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Icon4 Rough Country / Cheaper Lift Drop Brackets - Dana35 Interference

I've been tossing around the idea of lifts for the ranger, and I was originally just going to go with 2" levelling coils, and a pair of shackles, however the Rough Country Lifts work out to being $200 or so more, and you get shocks.

The only problem I keep hearing about is the Drop brackets interfering with the Dana35 housing, but no problem with the Dana28's. (I have a 92 Ranger, 4 liter, should have the Dana35 correct?) At the same time, I hear Rough Country has new brackets now and there are no problems at all? I've been searching for a solid answer for a while, but I can't really find anything.

Anyone know for sure what the deal is? Thanks guys.
 
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i really dont know about the lift or your year truck but i think if you have the 4 banger you have the smaller dana 28 axle
 
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in that case i should have the 35, i have the v6 4 liter..i dunno the diff looks pretty beefy i've never taken the time to look up the code on the diff plate though
 
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if you have the 4.0L then you have the 35
 
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thanks..do you know about what kind of clearence issues i will or will not have? i don't want to buy this kit and smash a hole into my diff
 
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not sure. I have the gay IFS so i have not searched at all on the rough country stuff. i have heard of that problem though, and have not heard of a fix besides a DIY solution.
 
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ahhh ok cool.
i sent rough country an email and hopefully they can give me a straight answer...although im probably just another sale to them. maybe I would be better off going with the superlift 4" or skyjacker 4/6" ? if anyone has any advice please chime in, thanks
 

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Get the skyjacker... great kit!
 
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rough country lift is just fine. and yes they have redesigned there kit. I have there lift on my Bronco II and it went on smooth no problems at all great lift kit for the price.
 
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wouldn't your b2 have a dana 28? can anyone else say for sure whether or not this lift will fit
 
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It will fit... they wouldn't make a kit that would blow holes in your front diff.... also.. the Bronco and ranger kit are identical.. they have the same under carriage
 
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