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Need Help With Lift options

Hi i have a 2011 Ford Ranger Sport super cab 2wd and i am looking to lift it and put it on 33s.
What would be the cheapest and easiest way to lift my truck? anything will help thanks.
 
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https://www.ranger-forums.com/1-3-body-lifts-102/
check here for all the info you need

In the future, the search option at the top will help answer most, if not all of your questions
 
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if you get a body lift and crank your torsion bars youll be able to clear 33s, a body lift is about 200 bucks. or you could get spindles which are like 500.
 
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Do they make spindles for the 2011 that are headache free? I though there was something to do with traction control or something.
 
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Do they make spindles for the 2011 that are headache free? I though there was something to do with traction control or something.
ive never heard of that. but it could be a possibility. someones gotta know
 
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hey guys i called some shops and i keep hearing there is no body lift kit for the 2011 ford ranger sport 2wd. has anyone had this problem or can anyone help me out?
 
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98+ will work fine.
 
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hey guys i went with torsion keys and shackles for now. i was wondering what shocks i should get to replace the stock ones. any advice would be great. thanks
 
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hey guys i went with torsion keys and shackles for now. i was wondering what shocks i should get to replace the stock ones. any advice would be great. thanks
shoulda asked the newer 2wd lifted guys

body lift 2006+ works for 2011

Doetsch makes a 3" spindle (what i have) for coil rangers or T-Bar rangers (sorry to hear you have T-Bars)

Doetsch also makes a 1-2" adjustable shackle

Stay away from Fabtech, VERY far away.


you wont clear 33's with keys and a shackle. you will however clear 32's. Im at 3"/4" lift and my 33's come very close.

you also need to account for gears. Unless you have 4.10's (2wd dont come stock with them) your going to need gears. nothing lower then a 4.10 ratio or you will burn the clutches in your trans. (im running 4.56's)

Shocks, go for the Bilstien 5100 3" lift shocks, or space out yours with a few nuts and washers for the keys.

If you have any more questions regarding 2wd's, please ask me. Ive spent hundreds of hours working on my truck, and even more time online finding what works and what doesnt. Hope i'm helping! Heres my truck.

 
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That helps a lot thanks. Yea its a 2wd sport extended cab. I'm not shire on the gears so ill have to check. I'm only going to run 31"all retains.
 
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