2001 Sport Trac Lift Kit

[Edwin Mierisch]

Hi, I became a new owner of a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac just a few weeks ago.

I was wondering how much can I lift the front of the truck by adjusting the torsion bar adjusters.

What is the maximum I can lift the front. Now, would this stiff the front suspension?

Thanks

 

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[Yardsale]

A little stiffer because the suspension is being preloaded.



Doing this will effectively lower the wheels and reduce the available down-travel. You may notice this as a jolt or loss of steering traction when driving across dips and potholes when the wheels can't follow the terrain and are off the ground. With a 2WD, there will be no loss of forward traction.

 

[Johnny O]

It will be okay as long as you don't go higher than 1.5", 2.0" at most. You will need to have the front end aligned after. I did it on a Ranger and my first Sport Trac, they were a little stiffer but not objectionable and I liked it better. (Gen 2 Tracs do not have torsion bars.)