I'm going to buy my 3" body lift in the next few days and I'm wondering is there much of a difference between the PA883 and the PA3700? They look fairly simaler but the 3700 is $70 more. I know the PA883 is meant for 98-00 but what is the difference?

PA883
1998-2000 Ford RANGER SPLASH / EDGE (MANUAL TRANS REQUIRES 3700) - Performance Accessories

PA3700
2001-2011 Ford RANGER / Mazda B Including EDGE (MANUAL TRANS REQ PA3700) - Performance Accessories

 

I just did some more searching and found my answer

 

Hi, I know this is an old thread, but next time instead of telling people that you found your answer, it is helpful to elaborate and post the answer so that people searching will have a solution too.

 

Like me...
Trying to reconfirm this exact thing before ordering my body lift.

Search away I shall :)


EDIT - and if I reviewed the Ford Ranger Body Lift 3” – Tech Info Extravaganza completely I would have found my answer instead of resurrecting an ancient thread. Oh well, this came up in the search for me, so maybe I'll save another fool by updating this...
https://www.ranger-forums.com/1-3-bo...vaganza-83805/
"Also a 98-00 Kit will work on 01-08 trucks only thing missing is parking brake extension which isn’t needed"


Sorry!

 

Hello all I just bought a ford ranger recently and love the lifted look was thinking of just slapping on a 3 inch body lift and 33" or 32" tires I've tried researching it and havent found much helpful information on if it would look ok or be to much for the truck I have a 09 sport 4x4 4.0 automatic I did hear however 33" can get caught on the body when it flexes offloading I dont know to much about modifications so I'm asking the pros thanks as it stands my truck is stock to a point

 

I have a 3" body lift on my 2008. Mines a 4.0 extended cab 5-speed. Currently running 33x10.50R15. Mounted on 15x8s with 3.75" backspacing.
My rear tires made contact with the body at full flex, but I pulled my rear fender flares and it hasn't happened since.

100% worth it if you offroad and don't have $3k+ to spend.
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thanks for your advice I didn't have a solid answer before this I can now confidently pretend to know what I'm doing and get it installed

 

Why Ranger Forums waited until today to email me about this reply from 2018, I have no idea.. LOL
Hope you made out ok 2 years later..

 

Hey Happy, imo, you have a nice truck and just throwing a 3" body lift to fit the 33's won't make you happy, especially if you go off road. You may have to do a fender trim at 3" for 33's. I installed the rough country 5" and now have tons of room under the truck for my 33's with flex and the ground. Plus, you'd have to flip your tow hitch if you care about that, your front tow hooks will need modified or removed. As far as look? Well that has to be your call. Some guys and gals hate the gap under the truck while others think it's OK. Only reason I didn't do it was because I have a aftermarket front bumper with winch and don't want to fill the gap as I refuse not to use direct frame mounting. You can run 33's easily with you stock gearing. Go any bigger and plan on gear swaps.

 

@WebsterA do you realize you're responding to a 6 year old post?