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07-27-2007

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front lift

ok i need a cheap way to lift the front atleast 2 in, i know there got to be a way, i have a 98 ranger 2wd 3.0

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07-27-2007

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coils..

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07-27-2007

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coils..

i wont need new arms from them will i

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Yes you will... i had a 99 ranger 2wd 3.0 and put just coils on it and the upper arms sat frammed out,

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You can go up to 2 inch with stock up arms.

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I went 3" but w/ 2 inches it will be so close.. and will frame out if you drive off a curb...

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No it wont...2 inch is the limit. Thats what I have with no problem.

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ok so if i get new coils ill have to get new arms, how much will all that cost me, if i just get 2 in coil spacers should i be fine? i dont want it to hit anything or not be able to work offroad

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oh and if i get get new coils can i still get a good alignment?

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I went 3" but w/ 2 inches it will be so close.. and will frame out if you drive off a curb...

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No it wont...2 inch is the limit. Thats what I have with no problem.

you guys have tib front suspension. he has ifs. he would need spindles to do a better lift. not coils like tib

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Cheap? what about just spacers underneath stock coils.

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I hava 99 ranger 2wd that had ifs..........

thats the truck im talkin about....

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I hava 99 ranger 2wd that had ifs..........

thats the truck im talkin about....

i gotcha!

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yes

alright well im gonna do that then

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what can i do to cheaply lift my truck?
99 ford ranger off-road 4x4
i know i can buy those like blocks for the rear leaf springs but what about the front?

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