i own a 04 4x4 5 speed ranger. I was wondering where i should go to get a cheap 3" body lift. I know i need a shift extension and i was wondering about a bumber lift so there isnt a big gap between my lights and bumber

 

Go with PA kit it comes with everything

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=52585

 

Get a Summit lift...comes with everything and it's about $50 cheaper

 

how big of a pain is it to install?

 

1-2 days for a beginner.

 

Got Mine from Summit. Like 180.00 with bumper brakets and the shift extender was 20.00 (i think). Took Me and My buddy 1 day and couple cases of beer. It was pretty easy.

 

where the pics?

 

Get a PA lift. They make the best out there and have a strong reputation. I dont think anyone on the forum has been unhappy with theirs.

 

Is there a step by step guide out to do the 3 inch by yourself

I am a total beginer for this lifts and what not...

I am not a retard though i know some mecanics

Link you be nice :D

 

The step by step guide comes with the lift kit.

 

It does come with instructions but if you want to take a look ahead of time there you go
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech..._BodyLift.html

 

Cheers MAte thanks a bunch!

where ya from in canada?

 

Are there any special tools that you need to do this body lift that arent ordinary tools??

 

On the east coast! New Brunswick..

Not really, only tool I had to buy was a t55 and 45 I beleive for the bed bolts and to remove the jumper seats.

 

I heard that there is welding that has to be done as well. Did you just bring it to a welding shop??

 

The directions that come with the PA lift aren't nearly as detailed as the ones on TRS and there are no pictures, which was very helpful to me since I was a beginner. The welding is for brackets that go between the bed and the frame. I never got around to doing it but I'm not sure how crucial it is. I think it's just extra support for the bed.

 

There is no welding needed. I am almost postive about that.

As far as special tools, power air tools will help and a huge breaker bar to get those bolts loose. PB blaster is a must. Soak the bolts a a week before you start (soak them everyday).

 

soak the bolts, air tools will help a ton, you need the Torx bit for the bed bolts, and the 2 front bolts on the cab you need to use an angle grinder to cut the bolts, some people i think have managed to hold it with a wrench and hit it win an impact i think

 

If you install the support brackets underneath the bed, welding will be needed.

 

I think it is RECCOMENDED but when i placed those blocks/brackets ontop of the frame and lowered the bed on them they got snug and didn't require welding. Well i just haven't gotten to it but they are still in the same place as they have been for over 3 months now and i dunno but my having a long bed may have something to do with that.

 

i would put em in they add support to the middle of the bed, they dont need to be in there very well, mine are only tacked

 

Did anyone else besides me have to cut all 4 cab bolts out?

 

not i

 

i didn't. Just the front two mounts everything else was a breeze. Took two of us 3hrs to do it and that was the only problem we encountered.

 

I just heated mine with a torch till the locktite started dripping out of the bottom then I hit 'em with an impact and they came right out.