lifting 93 options
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lifting 93 options
i just bought a 1993 ranger 4x4 5 speed ext. cab, i wanna lift it and i have some questions. i am looking at skyjackers class 1 6 inch lift and 33 x 12.5 inch tires. thats what im thinking. now some questions, any better suggestions, what else will i need to go with the lift?, how do wheel bearings and ball joints hold up to somthing like this? im not a hard core off roader, more looking good and some mudding/screwing around. give me any comments or advice and id greatly appreciate it.
thanks
cory
thanks
cory
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You should either get the Skyjacker Class II lift or the Superlift kit. Both are great kits. I have been running the Superlift 6" kit for 3 years now without any problems.
Here are a list of things you will need:
- front lift componets
- drop pitman arm
- rear lift componets (i recommend NOT using lift blocks)
- new shocks
- new gears for the axles (if you are only running 33's and you have 3.73 gears you should be fine)
- 1 piece rear driveshaft out of a '98+ 4wd ext. cab Ranger
- new tire/wheel combo (33x12.50x15 on a 15x8" or 10" wheel with a 5x4.5" bolt pattern and 3.73" back spacing)
Things I HIGHLY recommend for lifting a TTB Ranger:
- Superlift Superunner steering system (~$450) (if you run this, you wont need a steering stabilizer)
- Skyjacker 6" lifted leafs (so you will not have any blocks) (~$450)
- Skyjacker extended brake lines (~$140)
If you are going to install the lift yourself, I would also install new ball joints, wheel bearings, and manual lockouts at the same time.
Most people say that 6" of lift doesn't look right with 33" tires, but IMO it looks great. Here is my truck with 6" lift and 33's:
Here are a list of things you will need:
- front lift componets
- drop pitman arm
- rear lift componets (i recommend NOT using lift blocks)
- new shocks
- new gears for the axles (if you are only running 33's and you have 3.73 gears you should be fine)
- 1 piece rear driveshaft out of a '98+ 4wd ext. cab Ranger
- new tire/wheel combo (33x12.50x15 on a 15x8" or 10" wheel with a 5x4.5" bolt pattern and 3.73" back spacing)
Things I HIGHLY recommend for lifting a TTB Ranger:
- Superlift Superunner steering system (~$450) (if you run this, you wont need a steering stabilizer)
- Skyjacker 6" lifted leafs (so you will not have any blocks) (~$450)
- Skyjacker extended brake lines (~$140)
If you are going to install the lift yourself, I would also install new ball joints, wheel bearings, and manual lockouts at the same time.
Most people say that 6" of lift doesn't look right with 33" tires, but IMO it looks great. Here is my truck with 6" lift and 33's:
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Originally Posted by Bigdank
might wanna consider a steering stabilizer. or maybe a shift extension. i lifted my 93 ranger xlt and i didnt need a shift extension though. the steering stabilizer is aight. i dunno about the ball joints or bearings though. im interested to hear someone talk about that.
he wouldnt need a shifter extension for a suspension lift -- only for a body lift
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so whats the difference between the skyjacker class 1 and the superlift i thought they were basicaly the same? also are the gears completely necessary, i know a guy with 35's and stock gearing and it goes fine? also were you saying that the steering will be fine without a stabalizer or only if i buy the steering kit for 450 that you were talking about?
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Originally Posted by live4motocross11
du510, i know your going to regear but how is it working with 33's and stock gears? i no i should but i probaly wont right away
You are good for sometime, just dont expect the response time of stock gearing on stock tires. Its do-able, just not ideal.
Ive run for about 8 months so far on stock gears with 33's. Its not bad on the road really, but then again, its not so easy with the clutch when you want to creep & crawl.
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For a '93 it is fairly cut and dry.......since the suspension is a TTB (Twin Traction Beam).....lifting is cheaper....
You could also get the Skyjacker 8" lift kit.....but then it is a MUST to get the Superunner steering, and even then you have to modify it a bit......
Steering is the most important part when lifting a TTB Ranger. If it isn't right you could wind up wearing steering parts fast ( ball joints, tie rods, etc.).....
You could also get the Skyjacker 8" lift kit.....but then it is a MUST to get the Superunner steering, and even then you have to modify it a bit......
Steering is the most important part when lifting a TTB Ranger. If it isn't right you could wind up wearing steering parts fast ( ball joints, tie rods, etc.).....
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Originally Posted by -kyle-
Why do you have to switch to a 1 piece drive shaft?
Any extended cab '98+ 4wd Rangers driveshaft will be a direct swap, you just have to remove the caiieer bearing cross member, which according to Fords engineers has no structural value in the frame.....I have been running without the crossmember for about 2 years with no problems
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Originally Posted by Du510
I'd say Skyjacker. My dropbrackets look pretty damn indestructible.
Maurice has a Superlift, so I'll let him chime in with his thoughts on that.
Maurice has a Superlift, so I'll let him chime in with his thoughts on that.
Check out www.ntwonline.com ......I got my Superlift from them off their "suspension specials" section for $599.....that was everything but the brake lines and drop pitman arm......
I don't persay have 1 brand on my truck anymore.....I have a mix of Superlift and Skyjacker
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well they make 4" i think, also will i need alignment bushings? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...827+4294924761 and will that set work on the rear too or what?
Last edited by live4motocross11; 01-10-2008 at 07:26 PM.