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Old 02-17-2014, 12:52 PM
Trogdor1597 Trogdor1597 is offline
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Default Lift and wheels on a 97 2.3L??

So I've got a 97 Ranger, 2.3L 4 cylinder! She's a beauty but i want to make her gorgeous! I'm looking to lift and get some new shoes on her but I'm stuck on what to do. I know a 2.3L won't be able to handle a suspension lift and much bigger tires so I want to know the best 3 inch lift i can get (trying to keep it under $400) and the size of tires. I was looking at 31's or 32's (really aiming more towards 32's). But I will follow your advice!
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Old 02-17-2014, 01:42 PM
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I would go 32's I've got a 94 with 375k never rebuilt pulls 31.10.50s easy. I wouldn't even throw a lift on it. It'll still look good with some aftermarket flares on eBay for around 50$
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Old 02-17-2014, 02:05 PM
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no lift? Didn't even think of that! lol, if anything just a leveling because she does have a slanted look to her. but I guess that would be it. However, would i have any problems with rubbing?
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Old 02-18-2014, 06:12 AM
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http://http://truckprousa.com/i-6238002-rough-country-9264-1-5-ranger-bronco-ii-explorer-leveling-suspension.html
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Old 02-18-2014, 06:16 AM
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I didn't rub a bit in 2wd with 31.10.50s and still have about 3to 4 inches to work with
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Old 02-19-2014, 02:28 PM
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Default Re: Lift and wheels on a 97 2.3L??

would this be for the front tires? Since the back does seem lifted much already?
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