General Ford Ranger Discussion General discussion of the Ford Ranger that does not fit in any other sub-forum.

Which BL to get?

  #26  
Old 04-02-2009
xbreaka's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: America
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by rizoss16
I read that the summit kit does not come with the e brake bracket or the brackets for tranny cooler, is this a big deal? I need my ebrake since its a manual.
I was also wondering if people have problems overheating, since the radiator is no longer in front of the grill, it will be behind the valence and not have all that air flow.
Body lifts include a bracket for almost everything but in reality, you really have to eyeball it and see if you need it. For me, my fuel filler hoses did just fine without that metal extension thingy, used the steering and radiator brackets, bumper brackets, however for most of the other random things most of my cables and stuff had plenty of slack and didn't need them.
 
  #27  
Old 04-02-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
alright screw it Im gonna order it.
The shifter extension says its up to 2002 models, will it work for 03?
 
  #28  
Old 04-02-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I ordered! Hopefully I can get someone who knows what their doing to help me now.

And, will the bl make it more difficult to do repairs? like change spark plugs and oil filter and stuff? Just curious
 

Last edited by rizoss16; 04-02-2009 at 05:55 PM.
  #29  
Old 04-02-2009
xbreaka's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: America
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by rizoss16
I ordered! Hopefully I can get someone who knows what their doing to help me now.

And, will the bl make it more difficult to do repairs? like change spark plugs and oil filter and stuff? Just curious
it makes it easier to do the spark plugs, you can reach the O2 sensors easier aswell. Doesn't seem to effect me when I do oil changes.
 
  #30  
Old 04-02-2009
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Yeah it made changing my plugs easier, changing oil easier, etc
 
  #31  
Old 04-02-2009
kyle12201's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: East Waterboro, ME
Posts: 1,543
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
These threads get posted way to often....gotta search man
 
  #32  
Old 04-02-2009
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Originally Posted by kyle12201
These threads get posted way to often....
Be careful, you might be accused of being cranky for posting that!
 
  #33  
Old 04-02-2009
kyle12201's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: East Waterboro, ME
Posts: 1,543
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I better watch out then..

Originally Posted by rizoss16
alright screw it Im gonna order it.
The shifter extension says its up to 2002 models, will it work for 03?
yes
 
  #34  
Old 04-02-2009
TrucknGolf's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,829
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Be careful, you might be accused of being cranky for posting that!
LOL.


Originally Posted by rizoss16
alright screw it Im gonna order it.
The shifter extension says its up to 2002 models, will it work for 03?
Yes you ordered the 107 didnt you.
 
  #35  
Old 04-02-2009
edgerider2002's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
all these dang body lift threads. i really want to order mine but two major problems... 1. dont have big enough tires and cant find any used locally. 2. dont have tools or room to install it myself and dont feel like paying someone to do it for me.
 
  #36  
Old 04-02-2009
gt.teamnog's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Sanford, Fl
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I say return that body lift and go 5"-6" suspension lift...Im just a rookie though, just got my ranger in december, but i did a 3" BL and wanted 32's because i thought anything more was too much, well i ended up getting 33's and wish i got at 6" lift and 35's
 
  #37  
Old 04-02-2009
TheBearJeweler's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (18)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 3,179
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by Hillyard
Say no to body lifts.
Next Time you have a thought..... Let it go....
 
  #38  
Old 04-02-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by gt.teamnog
I say return that body lift and go 5"-6" suspension lift...Im just a rookie though, just got my ranger in december, but i did a 3" BL and wanted 32's because i thought anything more was too much, well i ended up getting 33's and wish i got at 6" lift and 35's

ya that would be awesome, 35s and 6" sl, only another couple grand
 
  #39  
Old 04-02-2009
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Too bad the 6" sl doesn't exsist
 
  #40  
Old 04-02-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
lol
 
  #41  
Old 04-02-2009
TrucknGolf's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,829
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Do you have any decent pictures of your tires.
 
  #42  
Old 04-03-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
me? I will take some today and post them up, so far I only have the two pictures but Ill get some more if it stops raining.
 
  #43  
Old 04-03-2009
TrucknGolf's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,829
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yea you. Alright post em.
 
  #44  
Old 04-03-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I just went out and took pictures specifically of my tires, i think thats what you wanted? But ya I don't have an actual camera anymore so these are just phone pics and its dark and raining but the best i could do.




 
  #45  
Old 04-03-2009
TrucknGolf's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,829
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yea It will look fine. But friends dont let friends put white walls out.
 
  #46  
Old 04-03-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
lol its all they had in stock and I didn't want to wait at the time
 
  #47  
Old 04-03-2009
Lord Of War's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Posts: 4,606
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I like white walls out.
 
  #48  
Old 04-04-2009
gt.teamnog's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Sanford, Fl
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by 04blackedge
Too bad the 6" sl doesn't exsist
like i said ima rook chop...lol...guess i shoulda just said 5.5
 
  #49  
Old 04-09-2009
rizoss16's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: CT
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Still got two questions I couldn't find answered:
Will it be harder or wierd to shift with the extension?
Will I notice a big difference on the highway and feel like Im going to tip? My buddy put a 3" bl on his taco and said its really flimsy on the highway.
Redneck stone, might as well add these in a FAQ section on the bl sticky
 
  #50  
Old 04-09-2009
Redneckstone's Avatar
Level III Supporter
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: usa
Posts: 24,936
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Originally Posted by rizoss16
Will it be harder or wierd to shift with the extension?
its the same





Originally Posted by rizoss16
Will I notice a big difference on the highway and feel like Im going to tip? My buddy put a 3" bl on his taco and said its really flimsy on the highway.
your first clue is he drives a taco. I drove my truck for a week with the same wheels and tires before the lift it drove the same honestly. but BIG rule of thumb if you go up GO OUT. thus wider tires and wheels.. makes it more stable my truck rides excellent with 33x12.5
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Which BL to get?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:34 PM.