I have a 4x4 flare side 2003 ford ranger 4.0L v6 SuperCab, and I was wondering if I could fit 33x12.50 tires on it, and I don't know too much about rim size, so I was also wondering what rim size would be good! along with tires I was also wondering if I'd need a lift, and if a body lift would work! Specifically this body lift ( https://www.suspensionconnection.com...-lift-kit.html ) works. Please let me know if you can help me, and if this body lift would be a good one to invest into. I can also post pictures of my truck if people are interested, or if it's needed. Thanks

 

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No, on the 33" diameter tires UNLESS you do the body lift, might get by with 3" lift, 4" would for sure work

Usually the wires from body to frame are long enough for 3" maybe 4" lift, you need to look, each year is a little different
In the engine bay the firewall and inner fenders will be raised 3" to 4" ABOVE the engine, as the engine sits on the frame, radiator also goes up but engine fan stays where it is, so switching to an electric fan would be a good option

The bumpers are attached to the frame, and you are lifting the body UP/away from the frame, so there will be a new gap at the front and rear above the bumpers, just a heads up

The body of the vehicle sits on rubber spacers with long bolts that hold the body to the frame, a body lift replaces these rubber spacers with taller ones and use longer bolts

Wheel/rim size is your call, the sidewall of the tire is wider if tires diameter is bigger
More Sidewall means more "bump" absorbing flex, but also more flex when turning
Sport cars use "low profile" tires, so larger rim diameter to reduce the sidewall area so steering is more responsive

Pictures here of the different rim size and tire diameter: https://www.therangerstation.com/tec...eFitment.shtml

 

I ran 33's with just cranked up torsion bars years ago on my 2003 Edge. I had to trim the flares and the bumper slightly, but that was it. I was running 15x10" wheels, which may have helped. They did fit, and I don't remember there being any serious rubbing issues once the valance and flare were trimmed. But again, I had the torsion bars basically maxed out.

 

I am running 33" on a Short Cab, Short Bed, using a 5" lift kit for SuperLift n the front and SkyJacker Leafs n the rear.

No rubbing unless you go over a large bump or you are backing up turning hard, the 33's rub on the inner fender, street use only, maybe light trail work.


Just a note, if you Crank the T-Bars, you might get 33's on but your truck will ride like a buckboard.
There are right ways to lift and non-right ways to lift, ride quality will suffer if you don't do it right.