Im messed up with my truck, need solution. (2wd front lift question)
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Im messed up with my truck, need solution. (2wd front lift question)
First lets start with truck
Its an 01 Ford Ranger XLT (non Edge) and has a 3 inch body lift and blocks on back.
A few days ago, a guy was selling a set of 31's bfg at on craigslist and I bought 'em because they were an amazing deal and came with a warranty. But now my truck sits lower than I hoped (had a goal for where it would be before the summer ended), I was originally planning to get 33's but couldn't pass up the 31's. I want to lift the front end about 1, 2 inches because its facing downwards a bit (rake). (I know I can fix this by taking out the blocks but I don't want to..)
Anyway the question is, is there a way to lift just the front end with F-150 springs (like on the older models), coil spacers or is the spindle lift the only way to go??
Its an 01 Ford Ranger XLT (non Edge) and has a 3 inch body lift and blocks on back.
A few days ago, a guy was selling a set of 31's bfg at on craigslist and I bought 'em because they were an amazing deal and came with a warranty. But now my truck sits lower than I hoped (had a goal for where it would be before the summer ended), I was originally planning to get 33's but couldn't pass up the 31's. I want to lift the front end about 1, 2 inches because its facing downwards a bit (rake). (I know I can fix this by taking out the blocks but I don't want to..)
Anyway the question is, is there a way to lift just the front end with F-150 springs (like on the older models), coil spacers or is the spindle lift the only way to go??
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You can get lift coils for your truck, coil spacers, spindles that's pretty much all you can do.
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Depends on what you're going to do with your truck, if you're going with 33's or bigger get the spindles. If you just want to level it get 2" coil springs, spacer are known to crack and just to make sure DO NOT use the twist in spacers if you use spacers use the flat type that go on top of the coil.
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i'm a poor teenager... and most peoples recommendation on this site is 33's + BL = good. so thats what i was aiming for..
going to keep tires.. so leveling it.. spacers seem to be the cheaper choice right?? or is there a way to put an f-150 spring on it like the older rangers?? could you link me to the spacer you are talking about with the flat type, because i slightly confused... and twist in spacers??? wtf are those??
Depends on what you're going to do with your truck, if you're going with 33's or bigger get the spindles. If you just want to level it get 2" coil springs, spacer are known to crack and just to make sure DO NOT use the twist in spacers if you use spacers use the flat type that go on top of the coil.
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btw meaning to say this but love the 4 head light look, since the first day i got on this site, i was like im doing this... but then my friend said no....
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imo...no spacers unless they are poly. alloy sometimes likes to crack.
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dont listen to your friends. do it. thanks man for the compliment. i'm searching...but im off to bed...maybe someone will chime in tomorrow.
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going to keep tires.. so leveling it.. spacers seem to be the cheaper choice right?? or is there a way to put an f-150 spring on it like the older rangers?? could you link me to the spacer you are talking about with the flat type, because i slightly confused... and twist in spacers??? wtf are those??
Those are 3" coil spacers DON'T get those look for the 2" one, with 3" you have to get new upper control arms.
Twist in spacers twist in between the coil, there those fugly little things, stay away from those.
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haha
well probably gonna do two, my friend said it was too much, and already pissing her off with my sub woofer, but i agree to night shade her lights so she said it was ok. maybe she would be ok with it if i put foglights in her car... maybe
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Spacers are cheapest, yes. No you cant put an F-150 spring in. [HTML]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99-01-03-05-06-Ford-Ranger-2WD-3-Front-Lift-Kit-XLT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ011QQitem Z320285306431QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW[/HTML]
Those are 3" coil spacers DON'T get those look for the 2" one, with 3" you have to get new upper control arms.
Twist in spacers twist in between the coil, there those fugly little things, stay away from those.
Those are 3" coil spacers DON'T get those look for the 2" one, with 3" you have to get new upper control arms.
Twist in spacers twist in between the coil, there those fugly little things, stay away from those.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...spagenameZWDVW
Poly spacers, however i would recommend coil springs or spindles.
Poly spacers, however i would recommend coil springs or spindles.
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but seriously way harder than what some of the other members say about them in their threads. I personally broke a bolt (middle of the cab passenger side) and that sent me back a day, had to dremel the body mount bushing's bottom plate off...
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...spagenameZWDVW
Poly spacers, however i would recommend coil springs or spindles.
Poly spacers, however i would recommend coil springs or spindles.
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The F-150 springs wont fit, sorry.
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also just realized you truck should be where i want to be... can i see a picture of your truck???
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Give me time HAHA.. I've been fighting photobucket for half an hour and it wont let me upload any pics so I've only got one, not very big, plus it's old since the pic I've added a winch, 2 more offroad lights, a toolbox, and lifted it 5", dang I've got to get new pics.
BTW: sorry no pics of the girl can't upload tonight for some reason
BTW: sorry no pics of the girl can't upload tonight for some reason
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