95 explorer 4x4 suspension

[kngfdrgn]

so crawled under the explorer today to get started tearing down the front end and noticed that my suspension consits only of a strut, a 2 1/4" swaybar and a bumb stop right above the lower control arm. It doesnt look like theres any room for a spring either, is this stock? I thought explorers had the same front end as rangers. I was going to modify the suspension anyway but I'm just wondering if ford made the poor design choice or if it was the guy I bought the truck from.

 

[Snoranger]

Welcome to the world of torsion bars.

 

[kngfdrgn]

I have this sinking feeling that my suspension swap just went from easy to some serious fab work

 

[Snoranger]

I have this sinking feeling that my suspension swap just went from easy to some serious fab work

Tell us what your plans are. We can help you spend your money!

 

[kngfdrgn]

well I was originally going to swap it with an f250 lowering kit, I expected a little cutting and grinding to fit and moving the rear shackle mounts, now I'm thinking I may be better off going to a coilover kit.