Need advice or suggestions

killj0y · Jan 12, 2012

Ok so 96 ranger xlt 2wd 4 banger. I'm sure its been asked a lot but I AM gonna get a lift. I'm looking for advice on the best on a budget. Not gonna do hardcore wheeling or anything lol.

Anyways been looking at rough country kits and tuff country kits. Any other brands anyone suggests that are in this price range? I know they aren't the best, but it is either this or nothing at all at this point, as I will not be able to afford or justify for that matter a 1 to 3 thousand dollar lift. Please give me some serious help here

Also links, part numbers, and essential or recommended parts would be great. Stuff like pitman arms, brake lines, etc...

killj0y · Jan 16, 2012

No help at all?

straycat · Jan 16, 2012

Here. Check this out. I have a buddy who put this setup on his 97 2wd truck several years ago. He used 32 x12.5 tires with the kit. He kept his Ranger for another 4 years and had no issues with the suspension kit. He traded his Ranger for a 4x4 Tocoma. Hope this helps you some.

http://store.4wheelingplus.com/proddetail.asp?prod=515H

straycat · Jan 16, 2012

Here you go again. I was trying to find this from our own Jim Oaks. I had to go look for it again before I posted it for you. A bit more money, but goood as well.

http://www.jamesoaksenterprises.com/products/procomp_suspension.htm

killj0y · Jan 16, 2012

straycat said:
Here you go again. I was trying to find this from our own Jim Oaks. I had to go look for it again before I posted it for you. A bit more money, but goood as well.

http://www.jamesoaksenterprises.com/products/procomp_suspension.htm

Well the rough country I've seen, but heard it breaks diffs so kinda worried about it.

The Pro comp looks good and the price is alright considering, but is it that much better?

I know I'm getting a budget lift, but I don't want my upgrade breaking stuff just cause you know?

Anyone have an opinion on these or tuff country? Sub 600 is where I'm shooting, but a little more is ok if it's warranted. Over a grand is overkill especially for my model. Besides I'm only looking for 4+ inches of suspension lift. I'm gonna keep my 31s.

85_Ranger4x4 · Jan 16, 2012

killj0y said:
Well the rough country I've seen, but heard it breaks diffs so kinda worried about it.

With a 2wd there is no front diff to break. :icon_thumby:

mp3deviant721 · Jan 16, 2012

Tuff Country does not make lifts for 2wd TIB trucks. Only 4wd TTB. Really dude, listen to other people and get the Rough Country kit. It'll work fine. It includes the shocks and pitman arm. You should be fine with your brake lines. You can relocate them if needed.

killj0y · Jan 16, 2012

mp3deviant721 said:
Tuff Country does not make lifts for 2wd TIB trucks. Only 4wd TTB. Really dude, listen to other people and get the Rough Country kit. It'll work fine. It includes the shocks and pitman arm. You should be fine with your brake lines. You can relocate them if needed.

Exactly why I posted. So rough country then, nothing to worry about? That's cool

cant wait to get started, any recommended vendors?

straycat · Jan 17, 2012

Google it or check on Ebay. See what you can get for under $600. You gonna install it yourself? That will same you some. Don't forget the alignment when your done with the install.

killj0y · Jan 17, 2012

straycat said:
Google it or check on Ebay. See what you can get for under $600. You gonna install it yourself? That will same you some. Don't forget the alignment when your done with the install.

Yea prob myself, does anyone recommend new longer brake lines? also I can get help

so no biggie shop owner still owes me for getting him alldata full for his shop

anyways this is my truck as it stands today

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killj0y · Jan 17, 2012

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killj0y · Jan 17, 2012

No lift yet, working on it, but bigger tires

killj0y · Jan 17, 2012

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1174890

For some reason I can't repost my pics here so there you go

killj0y · Mar 7, 2012

So any recommended vendors? I sold my old car today and got the cash finally, can anyone point me to a reputable vendor, perhaps with good discounts like military discount. I'm sure I read somewhere here some vendors offer this.

Should I get the steering stabilizer? And should I get the nitro 9000 shocks?

killj0y · Mar 8, 2012

hello? anyone wanna chime in?

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