anybody know of...
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ive seen the superlift and not really wanting to drop 2 Gs into a lift plus dont coils give more flex meaning i cant put bigger tires on? im not spending another 500 on tires and 200 on rims to go an inch bigger. wut if i was to scrap the superlift torsion bar mounts and just move the stock ones up closer to the front?
any body know of a 5" (double underline that) lift? 5" please, prolly know of every 3-4" lift worth looking at. again, thats 5"
any body know of a 5" (double underline that) lift? 5" please, prolly know of every 3-4" lift worth looking at. again, thats 5"
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how can the knucles be machined differently? the CV HAS to go in the middle of the wheel, at 90 degrees. thats where the problem lies, the axles are so short, that any extreme amount of lift will put the CVs out of their operating range, causing them to wear out prematurely, or even just plain fall apart out of the blue
#9
limiting straps wont help, lifting your stock suspension 5 inches, and just driving on a flat road will ruin the CVs, thats like letting your front wheels droop 5 inches and driving like that all the time. at best you could use the limit straps to keep ANY downward movement of the front suspension from occuring. that may preserve the CVs but will be hell on the straps, the ball joints, and your *** in the seat
#11
Thats because the RCD lift has...
Lower Sub-Frame and CNC Machined Replacement Steering Knuckles, Front Differential Relocation Brackets, RCD Racing Coil-Over Shock Absorbers by Bilstein with pre-installed RCD RacingÔ springs, Billet Steel Sway Bar Links, and Extended Length Stainless Steel Braided Front Brake Lines
Lower Sub-Frame and CNC Machined Replacement Steering Knuckles, Front Differential Relocation Brackets, RCD Racing Coil-Over Shock Absorbers by Bilstein with pre-installed RCD RacingÔ springs, Billet Steel Sway Bar Links, and Extended Length Stainless Steel Braided Front Brake Lines
#12
the key to the RCD is the new lower subframe, which allows the factory CV shafts to remain in a factory position. the only difference with the RCD knuckles is that they are made to work better with the steering system. the subframe must be altered to allow the CVs to remain in a position that they can be used reliably. you wont find a kit that tall for less than 2 grand!! lets put this all to rest, the RCD is the way to go for what you want. if you dont have the cash, you gotta save it up! if you want a cheap lift you should have gotten a different truck.
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technically you do have a live axle. a live axle is one that is turning all the time. the ranger front axle is always turning when youre driving, its just disengaged in the transfer case. but i know you meant solid axle
out of curiosity, why do you not want the travel of the RCD kit? as far as a reliabilty and safety standpoint, i still believe that the RCD lift is the right choice for you. unless you can get the SAS done for dirt cheap, the RCD should be cheaper in the long run as well
out of curiosity, why do you not want the travel of the RCD kit? as far as a reliabilty and safety standpoint, i still believe that the RCD lift is the right choice for you. unless you can get the SAS done for dirt cheap, the RCD should be cheaper in the long run as well
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thats not a bad deal for the labor, if you keep your eyes peeled you can get the parts for cheap, just make sure you get some kind of warranty. if your concerned about having a suspension that is stiffer, its as easy as getting stiffer shocks. at least with the coils, you will ride smooth enough on the street that your truck stays in one piece. the only truck now that does well with leaves up front is the superduty, but then the diesel engine weighs about as much as a ranger, and the weight helps it give a smooth ride. and even now the superduties use coils!! if you have to use coils dont be turned away or disappointed, you can make it work the way you want
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ha ha, good luck with that!! everyones parent will react in a different way. good luck with what you decide to do. im sure sometimes i come across as a jerk, but im just trying to help you do the right thing, and sometimes when things get heated i say stupid things. just want you to get it done right the first time, which is the key
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^^^o i understand completely. i said a few stupid things and sometimes the fingers flow faster then the brain if you know wut im saying. im really debating my choices right now and may have even found a local source to do my axle swap. all through the same friend who can get me someone to get me deals on parts i may need. either way, i think the choice i make i will be happy with.
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Just happen to be browsing and found a cradle lift for newer rangers like yours, but it's a 9". http://www.truckn-store.com/product....&search=ranger from truckin.com.
#21
your link said 2wd trucks...if that could be made to work on my truck then im all over it. but i dont think it can.
truckinsuspension.com has the lifted 4wd trucks link with a chevy logo above it. i may complain. http://www.truckn-store.com/product_category.asp?id=569
truckinsuspension.com has the lifted 4wd trucks link with a chevy logo above it. i may complain. http://www.truckn-store.com/product_category.asp?id=569
Last edited by loneFX4; 04-02-2005 at 01:49 PM.
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