I lifted my 2018 Explorer Sport 3"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2020
- In this video, I Lifted my Explorer Sport with the Traxda 2" all-around kit, and 275/55/20 (the 55 series AT tires gives an additional 1" of lift) tires. I walk you through the kit and installation. I also talk about the pro and cons of this kit. I also mentioned how it handles, and most importantly why I decided to lift Bullet....turns out it looks pretty good as well! I also mention a rule of thumb "if you lift you must widen the tract" to counteract raising the center of gravity. I did that with 1" Hubcentric Spacers and wider tires.
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2. Kensun LED High Beams
3. UPR Catch Can
4. K&N Typhoon Intake
5. Traxda 2" lift kit
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Sweet vid sir! And "Bullit"....is a bad ride for sure! I am currently on my third Explorer. Had the 15, the 17 and now the 18 Sport. It's a whole different kind of beast! I'm considering a lift install and you just pointed me in the right direction! Thanks for taking the time to post your your ride and your experiences with it!
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I'm glad I can be helpful to you.
Love your build. I got a 2010 Explorer pretty suped up. Will probably get a 2018 in the future. Thx for the vid
Thanks! Yeah man go for it!
gonna be installing one of these tomorrow, great vid
Thanks. Show me what it looks like when you're done.
You should make a video of it.
@@saynomore9837 so I guess you didn't Ike mine 😒😂
Great content man! Love it !
Thank you!
Looks great. Good choice.
Thanks
Wow this is a great build, I think I would personally go for the leveling kit so that the front had more ground clearance, but I mostly drive on rock in Colorado so it's kindof non-negotiable lol. Does that front lower fender ever get stuck in sand and mud for you when offroad? I'm coming from a 2006 Land Rover LR3 with 32.5" on a 2.5 inch lift and I'm thinking of a setup super similar to yours.
Thanks. Nothing ever drag or touch the sand...it's the perfect hight for the beaches on the North East.
Looks great lifted!
Thanks. The look is one of a few reasons why I'm so torn about removing it.
@@blacktalonsport1262 I put 1.5 inch wheel spacers on my 2014 and that helped a lot. I want to do an exhaust up grade. Have you looked into this? Also I have this crappy sync 2 radio that has to go!
@@gmoll7535 I have 1" custom Hubcentric Spacers. I have a complete exhaust from the turbos back. It's PPE Catless Downpipes, a custom Xpipe (eliminating the third cat), and a Borla S-Type Cat-back with CF tips. I've made videos on each of them plus an exhaust Compilation video (recently) that should give you an idea of how my setup sounds. If you're looking for a good "sounding" exhaust you might only want to do a cat back only otherwise, it will be loud and not sound as great.
Just left a like clean explorer!!
I appreciate that. Thanks!
Nice video sir good info thinking about lifting my 2017 xlt thanks
Thanks
Did you get it your 2017 lifted if so what's your thoughts and was it about choice I'm worried about doing it
I have a 2.5 inch leveling kit and it cause a lilttle vibration from the cv axel at acceleration or high speed... with 2 inch you dont feel any vibration ? Im thinking about modify my lift to down a litlle bit the cv axel angle and want to know how much i have to cut on my lift
No I am not experiencing any vibration due to axles. I suggest you balance your wheels, and see if your tires are in good condition. I don't recommend cutting your lift. Your better off just getting a 2" if you feel like your lift is putting too much angle on your axles.
Hello, i like you video! Please link for hub centric spacers, I can't find them with lips that fit my Ford Explorer.
Thanks you. What year do you have?
I believe that you would be very happy with a running board of your choice on your Explorer to help with your desired optics of being lower and wide.
There are several options of running boards and rock sliders with step ups for you to choose from so I think you would get your optic pleasure LOL
Those things add too much wight, block the jack points too much for my taste. Running boards wouldn't change the gap in the finders at all so adding them wouldn't really give an optical illusion like you're suggesting.
Love it bro! This looks sick. Has the effected your ride quality on pavements?
Thanks. I'm experiencing problems braking the sway bar link brackets, and blowing struts through the strut mounts every 30-50k miles. Ive made a video on that problem. We have too many unforgiving pot holes in NYC. Other than that you barely notice its lifted.
May i ask, how are the axles and other Drive train components holding up with this lift?
Yes you may, I haven't had any issues with them directly related to the lift. I've replaced my axles due to high mileage/normal wear, and my transmission was replaced (due to Premier Ford blowing it) in an unrelated situation. This 2" kit don't put that much "angle" on the drive train to affect it negatively.
My two issues have been I keep braking the Sway Bar link bracket, and my front struts keep blowing through the mounts due to NYC's notorious potholes.
I have the same kit on mine. I noticed your sway bar brackets are on upside down. I put mine on that way when I first installed then immediately found out I had them upside down. The L in the link bracket goes right around the bracket on the strut. Not sure it that would help with the breaking of the brackets of not
Good eye...I've been meaning to change them 🤣
Actually I take that back. They're not on wrong. They only fit one way.
Hello again. I see where one company sells a 1.25" leveling kit, while another sells a 2" leveling kit. Which is correct to actually make it level please?
Sup, which company's?
I wish you could’ve shown the axle. The reason I ask is because I did install the 3 inch leveling kit in front on mine with a 275/65 I pushed it a lot with the tire but most definitely doing the cuts you did for your 275 tire. Really helpful you pointing that out. But the reason I ask about the axle is because my shop is saying that it’s stretched out on mine a little to much don’t know if that happened on yours where the axle is slightly downward. Hope I made sense and hoping for reply please.
I haven't had any issues with my axles at all. With the 2" kit (I gained an inch from my tire size 275/55/20)it doesn't put much angle on anything because it's minor. 3" kits I would imagine that would happen. You must have 18's with that tire right?
@@blacktalonsport1262 yes I have 18s oh okay now that’s understandable thank you for your response
Do you think this would apply the same way if the Ford Explorer is 4WD? Mine already has more height than FWD because of that but i'm having to replace the rear brakes so last night when I had to jack both sides up I opened my door to unlock the parking brake and really enjoyed the feeling of it sitting higher and took a nice long look around the whip and said damn I should get this on a lift kit 🥵
What year and trim is your Explorer?
I just had to do my rear brakes last week...nightmare to order brakes (the right size) for these things being that the Police use them, and the Sport has the largest brakes.
@@blacktalonsport1262 2017 XLT but not the police interceptor and yeah I consulted with one of my mechanic buddies to order the right calipers. I guess with the vented rotors you have to buy the heavy duty calipers not the standards so it took a few tries and screenshots of my cart but I eventually ordered everything correctly. AutoZone had a deal 20% off 100+ spent and 15% off brake pads and rotors so I scored everything for 446.00 after taxes. Tire Kingdom quoted me a grand to do it but I enjoy this kind of work anyways. Letting the bolts soak in penetrating oil right now cause everything is rusted up and seized. Did you replace the brake line hose too? Your whip looks dope btw!
@@saltycalf8379 oh ok. The Sport/Platinum has about an inch lower springs. That don't say much about the seem weld in the finderwell. All of them can't run 55 series tires without rubbing. Even after I had so much cut away it still rubbed when I turn all the way left only.
I did calipers, pads, and rotors. I had to order the calipers three times before I just gave in and went to the dealer.
finally someone did it!
Yes Sir!
Hey man. Nice Explorer you got there. I have a 2017 sport. I saw that you have Bilstein shocks and struts. How come you didnt use the Bilstein 5100 struts and shocks?
Thanks I appreciate that. The problem is the same with finding products for 18's...no listing Bilstein only has the B6 available.
@@blacktalonsport1262 yea your right. I did a little more research. I cant believe no one makes a non spacer lift for these Explorers. Not much to explore when they are so low to the ground lol. Great content btw. Keep it up!!
@@Jrizzo303 Thanks
Nice video
Thank you!
Your video says 2 in all the way around but the traxda website says 1.25 in rear and 2 in front for the 102040 kit. Is it 2 inches due to the bigger tires? And did you use extra spacer plates on the front or is this the 102040 kit only without spacer plates? I'm asking because I love the look and I want it. Lol.
Good question! When I got the kit it was 2" all around, and the size (275/55/20) tires I first had gave me an extra inch to make a total of 3" (as seen in the thumbnail photo) lift. When I change the tires to 265/50/20 that put me back to a 2" lift. I believe Traxda has done an update (they even contacted me about my specs exactly) to their Explorer kit. I'm not sure what the "update" was but I can't find my exact kit anymore. I suggest you get the closest to 2" all around with tires no taller than 50 series. I also have 1" Hubcentric Spacers because I needed clearance back when I had the 55 series tires....yes they rubbed when turning all the way left.
Awesome man. I appreciate the information!
Anytime
One more question for ya. I noticed the explorer has no camber adjustment. Did raising it throw the camber out of specs when you had your alignment done? And if so, did you have to buy aftermarket camber adjustment bolts to correct it?
@@jlmoody1986 the car drives straight...but if you look at the alignment report after installing this kit you will scratch your head lol. I have front, and rear camber bolts (never installed) and will get the Steeda rear toe arms once I lower Bullet. The adjustment for alignment will just about always be out of adjustment due to the lift....but again it drives straight! Tire wear tells the story best. A good alignment getting camber and toe as close to "spec" helps a lot.
Can you tell me if you ever blew a strut mount while using the 275/55/20 tires? This seems like it would give it much more cushion.
I blew a mount every 30-40k miles. The bigger tire didn't help.
I have the 2 inch lift. Thing of keeping it on rear. But, lower the front a bit with the leveling kit instead. Do not how much difference this will make in ride harshness. Or if it will help reduce stress on strut mounts.
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@@ALLEAREALESTATE if you don't live in a city (like NYC) that has terrible potholes you might not have to do anything. Explorers come with a rake so if you removed the 2" and only did a leveling kit it's possible you might not have the same issue as me...I have seen stock Height Explorers have this same issue though. Explorers have weak front strut mounts. All the miles I used to put on Bullet have accelerated the life of my strut mounts.
I live in the Philippines. Roads here are much worse than NYC. Had to lift the car just to keep it from dragging on the highways here. Less than 20,000 miles and already blowing strut mounts. This vehicle is just not made for countries like this. And, I wound up getting parts from US and replacing myself due to the incompetence of local dealer. @@blacktalonsport1262
If your changing rims anyway probably easier to just use a different offset instead of using wheel spacers. +38-25mm would be around positive 13mm offset
If I go the route of taking the lift off, and changing my wheels I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.
Whats the lift called and where did u get it?
It is the Traxda 2" all-around kit. I purchased it directly from Traxda's site
Didn’t catch what size rims those are.
I’d appreciate the info boss 💪🏽
They're 20x9 +38 offset. Anytime
Got link for the roof bars?
Unfortunately I don't. I got the cross bars from Ebay. If you search "oem style cross bars" that should bring up a bunch.
i did a 2.5inch on the front and a 1.5inch on the back, with 255/60R20, had an alignement done and they said its putting to much stress on my axel.
Yeah I would imagine so. 2" is the sweet spot to not have much of an affect on the angel for the axles. That tire size don't rub? That aspect ratio is interesting
@@blacktalonsport1262 it only rubs on the washer for the subframe, but only on my passenger side
Yeah the shop trimmed both side of them washers.
@@blacktalonsport1262 i was going to i have a grinder in my garage, but my wife and I are trading it in tomorrow so i put it all back to stock
Strut Tower Blown Out, you mentioned this happened to you before. Can you tell me what the repair entailed? And where to get parts?
The repair is to replace the mount. Unfortunately, nobody makes an "upgraded" mount for Explorer so that's a part that I would just replace when it happens. The shop I go to blames the lift kit for adding too much force on the rubber bushing in the mount.
@@blacktalonsport1262 Just found out it is blown. But am leaving on a flight to the US. Do not have time to take it apart. Would like to get parts while I am in US. Should I just get strut mount, or is there anything else I might need? Thanks
@@ALLEAREALESTATE yeah its just the strut mounts.
May I ask if you tried using the 275/55/20 tires without lift kit? I put them on before 2 inch lift and they rubbed some. Seemed to rub more after the lift? Did not want to cut so I removed them. I am wondering If I cut, can I run the 275`s without lift kit. Less chance of strut damage?
@@blacktalonsport1262
Fuel economy change with the new wheels and tires and then lift?
I don't document fuel economy due to all the mods, and how much I drive (driving habits as well 😉) I usually get 14-15 MPG's sometimes lower.
@@blacktalonsport1262 my ford explorer 2012 3.5 fuel distance 28MPG
Has anyone ever done an air lift kit? That way you could just raise it when needed?
BTW, with all the work you have done on Bullit, have you ever thought of adding a RAPTOR badge? Hehe
Yes a guy in the groups had a coilover/bagged setup. He sold it now. It's not something I feel would work well with my use 😉 I'm not a fan of using badges from another car...I don't even understand why people remove badges.
Did it affect anything is it hard going around sharp curves or any curves does it mess with gas mileage
It didn't affect anything really. You barely know you have it handling wise. I don't document MPG's due to how much I drive, how I drive, and the fact that many of my mods hurt MPG's.
Thank you
@@taylorhollis1949 You're welcome
Can you lift the 2021 ST ?
Yes. Traxda has a kit for them I believe.
Can you put the links please
Sure!
The Traxda lift kit
traxda.com/11-18-ford-explorer-lift-kit-102040.html
I got a lowered ride height on mine i might left because this looks lit
I want to lower mine lol Thanks though
@@blacktalonsport1262 its good for maneuvering but you have to be careful of curbs
@@RAITYUS360 I live in NYC so I'm use to them...not my suspension though😒
Ever thought about putting a bull bar on it??
Yeah just before I got it. I had one on my previous car. The parking sensors would be blocked, and I felt like it would hurt aerodynamics. Plus parking is bad enough due to its size I passed on that idea.
Hey buddy. I’m gonna lift my 2020 ST
Sup! Ok cool. For the look or do you plan on off-roading?
Gotta get those front windows tinted.
Already did. You can see that on my IG
I did 20% to match the rear
Modify an Interceptor Utility please?
Sure just supply one and I'll do it 😁
Nice
Thanks!
Is this a 3 inch or 2 inch cause in the comments I read something about it being a 2 inch broski 😬
It's a 2" lift, and the tires gave me 1" for a 3" overall.
@@blacktalonsport1262 I might just have to order the 2 inch but from my understanding the 275 tire still fit right I just might have to do those mods you did. The weird thing that my leveling kit description said 3 but it’s actually measured as a 2.5 after measuring it.
@@Ceez_therepperbarber777 as long as your overall height isn't over 30" it will fit without rubbing.
@@Ceez_therepperbarber777 That's what the measurements are after you put them on. Any 2" lift will measure 1.5" afterwards and a 3" will be 2.5" afterwards.
Perhaps the Title should be...
"I Had Some Mechanics Lift My Explorer 3 Inches...."
"Here's the Result.. ."
What's your problem?
Any ride difference ?
Nope! I was expecting it to change however, it didn't. I also believe that's because of the rule of thumb...if you lift you must widen the stance a bit. Wider tires, and spacers counteract a higher center of gravity.
@@blacktalonsport1262 The ride didn’t change because you are still using stock suspension components. Just turning at high rate of speeds the center of gravity is now higher. I will be lifting my Explorer this spring.
@@EverydayCars Ture! I have wider tires, and 1" spacers to counteract the higher center of gravity.
You need new tires lol. Damn those are almost bald 🤣
Look at my alteraine tire review video. This video was recorded prior to that one.
I have one I'd like to lift!
Go for it!
I just bought a 2018 Explorer wat your Instagram I need to send pics and I. Need ideas
It's BlackTalon Sport. Congrats!
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Thanks
@@blacktalonsport1262 how much did something like that cost I was thinking about lifting my explorer
It was in the $400 range. Hopefully you don't have NYC potholes in your city. I brake Sway Bar link, and struts blow through the mounts every 30-40k miles. So if you don't have potholes and you don't drive that amount of miles then lift it.
@@blacktalonsport1262 I live in Virginia the streets are ok here
Nice! My family and I love VA. If we leave NYC it's one of the states we're strongly considering though MD is at the top of our list.
Do you know any1 that has lifted a 2019 kia sorento?
Umm Nope
I always wanted to do this to an explorer like an old cop one but wow this looks horrrrrrible I couldn't drive that haha
You don't have to like it. I love how it looks. Its also very functional. I drive on the beach. This lift allows me to not drag anything on the beach.