Which is the better kit

TXBlue08Ranger · 06-16-2012, 04:08 PM

Im looking to lift my 2008 Ranger XL 2WD single cab to fit 31's underneath it.
Just curious if anybody has used these kits and which one would be the better deal, and also what else needs to be done after adding one of these kits.

Springtech lift kit or the Fabtech 2.5 inch lift kit?

Or maybe somebody just has an overall better idea?

dancron · 07-05-2012, 06:11 PM

coil springs or torsion bars? I put my fabtech 3in kit on myself and its pretty sweet, just wasn't a fan a the loss of turning radius but I took some metal off the new steering stops and its a a lot better now.

killj0y · 07-05-2012, 07:03 PM

I don't think you actually need a lift to fit 31s. I didn't in my 96. I eventually lifted it anyways, but just letting you know.

dancron · 07-05-2012, 07:11 PM

hes right^^^ cranked my tbars a little when i first got the truck and no rubbing with 32s

TXBlue08Ranger · 07-15-2012, 02:19 PM

I have coil springs, not a t-bar

killj0y · 07-15-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TXBlue08Ranger

I have coil springs, not a t-bar

So do I and I had 31s with zero problems except the speedo but yea obviously that

06-16-2012, 04:08 PM	#1
TXBlue08Ranger New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Year: 2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 2WD Used For: A to B transportation Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Which is the better kit Im looking to lift my 2008 Ranger XL 2WD single cab to fit 31's underneath it. Just curious if anybody has used these kits and which one would be the better deal, and also what else needs to be done after adding one of these kits. Springtech lift kit or the Fabtech 2.5 inch lift kit? Or maybe somebody just has an overall better idea?
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07-05-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
dancron Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 V6 Class: 2WD Used For: picking up beer Posts: 135 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	coil springs or torsion bars? I put my fabtech 3in kit on myself and its pretty sweet, just wasn't a fan a the loss of turning radius but I took some metal off the new steering stops and its a a lot better now. __________________ click!
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07-05-2012, 07:03 PM	#3
killj0y Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Edinburg, TX Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Standard Cab Engine: 2.3l 4 Banger Class: 2WD Used For: DD and light duty Posts: 1,264 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	I don't think you actually need a lift to fit 31s. I didn't in my 96. I eventually lifted it anyways, but just letting you know. __________________ 96 Ranger 2.3l 2WD Manual 5 Speed Throttle Cable Mod Permanently Fixed Cigarette Lighter Snorkel Mod 4" Rough Country Lift
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dancron Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 V6 Class: 2WD Used For: picking up beer Posts: 135 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (0)	hes right^^^ cranked my tbars a little when i first got the truck and no rubbing with 32s __________________ click!
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07-15-2012, 02:19 PM	#5
TXBlue08Ranger New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Year: 2008 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 2WD Used For: A to B transportation Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I have coil springs, not a t-bar
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