Putting the large tires in place helps in figuring out how the planned modifications will be implemented.
Oli is doing final cutting of the suspension bracket seats that are no longer needed. Already the steering machine, suspension system and the front transfer case is out.
It is time to see how the tires will fit. Oli also has an Explorer modified for 38 inches, so measuring his gives us a good estimate of the required cutting. White lines mark roughly the size needed for these tires.
We decide to let the Sport Trac lift more rather than less. This will be the final offset.
This gives you a good idea about the final look of the truck. This is a totally different truck. Radical and in my opinion much improved!
Fender flares will need to cover all treading of the wheels to be legal here.
For the next step I need the disk brake kit and the bushing set as well as the air-bags. Ron, my friend from Colorado, is collecting this stuff for me. Then with the help of FedEx it will be in my hands, hopefully next week.
Project Sport Trac is getting more exciting!
