3" body lift handeling and mpg
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3" body lift handeling and mpg
Hello, a few months back I bought a standard 1999 ford ranger xlt stepside 3.0L v6. It is 4x4 and I am getting 20mpg city with it. I will be commuting to college with it and wanted to do a 3" body lift. So my question is how much will the 3" body lift affect mpg and handling on the highway?
Thanks in advance,
Tyler
Thanks in advance,
Tyler
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the only thing i notice on my ranger on the highway, is that on windy days, i get pushed around a lot. on the interstate, watch out for big rigs. their drag is dangerous to tall vehicles. i have a 94 on a 3 inch body lift, and 32x11.50xr15's. it doesn't get super mileage, but it's not bad either. for what it is. be warned, however. if you do this, and attempt to load a riding lawn mower in your truck, that is a long drop. you will need to park with the rear end down in a drain ditch or something. there's a 3 inch drain ditch near my house, and i drop my rear tires in it, and then put my ramps on it. handling-wise, i think it's obvious that you shouldn't turn at high rate of speed, no sharp turns, and watch out for sideways inclines.
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