Buying my first Ranger!
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Buying my first Ranger!
I've been amped lately to get a ranger, lift it and get some 33's on it. Because frankly, they look badass.
So just some quick questions:
Should I go with a 2wd for the lift? They are less expensive to lift right? It it a lot more $ to lift a 4x4?
When shopping for a Ranger, are there any specific things I should be looking out for? Known issues I should avoid?
A dealership near me has a 2003 Ranger with 60k miles on it for $6000. 2wd, doesn't say anything about the tranny or engine. The pics look like it's in great condition. Good deal?
So just some quick questions:
Should I go with a 2wd for the lift? They are less expensive to lift right? It it a lot more $ to lift a 4x4?
When shopping for a Ranger, are there any specific things I should be looking out for? Known issues I should avoid?
A dealership near me has a 2003 Ranger with 60k miles on it for $6000. 2wd, doesn't say anything about the tranny or engine. The pics look like it's in great condition. Good deal?
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I would go for 4x4 if you're going to be driving in snow/ice. 4wd on these trucks is surprisingly good imo. Depending on what type of lift you go with, 4x4's can be the same if not cheaper to lift, torsion keys and lift blocks will fit 33's just fine, a Superlift is just a much more robust package. The biggest thing to look for is tranny issues. When you take the truck for a test drive see how it shifts under a good amount of acceleration, if it shifts too hard (jerks) or too soft (hesitates going into gear) it could be a pressure control sensor, which is $$$ to replace. Just remember that mpg goes out the window as soon as you put bigger tires on. Good luck with the search
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