lifted heights, SAS, suspension and more
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lifted heights, SAS, suspension and more
ive got like 50 questions about height, weight, tire, and driveability with throwing our rangers to the sky. there is currently only a 4inch suspension lift available which is not large enough for me to condone spending that kind of money. SAS is an option but how much higher does that put the truck? how much more weight can the trucks frame handle with an sas and not flex. what gears are you guys running. which gears are best for off roading, highway? any help here would be great.
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There's calculaters on the web.....well basically a chart that shows tire size vs. gear ratio.....shows rpms @ 60mph.
What size tire you want to run?? 42? 44? ???????
What year is your truck????? 98+ frames are less desirable for sas...little less beefy in the front.
SAS can be 18" of lift if you want. It all depends on how big you want to go, and what parts are being used. What axle being used also is something that needs looked at. Your rear end might not be stout enought for huge meats.
Ton's of guys run either the Superlift 4" or 5" RCD w/ 3" bodylift and run 35's......HighRollerII runs a rcd/body and 37's.
Here's 4" superlift and 3" body w/ 35x12.50s....
What size tire you want to run?? 42? 44? ???????
What year is your truck????? 98+ frames are less desirable for sas...little less beefy in the front.
SAS can be 18" of lift if you want. It all depends on how big you want to go, and what parts are being used. What axle being used also is something that needs looked at. Your rear end might not be stout enought for huge meats.
Ton's of guys run either the Superlift 4" or 5" RCD w/ 3" bodylift and run 35's......HighRollerII runs a rcd/body and 37's.
Here's 4" superlift and 3" body w/ 35x12.50s....
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ok first off, if you are worried about weight with the frame and the frame twisting i dont know that SAS is for you.
When you SAS a ranger, you are going to loose certain things, most guys that SAS their truck probably wont admit to.
Steering, ride, handling all that will change drastically from what you are used to.
If you are going to SAS a truck you better plan on being down at minimum 1 month. People dont take me seriously on that but I know it will take that long.Some may not admit to it, Sure maybe on the wheels in 10 days but how much changing and tweaking will have to be done after that who knows. Its all on getting it to where you are happy with it.
If you think superlifts are expensive, wait until you price out a SAS. Doing it right with no half assing is going to take at least triple the price of the superlift.
general rule of thumb, D30 up to 35" tires, D44 up tp maybe 40s-42s...
Run a 4.88 or 4.56 with 35s and 4.88s or 5.13s for 37s
All of the above stuff you need to decide what is good for you and your driving habits. If none of the above made sense, start reading.
When you SAS a ranger, you are going to loose certain things, most guys that SAS their truck probably wont admit to.
Steering, ride, handling all that will change drastically from what you are used to.
If you are going to SAS a truck you better plan on being down at minimum 1 month. People dont take me seriously on that but I know it will take that long.Some may not admit to it, Sure maybe on the wheels in 10 days but how much changing and tweaking will have to be done after that who knows. Its all on getting it to where you are happy with it.
If you think superlifts are expensive, wait until you price out a SAS. Doing it right with no half assing is going to take at least triple the price of the superlift.
general rule of thumb, D30 up to 35" tires, D44 up tp maybe 40s-42s...
Run a 4.88 or 4.56 with 35s and 4.88s or 5.13s for 37s
All of the above stuff you need to decide what is good for you and your driving habits. If none of the above made sense, start reading.
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And just another piece of info...I dont care what anybody says...anyone on this site...zach...matt..vincent...any of you guys that did your own SAS..these guys are experts. So Steve if you plan to do SAS....make sure everything is in order...and your ready for a month+ job....this is a serious project!!
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