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10-04-2014, 09:32 AM
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93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
I have bought a 2000 Ranger 4X4 as my project truck. It seems really hard to find a suspension lift kit for this truck so I am wondering if swapping the suspension for the earlier 93 to 97 ranger suspension would work as the lift kit for those trucks are found easily. Thanks for any advice.
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10-04-2014, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Trooperfan
I have bought a 2000 Ranger 4X4 as my project truck. It seems really hard to find a suspension lift kit for this truck so I am wondering if swapping the suspension for the earlier 93 to 97 ranger suspension would work as the lift kit for those trucks are found easily. Thanks for any advice.
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The time and cost of fabrication would be more then it's worth. If your gonna go through all that sas it
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10-04-2014, 01:45 PM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
TTB is just as shitty as SLA 4x4 suspension.. as the post above SAS
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10-04-2014, 10:22 PM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
I'm not sure what SAS is? Thanks.
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10-05-2014, 12:27 AM
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10-12-2014, 11:23 PM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
Yes I googled it after asking the question. For a smarter question, which axle should I get? I would like to have 35 or 37 inch tires and hope to not have a stiff suspension like my 08 FX4..
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10-13-2014, 03:49 AM
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If it is strictly for off road and you might have 37" tires, 4:88.
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10-13-2014, 05:38 AM
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Yes I googled it after asking the question. For a smarter question, which axle should I get? I would like to have 35 or 37 inch tires and hope to not have a stiff suspension like my 08 FX4..
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What axle you use will be based off your price range and what you can find. D30, d35 or d44
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10-14-2014, 10:08 PM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
I'm looking for something dependable that will be suitable for 35 inch tires. I will go with whatever one is better for the money. Should I get it used at a scrap yard or buy a new one?
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10-16-2014, 05:18 AM
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I'm looking for something dependable that will be suitable for 35 inch tires. I will go with whatever one is better for the money. Should I get it used at a scrap yard or buy a new one?
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go out to a scrap yard and get a D44 if it's a toy and off-roading truck then get a D60 but if you don't need 1 tons then it wouldn't be worth it cause you'd have to do both
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10-16-2014, 10:50 PM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
Does anyone know how much lift I will gain by doing the SAS? I just want to try and figure out how much of a suspension lift I should do while the suspension is all apart.
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Which vehicles can I get the D44 or D60 from? Sorry about all the questions and thanks for all the replies. 
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10-17-2014, 04:57 AM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
2-20". It's up to you on how you fabricate it or springs you buy.
The axle depends on what your doing. Leaves/coils/coil overs. Next is are you going full width. If that's so you will need a rear axle to match. You have a lot more research to do before attempting this just saying.
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10-17-2014, 11:18 PM
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Re: 93-97 suspension swap into a 2000?
I won't attempt it. I will pay someone to do it for me. I am trying to decide which one to install. I know I'd like about 8 inches of lift. I won't do extreme offroad but I do go down bad dirt roads with potholes, washboards and some 4X4 only rocky roads. I really want the truck to look nice but it won't be a pavement princess; only offroad. I have an 08 FX4 I drive daily.
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