I have a '97 single cab, manual, short box ranger. I would like to put a 3" bl on it. I have never done a bl before and don't have a whole lot of background knowledge about this task. I'm pretty sure I need to get a shift extension and that is about all I know at this point. If you know anything I need to make it successful or and things that may help make it easier. Anything will help! Thanks.

 

pretty much just go through this thread

https://www.ranger-forums.com/1-3-bo...vaganza-83805/

 

Mine is a '97 but would the same things apply to it as the 98-00? or do you have a link to a thread that applies directly to a 97?

 

its virtually all the same in terms of tips and suggestions since the body is the same from like 95+ but yeah, there are a few differences listed.

you could also grab pull the instructions before buying the kit from the Performance Accessories website and read before you buy.

Product page
http://performanceaccessories.com/ve...ml#/years-1997


Instructions are on that page as well as a PDF file.


if you read through those, have map gas/pb blaster you're good.

 

I decided to just go with a leveling kit for now. I would like to put 31's on but im not sure if they will fit. Just wondering if you have any idea if they will fit please let me know, thanks.

 

97 4x4 with a level kit will fit 31s no problem.