A few questions about explorer leaf springs

[Broncojumper87]

First question what year explorer should I look for? I would assume that as long as its not the independent rear or the mono leaf it's all the same but just want to make sure before I go to the local yard. Next question how lift can I get from combining some of the bronco pack with the explorer? I have a 4 inch lift and I'm trying to get rid of the block in the rear.

 

[brinker88]

96-01 is a good base to start.

 

[Broncojumper87]

What about the earlier models?

 

[brinker88]

Yea those work as well, but usually have more mileage on them.

 

[Broncojumper87]

I see thanks for help

 

[88_Eddie]

newer the better, less miles on them the better, dont get a mono leaf, independent rears use coils or struts so they wont have leaves

 

[Shran]

There's also a difference between 2 door and 4 door Ex leaf springs, usually the 4 door has one more leaf and is stiffer. Any year before 01 is fine, just use your judgement at the junkyard to see how sagged out they are.