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Old 01-12-2005, 09:46 AM
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Well I am looking into lowering my explorer some and wanted to know if there were any shops that could install camber kits for a decent price on my truck. Also, if they could do a good job of aligning it after its lowered. Thanks for any help.
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I used to have my 98 hammered 5 inches up front and 5 in the rear. Never really had a problem with negitive camber up front.
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The thing is I have a 4x4 and I've talked to alot of people with explorers and the 4x4s are tough to drop right. They said a max of 2.5" before the axles will have trouble up front.
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I think so. I had 2wd
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Wow, you successfully made a Suburban look like a minivan. Congrats!
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I've looked into it and I think I'll just go for some 22s instead and leave it stock height unless it looks bad. Only problem is tires. How long do you think I can get out of some 420 rated tires? What brands are better as far as tread wear?
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Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico have a treadwear of 420 and on tires.com they only trun $252.00 for 265/35/22.
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