1" & 3" Body Lifts General discussion of body lifts for the Ford Ranger.

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It's body lift time!

Just working on the bed tonight, took out the toolbox and the bedliner, which wasn't as much as a pain as I thought. I am now a firm believer in air tools though, having a impact saved me so much work. Pulled off the bed power washed the frame down. Waiting for that to dry then I'll spray it with some Rustolem and put it all back together! I'll go in to more detail on stuff I found that helped me etc. later. And of course I have to throw in a pic

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def a good idea to do your underbody cleaning and painting now

I just did my frame and axles about a week ago and it sucked crawling around underneath everything

what tires are you going with after the lift is done?
 
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cool, make sure you get step by step installation pics
 
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Subscribed for sure!! Can't wait to see how this turns out!
 
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bout damn time u lift it!
 
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man your ranger looks hurt. hopefully it turns out good.
 
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put some 38's on the back and just cruise it like that haha
 
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looks pimp
 
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done yet? lol

been over 4 hours should be on the home stretch by now should only take 6 hours lol
 
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done yet? lol

been over 4 hours should be on the home stretch by now should only take 6 hours lol
I was actually done exactly when you posted this haha. Pics in the morning when its light out. Haha Casey thats what Shane said, take the fender off too and pull a Brenton haha
 
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Originally Posted by dirtybird819
cool, make sure you get step by step installation pics
Too late lol, beds already back on and buttoned up. Its ridiculously simple though.
 
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Originally Posted by Lone Ranger 93
def a good idea to do your underbody cleaning and painting now

I just did my frame and axles about a week ago and it sucked crawling around underneath everything

what tires are you going with after the lift is done?
33x12.5x15 BFG ATs. I'll be lifting again next summer and going with 35s.
 
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whole thing isnt done yet...




























done yet?
 
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how about now?
 
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how about now? maybe other people need to use the crapper.. done yet? hello? mickfly...? hellooooooooooo?
 
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You got a long time to wait there bud. 3 more days and it will be totally done lol
 
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3 days wtf... longest body lift ever!
 
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Great work Trent. Cant wait to see it all finished!!! Want to do mine next?
 
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Great work Trent. Cant wait to see it all finished!!! Want to do mine next?
Sure man, just bring it over here.
 
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3 days wtf... longest body lift ever!
You know why I have to wait to do the cab. I would have it done tonight but I want to share the experience with others haha
 
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You know why I have to wait to do the cab. I would have it done tonight but I want to share the experience with others haha
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
You know why I have to wait to do the cab. I would have it done tonight but I want to share the experience with others haha
Thanks, your really gonna help me out with my body lift when i do mine next week! Mines just a 1" lift tho... but it will be great to follow along with your guidelines.
 
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Why not just go with a spindle lift?
 
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Lookin' good trent. time for the fun part......them cab bolts!

Gimme a ring in case you need a hand, i'll just be bored at work.






Originally Posted by MudSlanger
Great work Trent. Cant wait to see it all finished!!! Want to do mine next?
Chris, your're gonna fly trent down too?.....aren't you attempting the world's most expensive body lift?

Originally Posted by roddy1
Thanks, your really gonna help me out with my body lift when i do mine next week! Mines just a 1" lift tho... but it will be great to follow along with your guidelines.
Yep! I should have done one, just didn't. lol. 1" is really simple, but again, hardest thing is getting the darn cab bolts loosened, just like the 3".

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HAHAHAHAHAHA! The actual fun part begins next for you trent....the cab and them dang bolts! have fun man.
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
HAHAHAHAHAHA! The actual fun part begins next for you trent....the cab and them dang bolts! have fun man.
heat heat heat heat heat heat heat. 200% get them smoken and a good impact and ZING.. comes right out like butter..
 


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