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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Looking for opinions!!

I have a 99 Ext cab 4wd Stepside.. I cant decide what i want to do. Im stuck between Just a T-Bar crank and 32x11.50's or a Body Lift and 33 12.50's. What do you guys think!!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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either one is cool the body lift and 33's looks killer though with a good offset wheel
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Go this route... Level with 33x11.50's
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Originally Posted by rangercrazy07
either one is cool the body lift and 33's looks killer though with a good offset wheel
I got 15x8 ion alloy 171 Polished
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Body lift and 33's.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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you've seen mine both ways lol
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Yeh i know chris!! I think im just gonna have to body lift it!!! Might as well. The way i see it is id probally regret it later if i don't haha..
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Just remember..............a t-bar crank is free!!

To stuff that extra 1" of larger more expensive tire under the Ranger, you'll also need to shell out some cash for a BL.

You can do a t-bar crank, get your 32's and keep the money you saved in the bank for a rainy day. You'll need some cash to buy guns and ammo for when the zombies attack.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Except for an alignment afterwards lol
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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i decided to go with BL and 33's in the spring/summertime

to be honest i think it looks way better,
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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I would go with tbar crank and 33x10.50
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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I agree, the Zombies are coming....stock up on Gunz 'n Ammo!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Body lift, t-bar crank and 33's all the way. Looks good, clean and it's affordable and functional.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
Body lift, t-bar crank and 33's all the way. Looks good, clean and it's affordable and functional.
Do this ^^.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Originally Posted by TrePaul86
Body lift, t-bar crank and 33's all the way. Looks good, clean and it's affordable and functional.
X3!!!!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010
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Originally Posted by Iluvk_s
I would go with tbar crank and 33x10.50
EWWWW i hate skinny 33's

Originally Posted by TrePaul86
Body lift, t-bar crank and 33's all the way. Looks good, clean and it's affordable and functional.
Yeh thats what imma go with....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010
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I just have to post this after so many people agree with me. Lol

 
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Old Jan 27, 2010
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Body lift, 33s and leave the torsion bars alone = more functional. I hate the ride with cranked bars. With proper offset the 33s won't rub a bit with a body lift anyway.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010
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Yeh but i want the leveled look!!!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010
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33s and IMHO use an 8” wide rim.

What gear are you running ?
4.10s, 33s will just work, 3.73 w/33s the truck will be working moving them along so 32 might be better.
3” body lift is nice but I am not a fan of the BL but too much money to lift with a kit for most.
if somewhere down the road you go with a Lift Kit then 35s will fit.

Either way will look good, your call, your truck.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2010
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Yeh they would be on a 8" wide rim a nd i have 4.10's..
 
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