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Jun 5, 2013

al lafon

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From: hedgesville WV

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Hello I have a 05 Ranger FX4 and just want to lower back end
to same as the front I've been told to get a shackle kit.
But I have some blocks on my truck can I just remove them
and install shorter c clamps ?

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Jun 5, 2013

02slammedranger

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My question is why dont you just lift the front end by cranking the torsion bars?

Jun 5, 2013

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You could remove the block but that part that sticks off it is where your bump stop makes contact so it would be better to just crank the front.

Jun 5, 2013

al lafon

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Yes I can do that but I just want to lower rear to get it level with front end
please understand I don't do a lot of off road I got it for the 4x4 as we live
way back in West Virginia . Anyone see shorter blocks?

Jun 5, 2013

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Maybe use some 2008+ blocks?

Jun 5, 2013

01RangerEdge

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I bought Superlift 1.5" blocks to replace mine, dropped my rear end 1"

They even have 1" blocks if you want to drop 1.5"

Jun 5, 2013

al lafon

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OK I see the Superlift But when I got to the site they had only 4" blocks?
3" - 4" Lift System · 2000 - 2011 Ford Ranger 4WD · Superlift · www.superlift.com Or am I at
wrong site or place ? If I can find 1" blocks they do what I need .
I'd like to thank all who have responded to this also.

Jun 5, 2013

01RangerEdge

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Go to 4 wheel parts. Any Ford block should work

Jun 5, 2013

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Originally Posted by FULLSCALE

Maybe use some 2008+ blocks?

Good call! Hit the junkyard op

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He might have better luck than I did, I couldn't find them anywhere

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Remove the blocks, install shorter U-bolts and install 2wd rear shocks and sway bar end links. Get some 08' front torsion keys to drop the front a bit more and you're done.