I have a 86 2.3L 4x2 ranger and I would like to add 4x4 blocks for the 2.5inch lift in the rear. What I'd like to know is do my stock shocks have enough travel for it or do I need to get new shocks? also, will I need to extend my brake lines once it's installed or are they fine?

thanks folks.

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1986 Ranger. 2.3L 5 speed manual.

you can add the 4x4 blocks for the rear. if your going to get the blocks from a Donner make sure you get the u-bolts to go with it. just disconnect your lower shock bolts then take off your existing u-bolts slide the blocks in and reinstall using the longer bolts. you will need to use the shocks for the 4x4 application. your brake and breather tube should be fine.

hope this helps............................................. .....

yeah that helps alot, I was gonna get the shocks to be safe anyway but it's good to know that I need it.

thanks

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1986 Ranger. 2.3L 5 speed manual.

you may need to make the bracket longer that holds the brake line to the frame rail but there was enough give in the line when i did mine to reach fully raised on the lift i was on in the garage {the whole truck was about 6' off the floor}

I like when i did Drop Shackles and when i added my additional 3in Block all my brake lines were fine....all you'll prob need is longer U-bolts...but don't quote me on this

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01 Ford Ranger Edge
-4in Super Lift
-3in Body Lift
-1354 Manual Transfer Case
-33x12.5x15 BFG KM2's

thanks guys,

another question...
What should I expect to pay for 2 blocks, u bolts, and shocks from a doner junker?

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1986 Ranger. 2.3L 5 speed manual.

i got mine from a friend's truck he had in his yard so i can't honestly say. but if your getting then from a junk yard i'd take a guess at 35 for the blocks and u bolts

I'm getting them from a guy who has a parts truck...No junk yards around here have any old rangers...Craigslist has plenty though.

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1986 Ranger. 2.3L 5 speed manual.

i wouldn't even pay 35... cause you can put really anything in there for a block. just the u-bolts are a little tougher. you're definitely gonna be ok on your brake lines though, and you're gonna need to new shocks, basically if ya lift anything above about 1.5" you're gonna wanna put new shocks on it.

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93 ranger ext. cab 4.0L auto 6" SJ/custom lift--37" super swamper truxs M/T tires--lock rite locker w/ 4.56 gears up front--warn hubs--exploder 8.8 w/ disc brakes 4.56 gears and detriot locker--one-piece driveline--bushwacker cut-out flares--Bilstein 5150 shocks--2 10" xcite subs w/ 1600W Crunch amp-- tinted windows

waiting for: dual steering stabilizer, put on 3" body lift(in my room), dual shock setup, electric fan, possible SAS with a waggy D44

you need this

1. the blocks
2. the ubolts (i don't recommend reusing u bolts they stretch out and become week and new one don't cost much.)
3. the shocks for a 4x4

you need this

1. the blocks
2. the ubolts (i don't recommend reusing u bolts they stretch out and become week and new one don't cost much.)
3. the shocks for a 4x4

^--------- Downy i think i remember jason telling me you wanted to go to a bone yard and get a set of U-bolts since you could gte them for free ha ha

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01 Ford Ranger Edge
-4in Super Lift
-3in Body Lift
-1354 Manual Transfer Case
-33x12.5x15 BFG KM2's

i did and i ran them for a very short time and i was worried about them the whole time. i dont dd my truck let alone drive it much at all. since i got new ones i feel so much safer.