Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

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Old Apr 24, 2009
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Icon4 Lookin for a lift.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...60+4294906186+


SUMMIT lift kit. What should I do? This looks solid but I really don't know. I want the three inch lift. SHould I do suspension? Definitely putting some 33 BFG's on there. I'm looking to do this all asap and I will be puttin the lift on myself. Shocks? What do you think?

Greatly appreciate the feedback.

BTW, have an 04 Ranger EDGE. Everything is stock on it.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009
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You can fit 33's with that lift. No need for shocks with a body lift. BTW I'm pretty sure there is a summit brand kit that is like $120 or so
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009
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My opinion is if all you're going to be doing is driving on the street with an occasional trail ride, go with the body lift. It's cheap, and probably only a little tougher to install then the suspension lift.

If your truck is going to be on the trail a lot (not mud bogging, but some real trails) and you think your suspension needs a little beef up, then go with a suspension.

If you do the body lift, get some gap guards, or make some yourself:

https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...15&postcount=4
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009
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you'll be fine with a body lift. my truck got body lifted about a month ago and i love it. once i pay the truck off and get another car ill be throwing a suspension lift in there also along with the body lift
gonna keep the ranger fo sho! haha
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009
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There is one on summit for 120 you can buy and It works great.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009
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Appreciate the input guys. Keep ya posted with the status and whatnot. Look forward to uploading some pics
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009
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17in. rims ok with 33s??? what do you think? Might be a little too big. I'm getting the BFG T/A KMs.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by VanillaShake181
17in. rims ok with 33s??? what do you think? Might be a little too big. I'm getting the BFG T/A KMs.
17's and 33's are no different than 15's and 33's?? I don't think there will be any problems
 
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S.E.A.R.C.H!!!

17s and 33s leave you with considerably less sidewall, i think thats what he means.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
S.E.A.R.C.H!!!

17s and 33s leave you with considerably less sidewall, i think thats what he means.
I thought that was obvious. I took it as the overall size was more
 
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Old Apr 26, 2009
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I just did the summit body lift and am very happy with the results. You will fit 33s very easy and it will look really good. Do it asap man
 
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