1998 Explorer Question

[jjt2nd]

I have a 98 explorer sport. It has the auto 4wd on it.. I've been told that the hubs are always locked on this version of 4x4, but I'm not so sure about that. I would like to know what I need to do to get this thing trail worthy. I can find NOTHING for this year model. I suspect that the ranger lifts for the same year will work, but I'm skeptical. Anybody have a clue? I sure don't. <p></p><i></i>

[Kris Guilbeaux]

Superlift makes a lift for the 98 Explorer. Yes it is simular to the Ranger lift. Body lifts are available, as well as cranking the torsion bars with shackles in the rear. <br><br>There are other ways to make your Explorer Trail worthy lockers are available. <br><br>Not much can be done with the Hubs being engaged all the time, except cutting every thing out and install a solid axle in its spot. <p></p><i></i>

[Sexy Evil ST]

Howdy!<br><br>Well, I guess I'm the 2nd Gen Explorer expert on this website.<br><br>As far as lifts, I'm not really sure what suspension lifts are available. If there is one, it's probably from Superlift.<br><br>I'm pretty sure body lifts are available. Performance Accessories is the company that should have a body lift for your model. <br><br>Be very careful if you try to buy something for a Ranger and try to put it on an Explorer. Rangers do have a lot of similarities, but they do have differences. The big one being that all Explorers have the leaf springs mounted under the rear axle and Rangers have the leaf springs over the rear axles. And of course the rear shocks mount differently too.<br><br>The cheapest easiest way to get it more trail worthy for the least amount of money would be to do:<br> 3" body lift<br> 32"/33" aggressive offroad tires<br> Powertrax locker in the rear and maybe one for the front.<br><br>*** Warning - you can't put a Powertrax locker in the front until you do the brown wire mod that disables the Auto mode.<br>You can find more info on the brown wire mod on www.explorerforum.com. I really don't know a whole lot about the brown wire mod because it doesn't apply to my Sport Trac. <p></p><i></i>