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Offline 6haase6

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89 ford ranger mt rig project???
« on: April 26, 2014, 02:57:12 PM »
Looking to lift my 89 ranger to get around on the mt roads where the full size pickups won't go. Any idea on how high I should go and if I should go with a spring or block lift? How big of a project is this to do on your own? Have a family farm so have pretty much any tool a guy would need. Don't know that I would a whole bunch of lift just having the shorter wheel base of the ranger will help lots. Any input is a great help haven't played with lifts at all really.
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Re: 89 ford ranger mt rig project???
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2014, 03:45:38 PM »
it really depends on how serious of stuff you want to go over and how big of tire you want to run.  most drive-able roads you can get away with a 31 to 33 inch tire and can do a simple body lift to fit a tire of that size but if you want to get much bigger you will have to buy a lift kit and depending on what you buy they can get expensive for ifs, also can get into a bit more of a chore.  i have a 93 toyota i cut out the front suspension and put a straight axle in it out of an older toyota then lifted it 9 inches and can clear 40 inch tires put lockers in the front and rear and i can go anywhere i want without thinking about in.

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Re: 89 ford ranger mt rig project???
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2014, 03:46:52 PM »
I personally wouldnt lift it to much, couple inches of body lift, trim a bit to fit 31-33" tires, and install a locker in the rear. that thing will go places you wouldnt dream. you could even use some of the saved money from a lift to go towards a winch, then your really in the money.

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Re: 89 ford ranger mt rig project???
« Reply #3 on: June 09, 2014, 12:01:03 PM »
GO WITH A SKYJACKER KIT!!!!  :tup:
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