Lowering Parts/Kits for 2005 XLT 2WD

[Ean Stanhope]

Looking at the possibility of lowering my truck, but having some issues finding any parts that fit...

If anyone could provide suggestions as to what parts to get and/or reliable links for parts, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Trying to go for maybe a 2-3 inch drop in the front and dropping the rear to level it out (4-5 inches?)

 

[Phil V]

My truck is lowered 2-2.5 in front and 3 in the rear. Explorer Express sold a kit and I also got some torsion keys from Illusive Fabrications. This was all years ago.

You will need lowering blocks and new U bolts for the rear. Personally wouldn't go any more than 3 inches. It doesn't leave much suspension travel at all. I also have smaller bump stops and it still hits them often enough

In the front you lower it using the torsion bar bolts or drop keys. I really wouldn't go any more than 2.5 in the front. I have removed the bump stops and instead it just rubs the fender liner

http://shop.illusivefabrications.com/drop-torsion-keys/ranger-explorer-drop-torsion-keys/

Here is the link to the keys if you want to go that route. I know nothing of blocks maybe someone else can chime in

If you do lower it you're going to want some new shocks asap. I use the doetshe tech nitro slammer from Brian at Illusive