Modified $40 1.5" lift S.F. (Pics fixeed)

[smacaroni]

Someone talk to me about the Explorer or F150 spring thing. What years fit? How much lift over stock? Bolt in? Do they move the axle position?
Thanks

I'm happy with the Exploder spring. Yes they bolt in easy enough, I may have had to take the grinder to them slightly, but nothing huge. Axle moves forward a tiny bit, I can't recall off the top of my head, it's not enough to notice once the wheels are mounted.
My only piece of advice is if you're buying used springs, take one from the left side of two different vehicles (unless you live in a country that drives on the wrong side of the road, in which case, two right side springs) because the crap that collects on the curb side makes more rust and thus it's more difficult to remove.

ETA: get new U-bolts, I got mine bent by a local big rig supplier for $28. I had to turn the bolt that holds the leaf stack around and I would suggest replacing that with a new one as well. IIRC these were $3 ea.

[jeepfan93]

Well I'll see. I have a new pair of rear springs, but looking for a bit more flex or softer ride in the rear. I deal with a spring manufacturer directly so prices aren't a concern for new stuff. I thought if the Explorer or F150 had thinner leaves but more of them, I could get a better ride. Then again, I have 2 RC front springs with 2.5 AAL front and rear so I'm sre anything would ride better. But to be honest, my ride is pretty good. All the extra weight helps. Gearing up for an SOA so if anything I would rather the rear axle go back an inch. Just to not cut the door side of the wheel well.

[smacaroni]

I know bupkis about vehicle suspension.
The Exploder spring has an overload leaf, here's a comparison photo to the stocker for an 82 Limited:

[blake5179]

Just curious about the Exploder rear springs, it looks like 1st and 2nd gen exploders would probably all have the same rear suspension ('91-'01)
Is that what these springs came from?

[Hippie Metal]

Flexxy pitcherz!!!

[coreyw454]

has anyone on here done this? I know this is a way old thread. I got the same hangers used here but they do look pretty weak. I am wondering if anyone has put any miles on this setup with these hangers?

[blazer3664]

Second rig I have done it to





Never had any problems with them.

Never tried to air out this rig either, I can only imagine it would fly like a brick, and land worse.


Rig is currently in rebuild status. These mounts are one of few things that will NOT be changed.

[coreyw454]

thanks for the reply. alright, hopefully next weekend I will be installing them.