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Old 01-20-2013, 10:20 AM
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Default Lift or level?

I have a '00 XLT Ranger 2wd single cab. I am wanting to make it bigger. Should I level it or get a lift kit on it. It has a 2" lift on it now that was there when I got it.
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Old 01-20-2013, 12:38 PM
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Default Re: Lift or level?

Lift it
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Old 01-20-2013, 12:39 PM
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How much of a lift?
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Old 01-20-2013, 12:40 PM
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Pic of your truck now?

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Old 01-20-2013, 12:41 PM
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Old 01-20-2013, 12:42 PM
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That looks factory to me

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Old 01-20-2013, 12:43 PM
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It sits higher than other trucks the same as mine. My friend has the same tuck and his is about 2" shorter
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Old 01-20-2013, 12:48 PM
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Looks about the same height as my grandpas 98 ranger

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Old 01-20-2013, 01:23 PM
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Should I lift it though?
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Old 01-20-2013, 01:24 PM
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What motor do you have?

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Old 01-20-2013, 01:26 PM
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2.5L 4cyl
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Old 01-20-2013, 01:27 PM
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What rear gears...if you lift it and get bigger tires you're gonna need to regear especially with a 4 banger

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Old 01-20-2013, 01:28 PM
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What rear gears...if you lift it and get bigger tires you're gonna need to regear especially with a 4 banger

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I'm not sure.
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Old 01-20-2013, 01:33 PM
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Lifting a truck,larger tires,.and regearing is expensive so be ready to drop some money to do it right

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Old 01-20-2013, 02:32 PM
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How much am I looking at?
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