A brand new set of Bilsteins will add a 1/2" to the ride height. If you don't believe me try compressing one off the car. There is perhaps a 50lb upward lift per shock.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)