Hey everyone im going to be installing a 3 inch PA body lift and i have a few questions if anyone has done one on a 2011 4.0 4x4 with stabilitrac and traction control id like to know if you have had any problems with the senors or operation after the installation and what did you do about the tow package? did you take it off or get some modified brackets so the tow package was level with the body after the lift or if you just left it a few inches below the body?

ive heard both stories that you can do it with the sensors and you cant so im not sure and for the hitch most people leave it the way it is or if you want it up to the bumper you have to cut of the oem bracket and weld/make new brackets.

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2003 Ranger Edge Ext. 5 speed, 4.0L,3.55 8.8 L/S,3" BL, 33 mud kings , cragar soft 8's, xl9000, Blitzpro LED bar, 10000k hid, 06 tails, headlight mod, cobra cb, silver hvac panel, kenwood double din, kenwood excelon 12" sub, kenwood 1000 watt amp, OHC, level II tow hooks,

in the making: Custom rear steel bumper
pre-runner style front bumper

Thanks man! ill let you know how it turns out when i get the lift installed and if i personally have any problems and ill probably just leave the hitch as is then

Ill be doing a write-up on how to mod your OEM hitch for a body lift tomorrow that only costs $10-15 in bolts. Here are some pics from the write up...











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Nope. I lifted my 2010 with Advancetrac and all the sensors. Did just fine. Here ya go. 2010 Sport 4x4 with 32x11.50 KM2s body lifted... and some hitch pics from my 07 FX4 thats body lifted...

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2005 Ranger 2.3 XLT Reg cab steppy: DJM 4/5, Expo 8.8 w/3.73LS axle swap. Hurst Shifter, flowmaster 40 series, edge front bumper, 18x9, 18x10 cobra wheels

Thanks man that helps a lot i am also wondering how it is running 33 inch tires with the stock rear end... What is your gear ratio and how does your truck do hauling the bigger tires if you do still have a stock rear end? On the inside of my door it says my 2011 4x4 xlt has a 3.55 axel ratio and I've been told on here i should have a 4.10 for 31" tires and a 4.56 if i wanna run 33" my truck is the 4.0l v6 some other people have told me i don't need to upgrade my gears because the 4.0l has enough power to turn the larger wheels without and problems. Any input would be greatly appreciated, again thanks for the mod photos and help with the OEM hitch

I really like your truck

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7L Hemi V8 | 4x4 | Crew Cab | Flowmaster Exhaust

White 2010 XL Reg Cab | 2.3L | SOLD!

This is my opinion on oem gear ratios and tires:

3.55: maximum 32 inch tires
3.73: maximum 33 inch tires
4.10: maximum 35 inch tires (not recommended, but has been done)

These numbers are based on a newer 4.0 sohc and a low mileage 5r55e tranny. I would run 32's max if I had 3:55's or I would re-gear.

Here is my current truck. 2007 fx4 4.0 with 4.10 gear ratio and 33x12.50 KM2's

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2005 Ranger 2.3 XLT Reg cab steppy: DJM 4/5, Expo 8.8 w/3.73LS axle swap. Hurst Shifter, flowmaster 40 series, edge front bumper, 18x9, 18x10 cobra wheels

I have stock 3.73 gears I'm assuming the front end will be the same correct? I'm only looking to run 31's so i should have no problem in the future maybe ill up my ratio to 4.10 but ill see i don't mind running with stock tires but if a person installs a small lift ex PA 3" 29" wheels will look weird on the truck.

31's need no lift. Just a tbar crank. 3.73's do fine with 31-33's in my experience (been driving, lifting rangers since 2003) all I have is a PA body lift with 33's and they look a little small. If I had your truck I would do a pa body lift and 32x11.50's or 285/75r16's

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2005 Ranger 2.3 XLT Reg cab steppy: DJM 4/5, Expo 8.8 w/3.73LS axle swap. Hurst Shifter, flowmaster 40 series, edge front bumper, 18x9, 18x10 cobra wheels

Thanks a ton!!! man im getting it x lined tomorrow and in a few more pay days ill be getting the tbar crank and tires and possibly some fender flares off the fx4 to install between there ill see how the funds hold up. And its good to hear that i can run 31's with my stock gear ratio i dont think ill be doing the 3" PA bl till my warranty is up at 100,000km im running the stock rims for the 2011 xlt im not sure how wide they are but would you recommend going to something a bit wider for the 31 inch tires?

Body lift for the record will not void warranty ;-)

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2005 Ranger 2.3 XLT Reg cab steppy: DJM 4/5, Expo 8.8 w/3.73LS axle swap. Hurst Shifter, flowmaster 40 series, edge front bumper, 18x9, 18x10 cobra wheels

Do you notice any tire rub with the ranger and 33's with the 3 inch lift? The reason i ask is because i have a buddy who has a 2011 sport and he has 33's on there but all he did was a tbar crank in the front end to level his ranger out and he has rub on left and right turns casual ones i might add. I have 16x8 wheels and 30.7 inch tires i am running stock right now no tbar crank or anything but i will be getting a tbar crank right away do you think ill have any issues with rub? until i get the crank or is it a wise idea to get the crank as soon as i get the new wheels and tires on so i dont get any rub for sure and wreck my tires

Your friend is a fool. Lol. 33's are too big without a lift. Just crank your tbars yourself. There is a how to on the site. No. I had stock 255/70/16's (30.7") on my 2010 and they didn't rub at all. Obviously.

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2005 Ranger 2.3 XLT Reg cab steppy: DJM 4/5, Expo 8.8 w/3.73LS axle swap. Hurst Shifter, flowmaster 40 series, edge front bumper, 18x9, 18x10 cobra wheels

Wicked im stoked ill have some pics up tonight. My tires are 245/75R16 roughly 30.7 inches in diameterim hoping the extra width wont cause any issues

Awesome! Gonna look great. can't wait to see the pics

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2005 Ranger 2.3 XLT Reg cab steppy: DJM 4/5, Expo 8.8 w/3.73LS axle swap. Hurst Shifter, flowmaster 40 series, edge front bumper, 18x9, 18x10 cobra wheels