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Old Sep 26, 2008
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Whats the simplest way to lift my truck up higher, right now its stock and im planning to get 31s, but does anyone reccomend a certain lift?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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Specs on truck would help?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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are you 4x4 or 4x2? if you 4x2 are you coil or i-beams? we need more info
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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body lift imo
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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Crank t bars is all you want is to clear 31's... i cleared 31's stock..
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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same here. i currently have 265/75R16 which is 31" in diameter without any type of lifting or cranking of the torsion bars. but yes, it would help if you provided more info on your ride...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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Since you listed so much info about your truck I would say that the best way to lift it is probably with a floor jack.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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His name implies it is a 97, so it does not have t-bars or coil springs like a '98+ XLT. It says he has a 4.0, so that is a good start. From what I have read skyjacker makes decent lifts for your model truck. 2wd or 4wd? How big do you want to go? What tire size do you want to run? Do you have the motor/gears to run it?
 
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Old Sep 26, 2008
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Cranes are usually your best bet, but a decent sized forklift would do it too
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008
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Originally Posted by ES894x4
Cranes are usually your best bet, but a decent sized forklift would do it too

That's just to d*** funny....................LMAO
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008
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you can do coil spacers if its 4wd or 3inch body and spacers and 33s
or if its 2wd u will need both for 31s

-Cody
 
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Old Oct 1, 2008
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Please Use Search Function, this has been answered countless times. This thread is from 5 days ago and is from half way down this page, it will answer your question on a lift for 31's, I am assuming you have a '97 by your screen name. It even has links to parts you need on the summit website.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=71946

And here is how high it will sit on 31's. Approximately 22 inches to bottom of rocker panel.

 
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