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Yes, or you could save 1200 dollars and just get a body lift. But thats just what I would do.
 
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Haha you make that body lift sound so much better. Who makes good body lifts then?
 
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And what size tires can I run with like a 3 or 4 inch lift?
 
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PA and Summit brand are the same, you can get the summit one for $120 or the PA for $200. You can run a 33x12.5 fine, I'm running 32s still and it doesn't look too bad IMO. Also if you ever want to go bigger in the end you'll need to get a BL anyway.
 
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Alrighty, body lift it is for cheaper. That way I cant still do some more things to it.
 
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I've seen a few body lifted Rangers at work and That alone just doesn't do. They would look good if topped off with the suspension lift.

I would choose suspension.
 
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Haha you make that body lift sound so much better. Who makes good body lifts then?
Body lift is for posers. get the superlift!
 
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F@$% back and fourth, back and fourth. I want the suspension lift now haha damn!
 
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Just wondering trent but how come? I meant I have the money for a suspension lift.
If you have the money go suspension and a bl. Then run 35s

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F@$% back and fourth, back and fourth. I want the suspension lift now haha damn!
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do both it will be sweet and put some 35s on it
 
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What do you plan on doing with your truck?
If you are going to wheel it hard, I would go with a suspension lift first. This will get you better ground clearance because everything will be up higher, not just the body(as with a body lift). You will get better suspension travel, better flex etc. If you can, I would try to find an RCD lift, it replaces the torsion bars with coilovers. But for sure get 33's under there, regardless if you have a body lift or suspension.

If you can also, I would go with a body lift, and a suspension lift. Get some 35's under there.
 
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Join the double lifted club and the 35s club lol
 
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Originally Posted by 08XLT4x4
Body lift is for posers. get the superlift!
 
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Originally Posted by edgeofthecliff
I've seen a few body lifted Rangers at work and That alone just doesn't do. They would look good if topped off with the suspension lift.

I would choose suspension.
holy **** i havent heard from you in a while.


anyway back on topic....double lift it n slam some 35s....or go out on a limb and do SAS
 
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Don't SAS if you haven't done your research.

Honestly, for what it sounds like you'll do with it, your best result would be superlift and 33's
 
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yeah that's it.. if i was you i'd just go ahead and put the body lift on while you're doing the suspension lift. and run 35's. if you have the money go ahead and do it!
 
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Haha, I will talk with my loan guy, AKA my DAD! I have enough for the Warn bumper/winch with custom fab, and 32 inch tires/15x8 wheels.
 
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Bumper last... lift and tires first!
 
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^+1
 
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Alright, I was just considering the bumper because my stock one has a piece missing from an @$$hole who hit my car while I was parked in a parking lot.
 
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Fix it and then lift it with wheels and tires man. Best bang for the buck! lol
 
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no ones asked yet so I will..

you have an 04.. what kinda warn bumper are you getting? or are you just getting the winch mount thingy?
 
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I was going to talk to the guys at my 4x4 shop for which warn bumper to buy. Like one of the JK Bumpers
 
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ROAD ARMOUR FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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id get the superlift... hope id be able by the end of the year to get the money for it. wont spend on a body lift yet rathersave that money to the susp lift. body looks nice but doesent do the job ull still lay flat on the same places
 


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