98 lift questions

[William Spitzer]

i know there are alot of threads about lifting 98+ trucks, but i couldnt find any about what im thinking about doing. ive found these 2 kits

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Explorer-Ranger-3-Frt-2-Rear-Lift-Kit-w-Shocks-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a1998Q7cModelQ3aRangerQQhashZitem3cb53d05daQQitemZ260738713050QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Summit-Racing-7800000-Body-Lift-Kit-7888300-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQfitsZYearQ3a1998Q7cModelQ3aRangerQQhashZitem5643fd78e3QQitemZ370507872483QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

now, has anyone ever done anything like this? Is there anything i should know before attempting this? any imput would be appreciated.

 

[Jsommers]

yes there are tons of trucks on here with that setup.
most guys dont waste the money on the torsion key because its exactly the same as cranking the stock keys up.

if i was going to lift a 98+ i would crank the trosion bars and but some lift shackes on it then do a body lift.

 

[bilzy7]

Noone answers these because they have already been answered 50 times.
Aftermarket torsion bar keys allow you to lift from bout 2 inches without putting extra stress on the bolt. Add a leaf is a waste in my opinion, but so is that whole kit you showed. Extended shocks... Buy a different brand. All in all... Crank the torsion bar bolt and you'll be ok.... Just don't max it out 1.5-2 inches above stock is safe. Add a leaf makes rear end stiff. Get explorer springs. Don't plan on lifting front end above 2 inches unless you wanna spend the money on a real lift kit... Or a long travel from Dixon bros racing.

 

[bilzy7]

Explorer leaves, belltech shackles... Body lift is up to you. I bought one but I'm thinking of just selling it...