2005 Ranger edge 2wd questions (for off-road)
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2005 Ranger edge 2wd questions (for off-road)
I'm new to this site but i've done some reading and basically i'm looking to make my truck a little more off-road worthy. I'll be driving mainly on old fire/ powerline roads. Basically i'm looking to get bigger tires and possibly a lift (no more than 4"). I dont want to have to do much else to the truck beside tires and lift.
here are some threads i have looked at:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=30416
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=66130
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=65992
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=65884
Here are some options i've been looking at:
- spindle lift
- new rear shackles
- Body lift (not sure if it's what i want)
- 32 inch tires (no idea what to get)
- cranking the torsion bars (heard mixed thoughs on this)
any other ideas are welcome but money does matter, i wont go out and spend a grand on it and i would like to do it myself. This is not for looks but purely so that i can get up to those tough spots so i can ride my mountain bike back down. Also if anyone has parts that they are upgrading from i may be interested.
Thanks
Kyle
here are some threads i have looked at:
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=30416
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=66130
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=65992
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=65884
Here are some options i've been looking at:
- spindle lift
- new rear shackles
- Body lift (not sure if it's what i want)
- 32 inch tires (no idea what to get)
- cranking the torsion bars (heard mixed thoughs on this)
any other ideas are welcome but money does matter, i wont go out and spend a grand on it and i would like to do it myself. This is not for looks but purely so that i can get up to those tough spots so i can ride my mountain bike back down. Also if anyone has parts that they are upgrading from i may be interested.
Thanks
Kyle
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A spindle lift is the best way to go if you are looking for more ground clearance. A body lift is good if you want more height for look or just want to squeeze larger tires. As for tires, some good All Terrains, wear good on the road and handle well off road, they aren't great in mud, but do well for what you said you are looking for. BFG A/T's are the way to go.
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if you're gonna run fire/powerline roads why not have fun ....
http://www.blitzkriegoffroad.com/?ac...t&id=18&pid=37
or
http://www.camburg.com/fordsprodEDGE.html
http://www.blitzkriegoffroad.com/?ac...t&id=18&pid=37
or
http://www.camburg.com/fordsprodEDGE.html
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