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Old 08-16-2016, 03:41 PM
cowboysam cowboysam is offline
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Default 3-4 lift kit superlift

hey guys i tried searching but guess i gotta make my own thread. found a 3-4 super lift online for sale around 1400. my question is i have a 2003 ranger 4x4 step side on a 3 inch body. i know for 2wd fabtech sells a 5.5 spindle lift. but on a 4x4 could i just put the 5.5 spindle on or is there more to it in the front end of a 4x4. cant seem to find any answers to this and its killing me. my truck isnt off roading much more like a lawn ordainment but i wanna make it nice and ontop i shipping out soon. any help be great
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Old 08-16-2016, 03:46 PM
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Default Re: 3-4 lift kit superlift

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on a 4x4 could i just put the 5.5 spindle on
No.

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is there more to it in the front end of a 4x4.
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Since you are a 1998 & newer 4WD - you only have the following general options when it comes to lifting your truck:
  1. 1"-2" Torsion Bar Crank = Cost is only an alignment.
  2. Pre-Key Mod (If 2008+ Ranger) = Gets you to the height of a pre-08 stock 4WD Ranger. Then you can perform option #1 from there.
  3. 2" Leveling Kit (AKA - Torsion Keys) = Waste of money, same as a torsion bar crank - see option #1 above.
  4. 3" Body Lift (Performance Accessories or Summit Brand) = +/- $200 + Install
  5. 4" Superlift = +/- $1,700 + Install
  6. Custom SAS = "Let your imagination take control of your wallet"
Pick your poison.

Rear is the simple part....shackles, AAL or new leaf springs are the "popular" choices.

Few "threads of interest" when it comes to lifting / leveling:
Torsion Lift Keys ???
How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
Body Lift 3” – Tech Info Extravaganza
Lift Options for Your Ranger
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Old 08-16-2016, 03:53 PM
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Default Re: 3-4 lift kit superlift

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No.



Yes.



Copy & Paste time:

Since you are a 1998 & newer 4WD - you only have the following general options when it comes to lifting your truck:
  1. 1"-2" Torsion Bar Crank = Cost is only an alignment.
  2. Pre-Key Mod (If 2008+ Ranger) = Gets you to the height of a pre-08 stock 4WD Ranger. Then you can perform option #1 from there.
  3. 2" Leveling Kit (AKA - Torsion Keys) = Waste of money, same as a torsion bar crank - see option #1 above.
  4. 3" Body Lift (Performance Accessories or Summit Brand) = +/- $200 + Install
  5. 4" Superlift = +/- $1,700 + Install
  6. Custom SAS = "Let your imagination take control of your wallet"
Pick your poison.

Rear is the simple part....shackles, AAL or new leaf springs are the "popular" choices.

Few "threads of interest" when it comes to lifting / leveling:
Torsion Lift Keys ???
How To: Adjust Torsion Bars
Body Lift 3” – Tech Info Extravaganza
Lift Options for Your Ranger
shit i love it! quick summed it up lol. well looks like if i want more lift sas or that 3-4 suspension. i just wanna run wide 35's looks beefy and clean
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Old 08-16-2016, 04:12 PM
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shit i love it! quick summed it up lol. well looks like if i want more lift sas or that 3-4 suspension. i just wanna run wide 35's looks beefy and clean

Pretty much. Options are pretty limited for 98+ 4wds.
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