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Old 08-16-2010, 10:54 AM
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Default Air lift for 97 Ranger 2WD

I bought this little ranger yesterday and want to raise/level the front with the rear 2-3 inches. It seems all I read on torsion twist/lift won't work on this one.

My truck just doesn't seem to have the required torsion adjustment bolt. So I found an airlift coil spring helper system for $85. Give me an opinion on this if you will and let me know if you think it is a good option.



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Old 08-16-2010, 10:58 AM
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Default Re: Air lift for 97 Ranger 2WD

just get some leveling coils, dont mess around with those crappy looking "air bags"
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Old 08-16-2010, 11:19 AM
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Default Re: Air lift for 97 Ranger 2WD

Air anything is just trouble waiting to happen on a vehicle. Better to get springs like posted above. In the long term, it will be less work and trouble prone.
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Old 08-16-2010, 12:03 PM
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Default Re: Air lift for 97 Ranger 2WD

Where to get springs? How big a job is it?

MMM. I guess I have some searching and reading to do but if anyone knows off the top of their head or have some threads saved it would be appreciated.

Thanks for the responses.
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:55 AM
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Default Re: Air lift for 97 Ranger 2WD

And will I need an alignment after the springs?

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Old 08-17-2010, 11:22 AM
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Default Re: Air lift for 97 Ranger 2WD

yep, you will.
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