Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

Lifting a 2004 Edge

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 05-13-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Lifting a 2004 Edge

I want to lift my 2004 Edge but I dont know where to start. if you guys could get me headed in the right direction as far as what kind of kit to buy and what to do that would be great. also if i did lift it would it look too funny rolling around on my stock wheels and tires.
 
  #3  
Old 05-13-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
its a 4x2 and its all stock except for my flowmaster exhaust and i also removed the air silencer and i blacked out the tail lights. i've been reading up on body lifts but i dont know if that is the right choice to go with and if its something i could do on my own or if its best to take it and have it profesionally installed. i mainly use my truck to tow around my dirt bikes but i want to give it a more agressive look by lifting it.
 

Last edited by santy59; 05-13-2005 at 10:22 PM.
  #4  
Old 05-13-2005
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
procomp spindle lift and deaver rear springs, and some longer procomp shocks in the back....get it got it good
 
  #5  
Old 05-13-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
are spindles still a body lift. i was looking at suspension max and notices that there lift kit was different from the one 4 wheels parts sells.
 
  #6  
Old 05-13-2005
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
no spindles are a suspention lift you have a 2wd DONT go with a body they look crappy compare to a spindle.
 
  #7  
Old 05-13-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
is suspension max a good way to go with the spindle lift kit or is there some one else i should go through to pruchase the kit
 
  #8  
Old 05-13-2005
Mnemonic's Avatar
Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: McKinney, TX
Posts: 2,123
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
  #9  
Old 05-13-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
are these kits easy to install on your own or should i have them intalled professionally. if i got a 3" lift would it look funny if i still drove around with my stock wheels and tires.
 
  #10  
Old 05-14-2005
n3elz's Avatar
RF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Kennett Square, PA
Posts: 10,623
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
SuspensionMax is the Doetsch spindles. Got mine from there and they're great but ALL spindles require some grinding of your lower a-arm and freeing up the brake lines for more movement, etc. Make sure you understand what's required by reading the installation posts on the board here. All the different spindles have been covered to some extent I do believe.

The Doetsch spindles are different in that you can run stock backspaced wheels with them with no problem.

I've posted a lot on my install, but I did the rear myself and make up a custom 31 spline axle (FX4 31 spline axle with 4.56 gears and electric locker) while I was at it -- but I had "professional" help in the form of mechanic friends. Putting a lift on is definitely something you need the right tools and time for. They are NOT a simple bolt on, any spindles.
 
  #11  
Old 05-14-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
if i get the spindle lift will that keep my truck level or will that only lift the front
 
  #12  
Old 05-14-2005
n3elz's Avatar
RF Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Kennett Square, PA
Posts: 10,623
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Spindles lift the front only. The "kits" they sell also have "blocks" which you insert between the spring and the axle to lift the rear. But spindles alone lift the front only.
 
  #13  
Old 05-14-2005
TippnOver's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Danville, VA
Posts: 2,664
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
newbie alert!!!!!!

def go with spindles...body lifts will lift u up in appearance, but the frame's still at the stock height....
 
  #14  
Old 05-14-2005
santy59's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Ontario, Ca
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thanks for all the help on the lift kit. suspension max is near my house so im gonna try to get it done sometime this month.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeremy1B
General Ford Ranger Discussion
6
01-18-2015 12:17 PM
ldavis
Suspension Tech
4
12-20-2011 06:08 PM
mcheartattack56
New Ideas
0
12-22-2010 11:21 PM
quigxxi
Wheels & Tires Semi-Tech
2
03-28-2010 10:08 PM



Quick Reply: Lifting a 2004 Edge



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:58 AM.