Looking into my first lift

[bfellows002]

First of I'm a newbie, just starting to really work on getting my truck to where I want it. I have a nearly bone stock '07 XLT, I'm in the market for new tires and an inexpensive lift and am pretty sold on the Mickey ATZs in a 285/75 16.

I've looked at body kits but I'm not really a fan. I'm pretty sold on the torsion bar crank. I ran across this kithttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Explorer-Ranger-3-Frt-2-Rear-Lift-Kit-w-Shocks-/260738713050?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ARanger&hash=item3cb53d05da on ebay.

I like the thought of the add a leaf and new shocks to compensate for the additional height. Any thoughts or opinions on it the kit?

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Junk. Don't waste your time with aftermarket torsion keys.

Crank your stock keys and put an extended shackle on the back.

Some new shocks and you're done.

 

[CHKNFKR]

Junk. Don't waste your time with aftermarket torsion keys.

Crank your stock keys and put an extended shackle on the back.

Some new shocks and you're done.

And you're not broke.

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[Sasquatch_Ryda]

And you're not broke.

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What exactly is that supposed to mean?

Cranking stock keys = free

Extended shackles = $50.00

Shocks should be around 50 each depending on how fancy you want to get.

And an alignment which he would need anyways....

 

[CHKNFKR]

What exactly is that supposed to mean?

Cranking stock keys = free

Extended shackles = $50.00

Shocks should be around 50 each depending on how fancy you want to get.

And an alignment which he would need anyways....

That was my point.

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[bfellows002]

Sounds like solid advice. I like a more cost effective approach. I was thinking of cranking the stock keys, wasn't too sure if different keys were any better.

I'm not looking to go to crazy with the truck, it's my daily driver (+ it's still under warranty). Just want to get it a little better setup for off road. Would the RS5000s be pretty solid?

I want to get the truck up a little bit from the ground then time for some skid plates. Mud packs into the cross member a little too quick.