I have an 03 ford ranger with torsion bar front suspension. I heard that a suspension lift needs custom brackets for the torsion bar mount, and that a suspension lift can cause premature wear on the driveshafts and bearings. A body lift dosn't bother me either, except for the fact that my brushguard is mounted to the frame of the truck, and would probably need some custom cutting and welding to make it fit. What do you think is the better way to go, cost wise in the short term and long term. I only want to lift 3 to 4 inches. Thanks!

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03, XLT, FX4, Ext Cab 4 Door, 4.0 SOHC, Auto Trans, K&N Drop in Air Filter.
Ext: Big Country Brushguard, Spray in Bedliner, Century Fiberglass Tonneau Cover (Not on at the moment), Aux Reverse Lights, AVS Window Deflectors.
Sterio System: JVC Deck, Hertz Door Speakers, Sony Xplod Slim Series 4 channel 500 Watt Amp.

You positive the brush guard it mounted to the frame. All the ones I have seen are mounted behind the bumper.

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Just found the install instructions and it would be easy to install a body lift. You wouldn't need to modify any brackets for the brush guard.

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I cant tell based on the install instructions from big country.
http://muestras.netcommerce.com.mx/b...es/50037-i.pdf Heres the website.

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03, XLT, FX4, Ext Cab 4 Door, 4.0 SOHC, Auto Trans, K&N Drop in Air Filter.
Ext: Big Country Brushguard, Spray in Bedliner, Century Fiberglass Tonneau Cover (Not on at the moment), Aux Reverse Lights, AVS Window Deflectors.
Sterio System: JVC Deck, Hertz Door Speakers, Sony Xplod Slim Series 4 channel 500 Watt Amp.

ok that sounds good! Thanks! Is there a specific brand that you recomend?

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03, XLT, FX4, Ext Cab 4 Door, 4.0 SOHC, Auto Trans, K&N Drop in Air Filter.
Ext: Big Country Brushguard, Spray in Bedliner, Century Fiberglass Tonneau Cover (Not on at the moment), Aux Reverse Lights, AVS Window Deflectors.
Sterio System: JVC Deck, Hertz Door Speakers, Sony Xplod Slim Series 4 channel 500 Watt Amp.

There really is only 1 bodylift company. Performance Accesory.

the summit brand is a PA kit just relabled.

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That brush guard install the same as a westin and I helped install one. We had bodylifted the truck then put it on.

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alright. I'll check that out. Thanks a lot! Another question.... I'm curious about the explorer overhead console. What year explorer was it out of, how much wireing was there, and how experienced do you need to be to do that? I don't want to do exactly that because its your idea, but i want to do something similar.

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03, XLT, FX4, Ext Cab 4 Door, 4.0 SOHC, Auto Trans, K&N Drop in Air Filter.
Ext: Big Country Brushguard, Spray in Bedliner, Century Fiberglass Tonneau Cover (Not on at the moment), Aux Reverse Lights, AVS Window Deflectors.
Sterio System: JVC Deck, Hertz Door Speakers, Sony Xplod Slim Series 4 channel 500 Watt Amp.

1995-2000 explorer

wiries are just about 7 connections. The hardest part is centering it up and cutting the hole in the headliner.

It was not my idea many have done it

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do you remember where some of the wires went to?

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03, XLT, FX4, Ext Cab 4 Door, 4.0 SOHC, Auto Trans, K&N Drop in Air Filter.
Ext: Big Country Brushguard, Spray in Bedliner, Century Fiberglass Tonneau Cover (Not on at the moment), Aux Reverse Lights, AVS Window Deflectors.
Sterio System: JVC Deck, Hertz Door Speakers, Sony Xplod Slim Series 4 channel 500 Watt Amp.

all but 4 go behind radio.

2 to the from bumper
2 to the dome light.

check the how to section there is a write up on it.

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