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Old Feb 9, 2010
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Looking to get a superlift

Whats everyones opinion on them??? Im thinking about getting the one thats close to me the one from Pittsburgh PA. Im just looking to see what everyone has to say about them and pros and cons on them. Right now im pretty much set at getting it.
 
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I like mine and have no complaints. Not to mention, my ride is a lot better than stock with my set-up.
 
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now have you seen the one for sale from pa???
 
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now have you seen the one for sale from pa???
Yes, seems like a pretty good deal.
 
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im thinking about getting that one.
 
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im thinking about getting that one.
Go for it, I'm sure you won't regret it. Not to mention, it beats paying full price.
 
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yea i may have to buy some new shocks but if everything is included and ready to install im gonna get it. poss buy a bl and some new wheels too.
 
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I really liked the kit when i had one. Nice kit, my only complaint was the sway bar links, they made a lot of noise. But They were worn and I didnt replace them...
 
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What are you going to do for gears?
 
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zabeard i figured im not gonna do that sas on my 03 and i saw that kit from pittsburgh and was like maybe this will be the oppourtunity for me to buy one. wow i cant spelll
 
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What are you going to do for gears?
i think my truck stock came with 4 10s
 
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33's will be fine with 4.10's, but it wouldn't be that great with 35's. If you plan to have the gears changed then obviously either would be fine.
 
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i got 305 70 16 now with just a t bar crank and i want alittle more height. i like the look with a bl and superlift with 33s
 
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i got 305 70 16 now with just a t bar crank and i want alittle more height. i like the look with a bl and superlift with 33s
superlift + bodylift can easily fit 35s. you can fit 33s easily with just the superlift but if you want lots of room to flex then double lift with 33s it is!
 
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Originally Posted by 03ranger
i got 305 70 16 now with just a t bar crank and i want alittle more height. i like the look with a bl and superlift with 33s
try that setup for a while before adding hte BL. i like that look so much better than stacked.
 
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try that setup for a while before adding hte BL. i like that look so much better than stacked.
You like the leveled on 33's look?
 
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superlift + bodylift can easily fit 35s. you can fit 33s easily with just the superlift but if you want lots of room to flex then double lift with 33s it is!
im looking to get more flex
 
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try that setup for a while before adding hte BL. i like that look so much better than stacked.
well if i decide to buy the sl ill have that for a while, while i save up some money for new wheels so in that time i can think about the bl. Do you think the sl is a good deal??? the one that im looking at??
 
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can you link me to it? i have not seen it.
 
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https://www.ranger-forums.com/f54/to...urgh-pa-98525/

there is no pics but he lives like only an hour away from me and i said that i wanna come look at it before i make a decision.
 
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okay now my only problem is, is when i was cranking my bars on my truck my passenger side bolt got stripped. what can i do about taking that out and if possible can i get a replacement???
 
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one more thing is i need the torsion unloading tool now where do i get one of those at for my 03??
 
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The bolt...no easy way to fix it. You're gonna need the special tool to unload the key off it, then torch the bolt between the key and the bolt head or torch the keeper block thing. Then get a new 'keeper block' that the bolt threads into and obviously a new bolt.




Unloading without a tool: just unbolt all your crap up front to full droop: unthread adjustment bolt, take off torsion key skid plate, unbolt upper shock, swap bar link, CV shafts(maybe), then just take out the 'keeper block' that the adjustment bolt threads into, then lower the key and slide the bar out of the LCA. Might need someone to push down on the LCA in order to remove the block, but the 3 sets of keys Ive pulled/replaced came out like butter.

But then again, you've got the adjustment bolt stripped out problem...so you'll need to do it ALOT safer way by using the proper tool.
 
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how much do you think the bolt is??? and should i get both or one be fine??
 
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Ford Torsion Bar Unload Unloading Tool OTC 7826 : eBay Motors (item 260414317407 end time Feb-14-10 15:37:56 PST) is this what i need?? but it says its only up to 2001 rangers??
 
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