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Old Aug 25, 2010
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03 Xl 2wd lift on budget

Want to do a inexpensive lift on my 2003 ranger xl 2.3l

I have been doing research on forums and not getting strait answers.

What exact parts would you guys suggest for my truck?

Again I want to lift it like 2 inches, nothing drastic, just to give me some more height.

Any info is appreciated!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010
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XL's had Coils didn't they?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2010
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Suspension Type - Front: Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
 
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so bigger coils and some belltech 6400 shackles for the rear
 
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its up to you springs or spacers. if you decide on spacers make sure there steel or ductile iron not aluminum or plastic.
 
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what about blocks for the rear why choose shakles over blocks
 
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I looked up the shackels it says they are for lowering whats that all about?
 
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6400 are chevy lowering shackles but on our trucks they lift it lol I have some on my truck. As for blocks I'm not a fan but i've never personally used them either so I can't say much.
 
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so who makes good coil spacers for the front suspension
 
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