Got a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport with that classic saggy rear. Looking to replace my mono leaf springs with springs from a 4 door, but having trouble locating parts swap info. I want to find some kind of database that will tell me which other year models will fit my truck…barring that, maybe someone w…

Have you considered a “helper” spring? http://www.bing.com/search?q=leaf+spring+helpers&form=PRHPCS&pc=U146&mkt=en-us&refig=af7fe287da574a1b9d96ee45f9d0438d&qs=AS&pq=leaf+spring+&sk=LS1&sc=8-12&sp=2&cvid=af7fe287da574a1b9d96ee45f9d0438d

Yeah, I put them on, but it’s just not quite enough lift, even moved back toward the spring shackles.

If the ride is otherwise okay, perhaps new slightly longer shackles would do the trick. The “code 3” thing is a new one on me. Sounds like a Ford-specific identifier that a Ford parts guy could clarify for you.

The leaf springs in your Explorer Sport are 2 1/2" wide where on the 4DR Explorer the springs are 3" wide. So the springs are too wide to fit in the front spring shackles.Other than that they’re almost identical. Why not just install the right springs for the vehicle and get the ride height back? …

The 2001-2002 Explorer was low in the rear when new, this came after the Explorer/Firestone roll-over problem to make the vehicles more stable. A quick look at the off road suspension companies doesn’t show any “lift” springs for this vehicle, perhaps due to liability reasons. Raising the ride hei…

Excellent point, Nevada. I’m not sure raising the ride height of an Explorer is such a good idea.

Replacing the springs with oem or equivalent new ones seems like the best choice. If new ones are not available, it may be possible to hire a company to re-temper the old ones.

Yeah, I have no interest in doing any kind of lift that will increase the chance of rolling it, I only want the rear brought up to where it should be. It’s a good 2.75 inches lower than the front, and there’s an annoying bang when I go over bumps. The replacement of the mono leaf with a multi leaf p…

Salvage yards have interchange information . Perhaps if you contacted one of them , they could help .

Ford Explorer Leaf Spring Replacement

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Docnick February 17, 2016, 9:17pm 13

@GeorgeSanjose Yes, I agree them replacing them with the OEM units is the most desirable.

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