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Old 01-07-2007
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Ok I am lost...........

Ok i am new here and posted a while back. I am in need of help bad. I have searched the internet for about 2 weeks now for the ideal lift i want. So help me out now because i have looked so much i am back to sqaure one.

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1998 Ranger XLT Super 4*2

I want to run like 33's. just for looks a little off road but nothing like trails. So what size rims should i be looking for, also I have a 3 in body lift new in the box but what is going to be my suspension to clear 33's with some room so it looks good and then level.

And if anyone is selling anything to help me out let me know i have paypal and cash.

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you might be able to clear 33's with just a be able to clear 33's with just a body lift but i am not sure. and anathor thing to do to clear 33's is get some lift spindles.

some one with more info on the ifs suspension sould chime in shortly.
 
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You wont be able to clear 33s with just a bl. here are some of the options you have.

Fabtech Lifts

Pro-Comp Lifts

im sure others will help out soon.
 
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Ok what about the 5/4 down at the bottom. What else will i have to buy besides shocks to roll this kit.

http://sporttrucksuspension.com/RANGERLIFT.HTM
 
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Any more help?
 
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Youre looking at needing a 5.5" Suspension lift and a 3" BL to clear 33s. A 5.5" alone will allow you throw on 31s and with the BL; 33s will fit.


As for rims go with 15s or 16s. I myself think that with a larger tire 16s looks soo much better but a ste of tires will cost you $100 or more a set for 16 inch tires vs 15inch tires (so id suggest 15s)
 
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Man.....2wd stock susp height must totally blow.....Excuse the ignorance....Never owned a 2wd Ranger lol
 
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Not the best of pics but here is Jacob's XLT with a dotech(or fabtech) 5.5" lift and 31s


^lol old pics =o
 
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i have just a spindle with 32s...
 
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Originally Posted by RangerJustin
i have just a spindle with 32s...
Hey go ahead and break it all down and sell me the whole setup. I know you said like a yr or so. but let me know an exact time frame. I may wait if the time is right along with the price for everything.

But i do like that setup and thats about what i was looking for.
 
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my spindles wont work on your truck though due to you having 10.25" rotors and i have 11.25" rotors...plus im waiting till at least snowboard season is over...
 
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