The problem with lifting the earlier rangers was the beam length would cause that.
I dont know too much about this issue specifically, but I can offer some direction, hopefully the one you want.
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech.../2wdlifts.html

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2000 XLT 4x4, 4dr ext cab, 4.0L OHV, 4.10 LSD
265/75/16 Goodyear Duratracs
Mountaineer seats, Expo OHC
2003 EDGE front clip conversion
133rwhp/192rwtq-->6-28-11

1969 Mercury Cougar
351W, FMX, 3:1 open diff in a Ford 9"
Undergoing restoration