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Old 10-03-2012, 05:01 PM
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Default New User With A Couple Questions About Lift

First I want to start off by saying THANK YALL. I just recently got my dads fishing truck passed down to me (2000 ford ranger xlt) and immediately started researching lifts and I learned alot from the forums.

I just purchased 2.5 inch coil spacers and 1 inch blocks hoping to be able to clear 31s-33s (putting on this weekend) until I buy another lift to add some height.

For more lift and more room and cut out any rubbing. I was wondering instead of buying a spindle lift with blocks(im 16 and dont have that much money). Would a cheaper alternative be to buy lift coils and a bigger block? Also I know that spindles take some of the pressure off from the spacer but will a lift coil help the pressure any? I know theres alot of questions but I just made an account and need any extra help or ideas! Thanks again yall!!
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:04 PM
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im assuming its 2wd?
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:12 PM
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yes Its 2wd 2.5 4 cylinder. Its not gunna be offroad I just want looks but I do not want to tear anything up in the process.
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:15 PM
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search spindle lift...very popular with the 2wd guys
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:16 PM
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Spindles off eBay 258 by a company named wheelsNparts
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:20 PM
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okay Ill take a look at those...will new lift coils work with coil spacers or just add more pressure to the ball joints?
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:22 PM
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okay Ill take a look at those...will new lift coils work with coil spacers or just add more pressure to the ball joints?
You can't do both it's either lift coils or coil spacers.
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:25 PM
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Okay thanks thats what I was looking for. Can you add a lift block to a rear lift shackle?

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Old 10-03-2012, 05:53 PM
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spindles are easier than coil spacers. and IMO better than lift coils or spacers because they put less wear on the ball joints.
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Old 10-03-2012, 07:10 PM
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Thanks and what about adding shackles to blocks if I do add spindles to coil spacers?
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Thanks and what about adding shackles to blocks if I do add spindles to coil spacers?
That will work or a aal.
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Old 10-03-2012, 11:37 PM
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shackles or blocks will keep the same ride quality as stock, add a leaf will make the rear a bit stiffer just like lift coils in the front. i'd do shackles over blocks.
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Old 10-04-2012, 02:36 PM
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Can you do both shackles and blocks in the back...2 inch shackles 2 inch blocks and have coil spacers and spindles in the front...3inch spindles 2.5 inch spacers that's a cheap way of lifting 5 inches. Will it work? Thanks for all the advice y'all!!
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Old 10-04-2012, 02:44 PM
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yeah, you could.
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Old 10-04-2012, 03:18 PM
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okay thanks yall!!
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