Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

4inch lift do i have to mod. anything

Old Feb 27, 2007
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4inch lift do i have to mod. anything

With the 4 inch super lift i was just curious if i will have to ext. the drive shaft or if i will have to do anything to my transmission and if anyone knows how hard it is exactly to put one on..because you have to relocate the torsion bars. I have a 98 ford ranger XLT 4.0V6 4x4 if that matters
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007
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its all brackets..you need to get a new front driveshaft thats it
 
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Dont some people run stock driveshafts?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007
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Dont some people run stock driveshafts?

they do but something bout if you dont it wears funny on something and you end up replacin U joints or something..better off to get one..
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007
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Dont some people run stock driveshafts?
The stock front driveshaft will last a couple thousand miles before the upper joint eats its self.

the rear driveshaft will be fine.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007
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how much is the driveshaft that i will need and what exactly do i do to go about getting it
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007
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when i had my lift on I bought the Superlift Driveshaft, ran me 350, but it worked great.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2007
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you may also want to consider upgrading the brakelines to some longer stainless steel lines to help alleviate some stress under braking.

you're more than likely gonna go the same route as others and go with 35" tires which means more rolling mass and more weight to bring to a stop.

I know most people leave the stock lines, but i personally think it would be a good idea...
 
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