I just came into a little bit of money...
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I just came into a little bit of money...
So today I recieved a check in the mail for $500 for my first few weeks at my summer job. I am interested in putting it into my truck, (of-freaking-course.)
I have an 03 Ford Ranger 4.0 FX4 XLT
I want to do some sort of a lift kit, so I am pretty much limited, financially, to a body lift...correct? Suspension lifts are upwards of $1000, so my only other option is a body lift...right?
Is it also possible to do a T-Bar crank along with a body lift, is this suggested recommended, etc.
Also, I dont want my truck to look dumb while I am waiting for the cash to come in so I can buy some new tires & wheels (33's/35's.) So will my beloved truck look dumb with the stock 03 FX4 Wheels & Tires w/o larger tires and a 3" body lift?
My dad and I are pretty good with tools so there will be no issue with the labor, (I dont want to get raped with labor costs by Les Shwab.)
Feel free to call me names or whatever, I have probably heard them before, I know this is a pretty basic question.
Pictures might help me decide--maybe a picture of a stock ranger, then one after a body lift, then one with a t-bar crank, etc.
Thanks a ton!!!
I have an 03 Ford Ranger 4.0 FX4 XLT
I want to do some sort of a lift kit, so I am pretty much limited, financially, to a body lift...correct? Suspension lifts are upwards of $1000, so my only other option is a body lift...right?
Is it also possible to do a T-Bar crank along with a body lift, is this suggested recommended, etc.
Also, I dont want my truck to look dumb while I am waiting for the cash to come in so I can buy some new tires & wheels (33's/35's.) So will my beloved truck look dumb with the stock 03 FX4 Wheels & Tires w/o larger tires and a 3" body lift?
My dad and I are pretty good with tools so there will be no issue with the labor, (I dont want to get raped with labor costs by Les Shwab.)
Feel free to call me names or whatever, I have probably heard them before, I know this is a pretty basic question.
Pictures might help me decide--maybe a picture of a stock ranger, then one after a body lift, then one with a t-bar crank, etc.
Thanks a ton!!!
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personally i would get a set of rims with the $300 and then get a set of 33x12.5x15 and just crank the t-bars but thats me. something like so
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15x8-...90518100QQrdZ1
he has 4x4.....there is no spindle lift
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15x8-...90518100QQrdZ1
Originally Posted by 2x4XLT
spindle lift!!! alot of people on here are selling theres... you can get them for like 400$ plus new springs and shocks....
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I just spent $335 on body lift, gap gaurds, stick shift extension, and aal so you could do that, and I don't think it would look to bad with the stock tires. However if I were you I would buy tires. 33's fit well stock, 31's would look great also and fit well stock. You could get a set of wheels cheep like some black steelies for like $200 and then you could spend the other $300 on tires not sure if that would be enough for 31's.
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Wow, all those pictures made me want to go out and start buying!!!
Jeez, there goes my college tuition money... Oh well... I am over it
Thanks for that photo tutorial, that really really really helped, wouldnt make a bad sticky either, might make future "lift wanters" life easier.
THE DECISION:
I think I am going to end up going with a body lift and 32's/33's.
--I could always upgrade with a T-Bar crank a bit later if I come into a bit more dough and am wanting a little extra height.
Did I see that could keep my stock wheels and upgrade to a larger tire?
I hadent even thought that I could do that, that would be my #1 choice I bet, cost effecient, and with the stylish looks of stock ford wheels it would be really cool.
Too bad some little punk in my nieghborhood jacked my little Ford plastic centerpiece out of the middle of my wheel.
And I will probably get raped yet again by the dealer for a replacement. - They wanted me to pay $60 for a new spare key...yeah right
Brad--I live in the Beaverton part of Portland, actually it is the Un-Incorporated section of Portland, in between Hillsboro and Portland and Beaverton...I guess Washington County...But my mailing address is Portland, Oregon 97229
Jeez, there goes my college tuition money... Oh well... I am over it
Thanks for that photo tutorial, that really really really helped, wouldnt make a bad sticky either, might make future "lift wanters" life easier.
THE DECISION:
I think I am going to end up going with a body lift and 32's/33's.
--I could always upgrade with a T-Bar crank a bit later if I come into a bit more dough and am wanting a little extra height.
Did I see that could keep my stock wheels and upgrade to a larger tire?
I hadent even thought that I could do that, that would be my #1 choice I bet, cost effecient, and with the stylish looks of stock ford wheels it would be really cool.
Too bad some little punk in my nieghborhood jacked my little Ford plastic centerpiece out of the middle of my wheel.
And I will probably get raped yet again by the dealer for a replacement. - They wanted me to pay $60 for a new spare key...yeah right
Brad--I live in the Beaverton part of Portland, actually it is the Un-Incorporated section of Portland, in between Hillsboro and Portland and Beaverton...I guess Washington County...But my mailing address is Portland, Oregon 97229
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PS: Anyone have any advice as to where to order my new gear (when I finalize my decision) from??? I tried doing random google searches and end up getting some small shop that I really dont trust sending my credit card information to...
Any suggestions for online vendors??? So I can start checking out prices, shipping, sales, etc.
THANKS a bunch!!
Any suggestions for online vendors??? So I can start checking out prices, shipping, sales, etc.
THANKS a bunch!!
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Great Question, obviously I dont have my research completely done yet. For now I would like to get the 3" Body Lift in order. I have all the tools required, and I have been looking at kits.
I have an Automatic truck so I dont believe the tranny will need any modification.
Other than that, you guys are the experts. I am going to check out the How-To section to see if anyone has posted a full tutorial. But for now the only real decision that I have made is what I want, now the real concrete research begins!
I was hoping that there was one specific online retailer that I could work with and hopefully work out a bargain on the whole package (What that package include I do not know exactly all the parts and accessories I will need)
--Thanks
Jamison
I have an Automatic truck so I dont believe the tranny will need any modification.
Other than that, you guys are the experts. I am going to check out the How-To section to see if anyone has posted a full tutorial. But for now the only real decision that I have made is what I want, now the real concrete research begins!
I was hoping that there was one specific online retailer that I could work with and hopefully work out a bargain on the whole package (What that package include I do not know exactly all the parts and accessories I will need)
--Thanks
Jamison
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My dads...He says he would rather spend his money than save it.
Its kind of a thing my family lives by.
Another one of his quotes are: "Its only money, you can always get more."
He is a computer software engineer so he is somewhat nerdy and needs some sort of manly vent, which he I guess gets through cars/atvs/houses.
He is currently looking to get a Chev. 69 Camaro SS/RS, which is one of the rarest cars of that time period.
I just stick to the Ranger. it suits me just fine
Its kind of a thing my family lives by.
Another one of his quotes are: "Its only money, you can always get more."
He is a computer software engineer so he is somewhat nerdy and needs some sort of manly vent, which he I guess gets through cars/atvs/houses.
He is currently looking to get a Chev. 69 Camaro SS/RS, which is one of the rarest cars of that time period.
I just stick to the Ranger. it suits me just fine
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Originally Posted by Carrottop688
Brad--I live in the Beaverton part of Portland, actually it is the Un-Incorporated section of Portland, in between Hillsboro and Portland and Beaverton...I guess Washington County...But my mailing address is Portland, Oregon 97229
Last edited by nautiqueman15; 08-03-2005 at 08:25 AM.
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Wholy CARP more Portland people!!!! Now I live in NE pdx, but I use to live in Beaverton near cornell and the sunset highway.
Did you guys see the trail rides and the warn 9.5t articles in this months OR magazine.
As far as what to spend $500. Have you thought about a Bama tuner? If you have an auto trans then it is definitely worth it.
I can let you drive my truck to get an idea of the difference it will make.
Personally I don't think a body lift is worth it unless you realy need to clear more space for the tires, but you can fit 33 x10.5 with no tbar crank and I think you have to crank them a little to get 33x12.5 to avoid rubbing.
Did you guys see the trail rides and the warn 9.5t articles in this months OR magazine.
As far as what to spend $500. Have you thought about a Bama tuner? If you have an auto trans then it is definitely worth it.
I can let you drive my truck to get an idea of the difference it will make.
Personally I don't think a body lift is worth it unless you realy need to clear more space for the tires, but you can fit 33 x10.5 with no tbar crank and I think you have to crank them a little to get 33x12.5 to avoid rubbing.
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