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03-26-2013, 01:21 PM
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2003 xlt lift
im looking to get a 2-3 inch lift for my truck. it is a 2wd 2003 ford ranger and i was wondering if a leveling kit in the front and lift blocks in the back work? or what do you suggest. i cant afford over $1000 on it either.
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03-26-2013, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle_f
im looking to get a 2-3 inch lift for my truck. it is a 2wd 2003 ford ranger and i was wondering if a leveling kit in the front and lift blocks in the back work? or what do you suggest. i cant afford over $1000 on it either.
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Get a 3 inch body lift with 31s.
I like it and it rides well! Can get that less than 300$ mine is a 2002 ford ranger XLT 2wd
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03-26-2013, 04:39 PM
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Re: 2003 xlt lift
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Originally Posted by kyle_f
im looking to get a 2-3 inch lift for my truck. it is a 2wd 2003 ford ranger and i was wondering if a leveling kit in the front and lift blocks in the back work? or what do you suggest. i cant afford over $1000 on it either.
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What trim level? It makes a difference. You can do lift spindles in the front and shackles out back for about the price of a body lift with an easier install.
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03-26-2013, 05:52 PM
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Re: 2003 xlt lift
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What trim level? It makes a difference. You can do lift spindles in the front and shackles out back for about the price of a body lift with an easier install.
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My crystal ball says he has an XLT. 
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03-26-2013, 06:43 PM
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Re: 2003 xlt lift
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My crystal ball says he has an XLT. |
Ha ha! So I missed that part in the title. He can still spindle and shackle for less hassle than installing a body lift.
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03-27-2013, 07:51 AM
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Whatever lift you decide, I hope you're putting bigger tires on. 31s minimum. Given I've only done a spindle/shackle lift, I think it was a lot easier than a body lift. Even with swapping in a 4.10 rear and swapping the springs. I put a lot if thought into my lift with money being a huge factor and I still ended up spending roughly $1500
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03-27-2013, 05:46 PM
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I did 3in spindles in the front $350 & 3in blocks in the back $50 its the way to go.
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03-27-2013, 08:20 PM
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Did you guys go with longer shocks in the rear?
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03-28-2013, 05:58 AM
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Did you guys go with longer shocks in the rear?
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You don't have to if you only go with a shackle lift in the rear but it is recommended. With shackle and a 1" block, my rear shocks were fully extended so I just bought shocks for a 4x4 of the same year
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03-28-2013, 08:27 AM
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Did you guys go with longer shocks in the rear?
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I did in the back.
Call lift u.s.a tell them what u have and what ur doin. 7149662365
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03-30-2013, 08:27 AM
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Re: 2003 xlt lift
In fact I have 31x10.5R15 tires already that wa the first thing I got, I found 3in. Spacers and 2in. Block kit for $105.00 I might do that. I have to wait though I just bought a K&N air intake.  thanks for all the help!
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03-30-2013, 08:36 AM
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In fact I have 31x10.5R15 tires already that wa the first thing I got, I found 3in. Spacers and 2in. Block kit for $105.00 I might do that. I have to wait though I just bought a K&N air intake. thanks for all the help! |
3" body spacers or coil spring spacers ? I wouldn't recommend spring spacers more than 1". If they are body spacers, you need more parts.
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03-30-2013, 08:52 AM
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In fact I have 31x10.5R15 tires already that wa the first thing I got, I found 3in. Spacers and 2in. Block kit for $105.00 I might do that. I have to wait though I just bought a K&N air intake. thanks for all the help! |
Definitely go with spindles and shackles. Spacers wear out your front end alot faster and the ride quality with them on sucks. Save yourself money in the long run and get spindles and shackles or spindles and blocks. I priced everything out and it was right at $500 for everything
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03-30-2013, 09:01 AM
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Re: 2003 xlt lift
Get spindles for sure, you can always find deals on them used too if you don't want to buy them new. I just picked up a set for $100
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03-31-2013, 08:53 AM
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Re: 2003 xlt lift
Looks like ill have to look for some spindles then
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