LOWERED 2003 XLT 4X4

[Ezzrett]

I lowered my beloved Sport-Trac 2 inches all around. Using Torque Keys on the front, and new Sprung Blocks and Bolts on the rear. Has anyone else lowered their toys and did anyone have any trouble ? Mine now handles so well its amazing !!i

 

[swshawaii]

Looks nice Ezzrett. Lowered 3 inches front and rear using re-clocked drop keys and cast iron blocks. Tried loosening the torsion bolts and only got about a 1-1/2" front drop with the bolts almost out. Removed front rubber bump stops and have yet to bottom out. Handles well, but the biggest handling improvement was upgrading the rear sway bar after tires and shocks. Three aftermarket larger diameter rear sway bars were available, but are now discontinued. Addco 633, Explorer Express X-Spec, and Hellwig 7648. Very knowledgeable and helpful member @DILLARD000 may have a new Hellwig 7648 for sale if you are interested.

 

[Ezzrett]

Thank you ever so much for the information. The pic is what mine looked like before lowering !!!

 

[DILLARD000]

No Helwig 7648 for sale here, sorry.
Though I may be looking for rear end parts soon.
Some really nice looking ExSTs there!

 

[Adrenalin 4Play]

Thanks! I am planning on a 2” drop also

 

[Ezzrett]

NICE !! The next time I want to seriously pamper myself, I intend to put a Gen 2 in the driveway!!

 

[Todd Z]

Nice job.... enjoy it..

 

[Ezzrett]

Thank you !!