2x4 suspension lift 2004 double cab
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2x4 suspension lift 2004 double cab
OK guys, go easy on me.
I have a Ranger double cab 2.8L 2004. Made in Argentina (I live in Argentina). Lift kits are too expensive due to the import tax (Christina aka turkey neck, has banned most imports now anyway).
So I need the cheapest/Easiest options to raise the truck as much as possible.
I already turned the torsion bar to almost max. So what can I do to get the front even higher?
The rear keeps breaking leaf springs. I am on rough dirt roads 20% of the time.I drive on Farms that are anything but flat.
I have bigger tyres on the 15" rims already at the rear (31"). I may look into bigger rims, what size will fit?
I have a Ranger double cab 2.8L 2004. Made in Argentina (I live in Argentina). Lift kits are too expensive due to the import tax (Christina aka turkey neck, has banned most imports now anyway).
So I need the cheapest/Easiest options to raise the truck as much as possible.
I already turned the torsion bar to almost max. So what can I do to get the front even higher?
The rear keeps breaking leaf springs. I am on rough dirt roads 20% of the time.I drive on Farms that are anything but flat.
I have bigger tyres on the 15" rims already at the rear (31"). I may look into bigger rims, what size will fit?
Last edited by cakebread; 06-07-2012 at 08:48 AM. Reason: wrong info
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Body lift out of the question i'm afraid. Ok so spindles (if I can get them). If I can't (most likely) any other spindles that may fit?
mine is not an XLT but an XL plus. any difference?
re: Chevy leafsprings. what model will suit best do you think? will i need to change anything or will they slip in?
mine is not an XLT but an XL plus. any difference?
re: Chevy leafsprings. what model will suit best do you think? will i need to change anything or will they slip in?
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At stock height, he'll be restricted to the same sizes, regardless the size of the wheel
and to the OP, increasing wheel size doesn't give you lift. increasing tire size does.
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Just wondering how much weight do you haul?? The Rangers can haul up to 1 ton, but I don't think they'd take it much if you do so often.
I think you could get some 32s, but with 16in wheels and with more backspacing than stock. I don't think there are 32s for a 15 in. wheel (which is what your stock wheel is, a 15x7, right?) With your tbars cranked all the way, the 32s would fit without a body lift, but I'm pretty sure they'd hit the front gap guards, which would require some trimming... 31s = 2in tire lift (from stock). 32s = 3in tire lift (from stock).
If you want to level the truck, you could remove one leaf from the rear, but I don't know how much it'd affect the truck's hauling capability, since the leafs on your truck seem to break constantly...
Btw, truck is from Argentina, dude. Ford manufactures the double/crew cab Ranger there. There's a guy here, Comunistico, he has done tons of work to his truck. Check his threads to see if you can find something to help you out...
I think you could get some 32s, but with 16in wheels and with more backspacing than stock. I don't think there are 32s for a 15 in. wheel (which is what your stock wheel is, a 15x7, right?) With your tbars cranked all the way, the 32s would fit without a body lift, but I'm pretty sure they'd hit the front gap guards, which would require some trimming... 31s = 2in tire lift (from stock). 32s = 3in tire lift (from stock).
If you want to level the truck, you could remove one leaf from the rear, but I don't know how much it'd affect the truck's hauling capability, since the leafs on your truck seem to break constantly...
Btw, truck is from Argentina, dude. Ford manufactures the double/crew cab Ranger there. There's a guy here, Comunistico, he has done tons of work to his truck. Check his threads to see if you can find something to help you out...
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once in a while a may have 500KG, but only about 5 times a year. I think it is simply the dirt roads and potholes. I know the road well so i don't slow down much, takes it's toll i suppose.
I also have a feeling the last mechanic down here bent the leafs to make it a bit higher...Could that cause them to break?
I just updated the 1st post..thanks, they are made in Argentina....maybe that's why it's breaking springs
I have 32 BFG's on the 15" rears at the moment. I just never found another set for the front...hey..it's Argentina....
since they are all wearing at the same rate I was thinking of replacing them all at once for something bigger. If i have more options with a bigger wheel then i'll try a 16 or maybe 17" but the advice so far seems to be I will need a lift to fit those. I like the sound of the 17x 35's or 20 x 37's!!!
Is there any way I can lift the body without buying a kit? I have a good workshop and access to tools and welding equipment.
I also have a feeling the last mechanic down here bent the leafs to make it a bit higher...Could that cause them to break?
I just updated the 1st post..thanks, they are made in Argentina....maybe that's why it's breaking springs
I have 32 BFG's on the 15" rears at the moment. I just never found another set for the front...hey..it's Argentina....
since they are all wearing at the same rate I was thinking of replacing them all at once for something bigger. If i have more options with a bigger wheel then i'll try a 16 or maybe 17" but the advice so far seems to be I will need a lift to fit those. I like the sound of the 17x 35's or 20 x 37's!!!
Is there any way I can lift the body without buying a kit? I have a good workshop and access to tools and welding equipment.
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I found some S10 rear leaf springs and swapped them last week. They went on perfectly. Lifted the back about 5 inches though. The shackles swung forward and then up to it's max position.
The shocks I suspect now need to be replaced as the ride is horrible. Really bouncy! Or should a remove a leaf? If i remove a leaf which one?
I turned the Tbars up to max and put the 32"s up front to see what they looked like. I think I could put 33"s in no problem without a trim. So I may look at 35"s (are there 34"s?). 35"s will fit in the rear no problem with these springs.
The shocks I suspect now need to be replaced as the ride is horrible. Really bouncy! Or should a remove a leaf? If i remove a leaf which one?
I turned the Tbars up to max and put the 32"s up front to see what they looked like. I think I could put 33"s in no problem without a trim. So I may look at 35"s (are there 34"s?). 35"s will fit in the rear no problem with these springs.
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I took a better look today and I don't like the fact the shackles are so far forward and up. I am going to lengthen them by 2-3" i think. Any opinions welcome.
I was told to measure the distance of the shock as it is now on the truck (or after the new shackles) and add 3/4 of that length to the original distance and buy that length in a new shock. Yes or no?
I was told to measure the distance of the shock as it is now on the truck (or after the new shackles) and add 3/4 of that length to the original distance and buy that length in a new shock. Yes or no?
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I took a better look today and I don't like the fact the shackles are so far forward and up. I am going to lengthen them by 2-3" i think. Any opinions welcome.
I was told to measure the distance of the shock as it is now on the truck (or after the new shackles) and add 3/4 of that length to the original distance and buy that length in a new shock. Yes or no?
I was told to measure the distance of the shock as it is now on the truck (or after the new shackles) and add 3/4 of that length to the original distance and buy that length in a new shock. Yes or no?
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