87 ranger lift or leveling kit?

ranger_redneck · Dec 8, 2014

i have a 1987 ford ranger 4x4, id like a little more height front and rear, but want the front to sit level with the rear, should i go with a 2" BL? how would i get the front to sit level with the rear? just buying a kit?
Or what other options are there?

bbbc3 · Dec 9, 2014

I started a thread just in case I ran across a post like this. I bought skyjacker's 1.5"-2" springs from carid.com I believe. I like them and think they did the trick. Below is a link to the thread with photos.

Hope this helps.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152333

ranger_redneck · Dec 10, 2014

looks good! i just want enough clearance to put some 235/75/15s on all around with the new wheels i got.. i have like 225/?/15s on it now and would like to go a little bigger for now.
Do you have the link for the kit you bought?
Also, how hard was it to install?

bbbc3 · Dec 10, 2014

Thats the same size tire I have now. No scrub!

I think this is the link to the front springs I bought.
http://www.carid.com/1985-ford-ranger-suspension-systems/skyjacker-softride-lift-kit-17217879.html

I did not install them, I had a local shop do the work. I'm sure it isn't hard though and I know there has to be some step by step threads on this site somewhere.

Also check broncograveyard.com they have some suspension components. I bought their shocks.

Blake

SenorNoob · Dec 11, 2014

The hardest part is getting an alignment afterwards. You'll probably need new camber/caster bushings to straighten it out.

Putting the springs in is as simple as:
Loosen lug nuts.
Jack the truck up by the frame until the wheel is off the ground.
Remove wheel.
Remove the big nut holding the bottom of the coil spring in. (1 1/8 wrench works ok or use same size socket and enough extensions to reach through the middle of the spring.)
Turn the spring to release it from the top. (You might have to remove one side of the shock mounting to get enough droop.)
Pull the old spring out.

Reinstall in reverse order and go do the other side.

ranger_redneck · Dec 13, 2014

how about just leveling spacers? thats basically the same proccess not?
where would i even go to find a leveling kit for my ranger?

SenorNoob · Dec 16, 2014

Pretty much the same, just put some appropriately sized washers under the spring. Be careful though too much and it may not align. I ended up with a 1" stack on each side for about 1.5" of lift. (Guessing there cause mine was done at the same time as a D35 swap.)

The springs bbbc3 posted do the same thing just in a little different way. (Actually the "right" way I suppose, but the washers work.)

ranger_redneck · Dec 16, 2014

awesome! then i dont have to buy a "kit" thanks all for your advice!

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