Hey everyone, ive had my truck for a little while but just now jumped on the forums. I love this little truck. 2001 XLT 2WD 2.5L 5 speed manual.

I want to lift it and was thinking about getting a 3in body lift kit. and then cranking my t bars.

Let me know if you have any suggestions on lifting.

Sorry for the bad pic quality...i used my phone to take them.

 

Looks good and welcome. Now on to lifiting! I dont believe that is a edge unless someone has changed bumpers and such, so that means you have no t bars to crank :P. Now to each there own. But personally being its a 2wd 4 banger I would drop that thing and throw some nice wheels and tires on it, it would look sick!

 

Welcome to RF! Slam it!

 

I'm going for this look...

 

nice where in michigan are you from? im in clinton twp

 

Tecumseh, about 20 mins from Ann Arbor.

 

fender badge says xlt. like posted, you don't have t-bars to crank. i forget what options are available for you. welcome to the site. it's gonna be recomended that if you wanna go big with your tires, you are gonna have to re-gear. some might even say to look for a 8.8 rear axle since it's stronger then the 7.5 (i'm assuming that is what you have under there) with either 3:73s or 4:10s. swapping axles is easier and cheaper then buying the gears and having them installed. the 4:10s might be the better choice if you want a 33 or larger.

there are alot of good people on this site and alot of good info.

 

Welcome to R-F!

 

Options:
Body lift
Spindles
Springs
Shackles
AAL
Blocks

a 2.5 with 33's is going to require more than 4.10's. To go back to a stock feel he will need 4.88's. And i would deffintley upgrade to a explorer 8.8 31 spline

 

i knew BL, i wasn't sure where he wanted to go for lift options. i was more wondering about the front part of the lift. the rear and BL, i had a brain fart.

OP see, helpfull peeps. :)

 

welcome to R-F, Avery!

 

looks good, theres 2wd's on 35s here lurking

 

Welcome