I have a 1996 4wd stx Ranger.

I just ordered a 3 in body lift that will be installed, I also ordered
33x12.5x15's.

I want to install a suspension lift but im trying to find out the cheapest and easiest way to go about that do I have to buy a kit if I do whats the cheapest and if I don't what route should I go with?

Also if I do buy a kit do I have to buy anything else so that the kit will work with my truck like a different axle? its all stock its a v6 4.0

If you guys have any suggestions let me know !!

Thanks!!!

Rough country makes a 4 inch lift. No you don't have to swap axles but most likely gonna have to regear.

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!

Is it hard to install a 4 in suspension lift by myself? how long will it take And if I go with the 6 in suspension lift will I need a different drive shaft or anything?

Not sure about 6 inch. When I looked up the 6 inch you don't get shocks with the lift and it started at like 700-800. I did the 4 inch by myself in the drive way. Comes with Instructions

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!

how long did the 4 inch kit take you, and was it the rough country? Will there be much of a difference with the 4 inch suspension and 3 in body lift compared to stock I want it to sit a little higher than an f150

My truck has only a 4 inch rough country suspension lift on it. It took a couple days in the drive way cause I didn't have all the tools at my house. And with my lift and 31s it sits a lot taller then stock. We'll 4 inches but it looks taller.

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Stock 31s

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4 inch rough country on same 31s

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Only rear lift on.

Just to give you an idea of how the kit looks. My roof is actually just a tad higher then the roof on my moms 05 silverado 4x4.

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!

Damn bro those 31's look nice I was thinking my 33x12.5x15's where going to look small but after seeing how nicely yours look idk if I can get them to fit without another 4 inchs of suspension lift

If you would've had all the tools could you have gotten it done in lets say 8 hrs or so?

Lift options for your truck

1.5" leveling kit = 32" tires
4" lift kit = 33" tires
6" lift kit = 35" tires
3" body lift = 33" tires

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95 Ranger XLT 4x2 2.3 I4 5 speed 206,000 *dead*
96 Ranger XLT 4x4 4.0 V6 5 speed 173,000 *alive*
D35 front, 8.8 rear, 3.73 gears, limited slip rear diff

If I had all the right tools probably 8 hours or less. But I'm not in a rush. I'm installing the pitman arm and steering stabilizer tomorrow. I'm also gonna most likely be going with 33x12.50s on 15x10s

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!

I got 15x8's with 33x12.5x15's hopefully they ware right

You should be fine. I'm worried the 15x10 are gonna wear my ball joints and stuff out

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!

Do you think it would look right with 33's a 3 in body lift and 4 in suspension or even a 6 in suspension lift or will it make the tires look to small?

I'm not sure.

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1997 B2300 reg cab 2.3 Lima, 15x8.5 Mickey Thompson classic 2, 31x10.50 cooper discover at3, 7.5 open 4.10 rear, dynomax super turbo catback, alpine iva-w200 w/ nav, kicker 6x8s, alpine type R 8, alpine 250W mono amp, power bass 400.4, tool box & camper shell, compustar alarm/remote start.
1956 Ford F100 rust bucket with big plans!