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Old Dec 22, 2008
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Theres something like Trail Blazer or something along those lines.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008
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Theres something like Trail Blazer or something along those lines.
I was just wondering because I had never seen a drop bracket like that and was wondering if someone came out with a new kit or something.

I'll try searching that.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009
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I have been looking for a lift kit for my 2006 FX4 model. haven't found any companies that will ship to canada. Can anyone help me
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009
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Originally Posted by Comeau_Kustoms
I have been looking for a lift kit for my 2006 FX4 model. haven't found any companies that will ship to canada. Can anyone help me
Can't help ya shipping to canada..

but your only options are the 4" superlift and the 5" RCD which requires downgrading the brakes to 02 and older size rotors. The superlift you only need the superlift as it has provisions for both brake sizes.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009
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Thank you! that helped alot
 
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Old Jan 19, 2009
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The RCD can only be bought used now, new the only option you have is Superlift.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009
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is a 2002 suspension the same as my 2006 FX4 ?? found a RCD lift for 2002not sure if it will work ????
 
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Old Feb 4, 2009
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98 and up are the same suspension.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2009
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With the brake degrading would i need the rotors pads and the older calipers or ? or just the rotor ?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009
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Old Feb 8, 2009
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I think the calipers are the same size but just have different piston setup so you only need to change the rotors.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009
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Originally Posted by Comeau_Kustoms
With the brake degrading would i need the rotors pads and the older calipers or ? or just the rotor ?
you'll need 02 and older rotors and that's it on your 06. i'd go ahead and throw in new pads for the hell of it so both parts can 'bed' into eachother. calipers are the same. Search about the RCD kit...there's some things you really should do before installing it.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009
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Make sure that you're getting the 4wd RCD kit too... I think there's a 2wd kit floating around out there too.

Also gonna confirm that the calipers are the same, but you'll need to get the smaller 2002 rotors, and when replacing your rotors, it's good practice to get new pads also.
 
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Old May 23, 2009
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i new to this but could any of these work for a 2000 ford ranger i want to put a lift kit on it but i don't know what to get. any advice
 
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Old May 23, 2009
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Depends on what kind of lift kit. 4wd or 2wd.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2009
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what would u consider for a 01 ranger xlt flarside? im a ranger noob :'(
 
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Old Jun 16, 2009
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what would u consider for a 01 ranger xlt flarside? im a ranger noob :'(
depends on what you want to do with your truck, all the options on the front page will work on your truck, weigh the options and price and go from there.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009
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im in need of a lift option for an 02 edge xlt.priced range is 2-4 hundred.and a good place for parts would be nice.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2009
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Is it 4wd?
 
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Old Sep 25, 2009
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Option 2: bigger tires 1-3 in ($300-$600)
The basics: the ranger has nice big wheel wells that can fit 33x10.5 or 32x11.5 inch tires on stock or 15x8in wheels, this is a nice cheap way to get more under axel clearance.
The result:
This truck has the perfect wheels, tires, and stance.

Does anyone know whose truck this is.

I want my truck to look like that! (except stock front bumper)

~Joe
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009
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This truck has the perfect wheels, tires, and stance.

Does anyone know whose truck this is.

I want my truck to look like that! (except stock front bumper)

~Joe
He was a Member on ORR where I grabbed a lot of the pictures for. He sold the truck long ago and has a 150 now.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2009
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I was thinking of running the stock wheels with bigger tires if and when I get the superlift kit.

Are there any provisions with the superlift kit for wheel backspacing? I've seen guys with stock wheels and a superlift, but I wonder if they recommend anything different.

Also, I've cranked my t-bars already. So when I get the superlift, will I need to crank the t-bars to stock? Or will the cranked t-bars act as a 'leveling kit" for the lift?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009
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Another question regarding lifts in general.

I've heard from a couple people that there is power loss when you lift a truck, now I can see maybe a little loss. But how much is there really? Have any of you guys with lifts noticed any power loss?

Any fuel mileage difference?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2009
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thats with torsion bar crank, 3in body lift, and 35's
 
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Old Nov 3, 2009
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very nice truck here

This is my plan superlift wonder what size tires he is running on those stock Alcoa wheels
I have 32x11.50 on mine now so if those are 32 X11.50 I can do the lift and wait alittle on the wheels and tires Anyone have specs on this truck






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you dont have the cardomian to this truck eh? I think its my neighbor! been trying to find his cardomain

 

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