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03-23-2012, 07:56 PM
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Which lift?
So I want to lift my truck so I can sport bigger tires. I am new to any modifications. I want to lift my truck solely for looks - I prefer the look of a "beefier," more truck-like Ranger over how it sits stock. I want to lift it to fit 32's on.
QUESTION: What is the best way to lift my truck? Keeping in mind this is only for looks and I don't want to compete or anything. However I don't want to rob the performance or handling of the truck.
Any insight is appreciated.
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03-23-2012, 07:57 PM
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Re: Which lift?
Body lift maybe?
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03-23-2012, 07:59 PM
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Re: Which lift?
There are so many threads on this...
Just do a bodylift if you just want it for looks and want to go the cheap way out. Performance will always be affected by adding bigger tires and not regearing.
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03-23-2012, 08:00 PM
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Re: Which lift?
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There are so many threads on this...
Just do a bodylift if you just want it for looks and want to go the cheap way out. Performance will always be affected by adding bigger tires and not regearing.
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03-23-2012, 08:08 PM
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Re: Which lift?
Just for looks? Definitely not body lift, those are incredibly easy to spot and very ugly/cheap IMO. Im assuming your 2wd so I say spindles/shackles.
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33" GoodYear MTR's, 8.8 swap with 4.56 gears and L/S
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He has a badass lifted 2wd. He is being a smartass
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03-24-2012, 04:53 PM
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Re: Which lift?
I think I am leaning towards the body lift..looks easier. Don't know too much to go ahead and purchase and install other lift systems. Plus I looked at the last 6 TOTM winners and the majority of them have a simple BL - and their trucks look very nice.
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03-24-2012, 05:28 PM
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Re: Which lift?
body lift.
they dont look cheap at all if done properly. just install gap guards and you'll be fine. cheapest and probably easiest way to fit 33's
id highly suggest 33's over 32's
imo just adds that little bit extra rubber in the wheel wells to make it look perfect.
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03-24-2012, 08:28 PM
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Re: Which lift?
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I think I am leaning towards the body lift..looks easier. Don't know too much to go ahead and purchase and install other lift systems. Plus I looked at the last 6 TOTM winners and the majority of them have a simple BL - and their trucks look very nice.
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Yeah because they were to cheap to get a real lift....Oops did i just cross the line?
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03-24-2012, 08:30 PM
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Re: Which lift?
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Just for looks? Definitely not body lift, those are incredibly easy to spot and very ugly/cheap IMO. Im assuming your 2wd so I say spindles/shackles.
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thats why they invented gap guards..
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Re: Which lift?
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thats why they invented gap guards..
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which dont hide the frame or suspension components exposed.....
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3" Doetsch spindle lift, 2.5" Camburg CRS coil lift, BTF uniball UCA's, ORW limit straps
Shackles, blocks, custom leaf pack, Bilstein 5100's/5125's F/R
33" GoodYear MTR's, 8.8 swap with 4.56 gears and L/S
Baja Designs 20" OnX, HID converted Hella's
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He has a badass lifted 2wd. He is being a smartass
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03-24-2012, 08:39 PM
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Re: Which lift?
they cover the gaps and hide frame? the frame is exposed either way its a suspension or bl
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Re: Which lift?
My spindles do not expose 3" more of the frame than stock, neither do the shackles. Gap guards help, but dont solve the issue entirely. If your 2wd I see no reason at all to go BL unless your double lifting....
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3" Doetsch spindle lift, 2.5" Camburg CRS coil lift, BTF uniball UCA's, ORW limit straps
Shackles, blocks, custom leaf pack, Bilstein 5100's/5125's F/R
33" GoodYear MTR's, 8.8 swap with 4.56 gears and L/S
Baja Designs 20" OnX, HID converted Hella's
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He has a badass lifted 2wd. He is being a smartass
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03-24-2012, 08:47 PM
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Re: Which lift?
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My spindles do not expose 3" more of the frame than stock, neither do the shackles. Gap guards help, but dont solve the issue entirely. If your 2wd I see no reason at all to go BL unless your double lifting....
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not everyone has 1000 $ to spend on that js the op is just looking for the cheapest way
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Re: Which lift?
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not everyone has 1000 $ to spend on that js the op is just looking for the cheapest way
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Total price of my lift, front and back, $175 + $35 = $210.
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3" Doetsch spindle lift, 2.5" Camburg CRS coil lift, BTF uniball UCA's, ORW limit straps
Shackles, blocks, custom leaf pack, Bilstein 5100's/5125's F/R
33" GoodYear MTR's, 8.8 swap with 4.56 gears and L/S
Baja Designs 20" OnX, HID converted Hella's
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He has a badass lifted 2wd. He is being a smartass
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03-24-2012, 08:51 PM
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Re: Which lift?
spindle lift ?
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