What Do I Do????!!!!
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What Do I Do????!!!!
My husband felt he got a great deal on an 2005 Ranger because it was a salvage title. Now, my son (16 yrs w/ new driver's license) wants to give it a suspension lift. Problem- the right front tire is pushed back roughly 2", restricting the tire size. This is probobly due to the fact that the truck was totaled thus receiving it's salvage title. I feel for my son- he wants a truck with a little more personality and he is willing to work on it himself (w/ guidance from Dad of course). Dad feels lifting trucks are pointless and alter the safety and ride of vehicles. Is there any way to turn this lemon into a cherry?
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First off welcome to R-F
well you came to the write place .lol . Just take a look at some of the pics from this site , lifted , lowered and everything in between . I hated my Ranger until I joined this site now I love it heck it even motivated me to pay it off to aford more mods .
First we need some more details these include egine size , transmission , drive 4x4 or 4x2 , chassis , everything you think is pertanent .
And no it doesnt well you have to learn how to handle a vehicle that is lifted , its not bad you just have to know the limits of your ride . Let us know how we can help , theres plenty of options .
well you came to the write place .lol . Just take a look at some of the pics from this site , lifted , lowered and everything in between . I hated my Ranger until I joined this site now I love it heck it even motivated me to pay it off to aford more mods .
First we need some more details these include egine size , transmission , drive 4x4 or 4x2 , chassis , everything you think is pertanent .
And no it doesnt well you have to learn how to handle a vehicle that is lifted , its not bad you just have to know the limits of your ride . Let us know how we can help , theres plenty of options .
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1000% address the problems with the vehicle first. then move on to a lift kit.. the son is putting his eggs in the wrong basket first.. you have to make sure the vehicle is in prefect running order before doing accessories to it..
then after everything is fixed if he has the $ sure then lift it.. rule of thumb.. if you go up... go out.. that being wider tires.. helps keep the vehicle stable from moving the center of gravity up...
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What Do I Do???!!! More Details.........
Thanks everyone for the wise advise. Does anyone know a good local shop or independent mechanic-4 Wheel Parts is down the street but VERY expensive. Also, J. wants to learn to work on his own vehicle. Truck initially cost $5,000 as a salvage title. We already put another $2,000. Most of the parts were ordered by us and installed by J. and his Dad. Ford installed a new rear axle and straightend the frame. The truck rides good. In the initial accident, part of the cab was bent. The tire looks like it is pushed back but it seems to line up with the other tire. There is more of a gap between the cab and the bed on the indented side than on the non-dented side.
This message has been altered by J. who wanted to give accurate details.
This message has been altered by J. who wanted to give accurate details.
Last edited by Hot Mama; 01-06-2008 at 03:58 PM.
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That's a major misalignment of the front end. If it's not the body moved forward somehow, and the suspension/frame is what's off that is.
Either way, it should be addressed. That year Ranger can run 33x10.5 as is pretty much when it's in proper shape. With a modest lift beyond that it can run 35's for normal service.
Either way, it should be addressed. That year Ranger can run 33x10.5 as is pretty much when it's in proper shape. With a modest lift beyond that it can run 35's for normal service.
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I'm with the Sheriff's Office and we've had some real horror storys with our young folks who are inexperienced drivers rolling the vehicle due to simple situations such as getting a wheel off the pavement. My new ranger came with a permanent warning on the inside that it's a high rollover possiblity vehicle, and it's just a standard XLT Supercab. To take a young person and then make the vehicle even higher, compounds the risk significantly. I'd ask you to listen to your husband on this one and not put your child in this situation.
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Originally Posted by hawker
I'm with the Sheriff's Office and we've had some real horror storys with our young folks who are inexperienced drivers rolling the vehicle due to simple situations such as getting a wheel off the pavement. My new ranger came with a permanent warning on the inside that it's a high rollover possiblity vehicle, and it's just a standard XLT Supercab. To take a young person and then make the vehicle even higher, compounds the risk significantly. I'd ask you to listen to your husband on this one and not put your child in this situation.
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Originally Posted by hawker
I'm with the Sheriff's Office and we've had some real horror storys with our young folks who are inexperienced drivers rolling the vehicle due to simple situations such as getting a wheel off the pavement. My new ranger came with a permanent warning on the inside that it's a high rollover possiblity vehicle, and it's just a standard XLT Supercab. To take a young person and then make the vehicle even higher, compounds the risk significantly. I'd ask you to listen to your husband on this one and not put your child in this situation.
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this guy is selling a ranger frame for 50 bucks!!!!
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/531827525.html
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/531827525.html
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Originally Posted by country346
the broncos are the worst top heavy vehicles on the road . As long as you understand its a truck
As far as the lift, fix the problems on the wreck first and foremost. A lift for appearence can wait. Shoot, mine's been waiting over 2 years. With that time saving for the lift, he will become a better driver (hoping) and be that much more intimate with the vehicle before the lift.