Coil lift questions

[upnsmoke]

Floored, I did some of the same research, also too long ago to remember details. Thanks for the info though, lethal and jesse too, it will help me. I need around a 3 inch lift. Looks like maybe F-150 coils and F-250 shocks are next on the list. I'm still not completely convinced yet that Jeep coils are too soft for a Ranger, especially mine. With a 2.0, Manual steering, manual brakes, no AC, a radiator that looks like something from a motorcycle, no interior, and no emissions BS, my truck is probably about as light in the front as they get.

[RangerRyan]

Originally Posted by upnsmoke

Floored, I did some of the same research, also too long ago to remember details. Thanks for the info though, lethal and jesse too, it will help me. I need around a 3 inch lift. Looks like maybe F-150 coils and F-250 shocks are next on the list. I'm still not completely convinced yet that Jeep coils are too soft for a Ranger, especially mine. With a 2.0, Manual steering, manual brakes, no AC, a radiator that looks like something from a motorcycle, no interior, and no emissions BS, my truck is probably about as light in the front as they get.

Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you. Manual everything. Also how are you liking the 31s with 5.13s? I was thinking about re-gearing after the new tires.

[jesse93]

my first ranger was a 88 all manual with the 2.0..i loved that truck!! but ended up choppin it up and layed it on 18s...o well, im smarter now..lol

[upnsmoke]

Originally Posted by RangerRyan

Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you. Manual everything. Also how are you liking the 31s with 5.13s? I was thinking about re-gearing after the new tires.

I love the gears. I usually poke on the highway, so they don't bother me there. First and second gear are actually fun. I have really surprised some people with how quick the truck will get up and go, especially from a stop. If I had a stock motor, I would have gone with 4.88s, but I am more than happy with what I have now. I almost decided to put 4.56s in my 7.5, and I am very happy that I didn't. It wouldn't have been near enough gear, and I would have likely broken something in short order bouncing around off road.

[upnsmoke]

Originally Posted by jesse93

my first ranger was a 88 all manual with the 2.0..i loved that truck!! but ended up choppin it up and layed it on 18s...o well, im smarter now..lol

I know where you are coming from. I had an 89 Nissan hardbody slammed with spoke Daytons on it. The best thing I ever did with that truck was run it into a block wall. It stopped me from spending any more time and money on it. I made a promise to myself after that, that I would never own another vehicle that required me divert from my planned driving route on account of an inability to negotiate speed bumps. A year or so later I was the proud owner of an autocross oriented Mustang with no more ground clearance than the lowrider and a stiffer suspension than anyone would want on the street. I suppose I am one of those that, as they say, will never learn.

[prerunnerwannabe]

Originally Posted by upnsmoke

I know where you are coming from. I had an 89 Nissan hardbody slammed with spoke Daytons on it. The best thing I ever did with that truck was run it into a block wall. It stopped me from spending any more time and money on it. I made a promise to myself after that, that I would never own another vehicle that required me divert from my planned driving route on account of an inability to negotiate speed bumps. A year or so later I was the proud owner of an autocross oriented Mustang with no more ground clearance than the lowrider and a stiffer suspension than anyone would want on the street. I suppose I am one of those that, as they say, will never learn.

Lolz repped...

[jesse93]

Originally Posted by upnsmoke

I know where you are coming from. I had an 89 Nissan hardbody slammed with spoke Daytons on it. The best thing I ever did with that truck was run it into a block wall. It stopped me from spending any more time and money on it. I made a promise to myself after that, that I would never own another vehicle that required me divert from my planned driving route on account of an inability to negotiate speed bumps. A year or so later I was the proud owner of an autocross oriented Mustang with no more ground clearance than the lowrider and a stiffer suspension than anyone would want on the street. I suppose I am one of those that, as they say, will never learn.

spoke daytons....hahaha. was it bagged? or just sittin on bump stops?

now with a lifted 4x4 it easy to get out of traffic, up and over the side and down some back roads..lol

[upnsmoke]

No bags, it was just a static drop. I bolted a piece of scrap titanium to to each corner for a bump stop. They held up well and made cool looking sparks.