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Name: Jamie ... Occupation: Elevator Design Worlds Tallest Buildings ... Interests: Ranger Based Vehicles and OFFROAD ...
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There are 3 different t bar "spring rates" the V8's have the stiffest bars. 96-97 have no isolator pad between the frame rail and the t bar (noisy) the 98+ has a green pad to isolate noise
The weight difference between a sohc and v8 is not much, maybe 150# for the whole drivetrain
A full tank of fuel and the size of the driver can effect how they sit
Age and miles, plus use after that (one that sees bumpy dirt roads springs will soften faster then a highway queen)
First adjust your tire pressure
Then get 1/2 tank of fuel or so
Now with a tape measure and some masking tape put some tape on your fender lip and measure from the ground up at the center of the hubs. Record each corner measurements
I bet you find your front end is at least 1/2" different side to side
Use the t bar bolts (13mm) to level the truck
Drive it, check the measurements and adjust until happy
Now after this you may need a full alignment, I do it with an angle gauge, tape measure, 4 jack stands and some string adjust camber and toe (youtube string alignment)
Not one built/flipped truck leaves my shop without getting leveled
Explorers are all over the map, there is no ryhme or reason to it, they all sag differently. I can usually spot one of my (serviced at my shop) trucks on the road because they sit up properly
If your t bars are shot it you will max out the drivers side bolt and still need adjustment
Rear leaf spring sag will really effect the front end height also
I like a level truck, meaning a level sits on the running board and reads level
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I build custom RBV, specializing in drivetrain conversions, wiring, suspension and complete custom trucks
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