-21-2008, 02:19 PM

I've been asked this a few times and figured I would post it here for reference.

Question - Why can't I find a suspension lift for a 1995 Ford Explorer?

Answer - The problem on the 1995 Ford Explorer is the rear torsion bar mounts. Ford welded the rear torsion bar mounts to the frame. From 1996+ the mounts were bolted on.

A Superlift kit could be used, but you would have to cut the mounts off of the frame.

Superlift does not recommend their kit due to the difficulty of properly aligning the mounting brackets for the torsion bars. The reason for the new torsion bar mounts is to lower the rear of the torsion bars to equal the height of the front of the torsion bar. There is also a bracket that drops the lower control arms so the front axle shafts are not at too large of an angle.

So in a nutshell, if you're looking for a used Ford Explorer and have a desire to lift it, stay away from the 1995 model year unless you want to do custom fabrication.

Now you know.

jdc215 · 04-12-2009, 04:05 PM

nice

**detty_motorsports** · 09-23-2009, 12:13 AM

thats good to know..... thanks for the info

rngrdngr · 10-28-2009, 12:07 AM

For the 2wd models Camburg makes 3 lift kits for 95 explorers (ranger edge page) and summit racing sells lift keys. i have a 6in lift on my 95 from camburg with dual shocks and i gota say im very happy with the lift but i did cost a pretty penny.

clinton · 12-20-2009, 08:28 AM

i have a 2003 sports trac i want to put a lift on can anyone tell me what i got 2 do to lift it. i been trying to find out if spindel out of a a different truck would work but cant find any info. i like to know if f150 spindels are the same than i would buy them.doing the back is not a problem

**ForOffRoadDriving** · 03-16-2010, 10:56 AM

i beleive i checked out the spindle idea for someone else with the same question and it was a no go, the dimensions were way too far off to make it work.

12-21-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
Jim Oaks Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: Dedicated trail rig! Posts: 4,119 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Why you can't get lifts for 1995 Explorers I've been asked this a few times and figured I would post it here for reference. Question - Why can't I find a suspension lift for a 1995 Ford Explorer? Answer - The problem on the 1995 Ford Explorer is the rear torsion bar mounts. Ford welded the rear torsion bar mounts to the frame. From 1996+ the mounts were bolted on. A Superlift kit could be used, but you would have to cut the mounts off of the frame. Superlift does not recommend their kit due to the difficulty of properly aligning the mounting brackets for the torsion bars. The reason for the new torsion bar mounts is to lower the rear of the torsion bars to equal the height of the front of the torsion bar. There is also a bracket that drops the lower control arms so the front axle shafts are not at too large of an angle. So in a nutshell, if you're looking for a used Ford Explorer and have a desire to lift it, stay away from the 1995 model year unless you want to do custom fabrication. Now you know. __________________ I might not be able to vote for a new President this fall, but I can vote against the Democrats to try and lessen their power. Five more years of payments, and my kids will be mine!! Check out my Ranger Militia ProfileHERE Follow Me Vote For TRS In Top 4x4 Sites

10-28-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
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04-12-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
jdc215 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Year: 1989 Make: ford Model: Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD and weekend ORV Posts: 65 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	nice

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detty_motorsports mudd puppy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: chillicothe,ohio Year: 1988/1992 Make: ford/ford Model: bronco 2/ranger Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: Whatever I want!!! Posts: 286 Rep Power: 2 iTrader: (0)	thats good to know..... thanks for the info

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clinton New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kentucky Year: 2000 Make: ford Model: ranger sport 6in lift 3in body 35 in pro comps Engine: 4.0 Class: 2wd Used For: everyday Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	i have a 2003 sports trac i want to put a lift on can anyone tell me what i got 2 do to lift it. i been trying to find out if spindel out of a a different truck would work but cant find any info. i like to know if f150 spindels are the same than i would buy them.doing the back is not a problem

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