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Old 06-04-2007
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I dont know what lift to get for my 4cyl 2 wheel drive standard cab ranger and tires and if i need to get the diff re geared? awnsers?
 
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I dont really feel like answering but i'll help you setup your post, just add your info to the blank spots

Hi, My name is (name), I drive a (year) (2 or 4wd) ranger. Could you recommend me a good lift? I am most interested in (either looks or offroading ability) and I am interested in (size of tires, a little bigger than stock? 33 inch or 35 inch?) and will I need to get the rear differential regeared, what ratio?
I don't know the answer by the way, because I have 4wd. But the bigger the better.
 
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thank you ak ranger. really appreciate it im new to all of these forums..
 
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5 inch lift i say 31's or 32's i would regear to 4:10's
 
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It's no prob. Some lifted 2wd guy will tell you what you want sometime soon.
 
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i noticed ur in so-cal..there is a few fabricators that will give u a good lift for around 2000...if ur a ibeam then there is a lot of options...i cant recomend u anything if i dont know anymore info
 
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What year is it? Pics would be great.
 
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what brand lift and i want it to go good through the woops at gordons and hit all the off road spots pretty smooth...
 
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2000 and its a 2.5 with the 8 spark plugs single cab 5 speed
 
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well if you want to go all out...camburg or dixon bros.

if you are on a limited budget a spindle lift, coil lift or body lift (as a last resort for woop sections)

whats your budget?
 
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wait what? its a v8 ? huh "2.5 with the 8 spark plugs "
 
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wait what? its a v8 ? huh "2.5 with the 8 spark plugs "
The 4 bangers had 2 spark plugs per cyclinder. 4 x 2 = 8 spark plugs total.

My dad thought that too when we first found my truck lol.
 
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im ted and i would like to know next is what size tires and what size rims and what brand?
 
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depends on what lift you get...
 
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Old 06-05-2007
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im thinking a 3" spindle a coil bucket spacer new resivour shocks a and a new shock hoop?
 
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hmm...can probably run 33" tires...and i would suggest a 15x8 wheel with 4.5" backspacing or less, and you need a bolt pattern of 5 x 4.5

why would you go for the new shock hoop? run dual reservoir?
 
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sounds like you have the same truck i do.

5.5 fabtech lift and 33x10 bfg at's





let me know if you want more info
 
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what if you just went with a simple body lift since you have 2wd it would look nice with some 31x10.50 BFGoodrich tires? allterrain, mud terrain.. Id say since you like offroading get the mud terrains they last almost as long as the a/t's do and look A LOT better, more aggressive and as for rims its all up to you really, but make sure you go with 15x7's or 15x8's.. good luck and id like to see some pics of the truck.
 
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ranger kid... i dont want to go with a body lift though..
 
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Originally Posted by RangerTed
I dont know what lift to get for my 4cyl 2 wheel drive standard cab ranger and tires and if i need to get the diff re geared? awnsers?
Hey Ted... why don't you mosey on over to my thread where I have the parts list for my 94 4 CYL 2WD Auto. The list will help you out alot.

My Parts List

and If you want pics of the difference between stock ranger height and this lift kit, look at this thread. There are also pics of the front end part of the life.

Mine and Ryan's Twin Ranger's
 
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Originally Posted by doug435
wait what? its a v8 ? huh "2.5 with the 8 spark plugs "
2 different sparks, one for low end torque, and one for high end rev fuel efficiency.
 
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Originally Posted by flynryan
sounds like you have the same truck i do.

5.5 fabtech lift and 33x10 bfg at's
Why did you buy the FabTech? I am just curious. Of all the companies out there, you picked the worst one to run with?
 
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what do you mean the different sparks?
 
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There are many companies that make lifts for your 94 2wd but for the 2000 there are less. The ttb has been supported more than the sla 2wd. I chose the fabtech because I did not NEED the camberg kit, it may be better but it wasn't necessary. So besides the 2 i mentioned there was either rough country or tough country. Something like that. I like the fabtech lift and would recommend it. I had no problems putting it on and have had none in the almost 2 years it has been installed.
 
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Oh sorry ranger ted.. well i guess a 4 inch suspension lift would be good.. maybe with 32 m/t's.
 


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