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The time has come for a BL..... your thoughts

So I have decided that I need a BL. And I am curious as to why there is a difference in the PA and the summit version of the set up.

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The brackets are slightly different. But everything should be good to go correct?

Will I need the shift extension with either of these kits and my only other question is I am rolling on 265/75/16s I know I will be able to go bigger but should I go bigger or should I roll with what I have for now.

Thanks for the words of wisdom guys.
 
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from what i've heard, there is no difference between the 2 kits.. just different names.
 
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Theres nothing different, its been posted a hundred times. Same kit, different boxes. You will need a shift extension if you have a manual regardless of what kit you get. 265 is about the same as a 32x10.5, IMO it doesn't look too bad.
 
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Really should have went wheeling today. I have that same set up. 3 in summit and 265/75/16. I think it looks great.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Originally Posted by fordranger.com
Really should have went wheeling today. I have that same set up. 3 in summit and 265/75/16. I think it looks great.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
We should have but Jake and I thought the storm was going to come in sooner. We will be installing this all together soon though man. Truck looks good
 
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I dont think the picture is showing all the parts. The PA kit doesnt show the bumper brackets or the bed supports. I got the PA and had all those parts so yeah, either one is fine.
 
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Yea it could have been bad. But alright that sounds good.
 
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do not go off those pics there general pics not kit specific that top one doesnt even look like a 98+ kit it looks like the 93-94 kit... and the lower one is missing parts in the pic...

the only thing i have found different is the summit kit didnt come with the e-brake brackets but being i have never even installed them with the kit that came with its ok
 
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I dont think the picture is showing all the parts. The PA kit doesnt show the bumper brackets or the bed supports. I got the PA and had all those parts so yeah, either one is fine.

the PA kit picture isnt a picture of the actual kit, where as the summit one is


I ran a PA 98-00 kit on my 01 (which is the same as the summit kit)
 
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I put the Summit kit for a 98-00 on my 2002. Fuel neck extension and vent line were the only things wrong.
 
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Originally Posted by 0RangerEdge2
I put the Summit kit for a 98-00 on my 2002. Fuel neck extension and vent line were the only things wrong.
I didnt do a fuel neck extension on mine.
 
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Originally Posted by 0RangerEdge2
I put the Summit kit for a 98-00 on my 2002. Fuel neck extension and vent line were the only things wrong.
its hit and miss on PA also i have a PA kit for my correct year and the vent is wrong..
 
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Originally Posted by fordranger.com
I didnt do a fuel neck extension on mine.
stupid idea play a freaking Note off that neck now.. enjoy when it bakes when you flex out
 
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I say you get one Ory. Its a kit at a great price.

Your tires will look great... I think Pauls looks good. In the event that you are not liking the way your tires look you can sell the ones you have now and buy bigger ones.

With the experience that Paul has installing his I am sure we could get it knocked out in 5-6 hours.
 
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I have the PA kit and everything was there
 
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Get the summit. While ordering your summit, go ahead and order your Hurst at the same time.

GO! DO WORK!
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
Get the summit. While ordering your summit, go ahead and order your Hurst at the same time.

GO! DO WORK!
If you have a code for some discount I might just make it happen. Otherwise I gotta do work and get bigger meats for when I do the BL
 
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Ory, you know how I feel about this. I told you yesterday. Do work. Sell your tires now for 4 bills and get 33's.
 
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come on dude....discount at vatozone!
 
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The picture of the PA kit is for a 93-97 ranger, the bumper brackets shown are what my 93 has.

 
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Ordered! FTMFW go big

Updates shortly
 
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When you putting it on.
 
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Originally Posted by fordranger.com
When you putting it on.
I will have to plan something out but it will be a couple weeks I imagine its hard for me to get time off on the weekend from work, but Ill let ya know what I find out. Maybe we can all get together and get this on and done.
 
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a colorado r-f mod party lets do it
 
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Sounds sweet.
 


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