44s under a ranger? how?

ignerntkneece · 03-25-2008, 06:17 PM

I'm bout to start biulding my 94 ranger and I want to put 44 inch tires or so under it? how much lift and how would i do that? maybe a f-250 lift... i'm not sure help me out? i know i'm gonna put a dana 44 under the front...

**metalmacguyver** · 03-25-2008, 06:44 PM

I would start by buying a D60 at the bare minimum but you would be better off with 2.5ton Rocks under there.

**KELLY88** · 03-25-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by metalmacguyver

I would start by buying a D60 at the bare minimum but you would be better off with 2.5ton Rocks under there.

+1 on the Rockwells.

Plus to clear those tires you can have a shop build you a custom suspension. It definitely won't be cheap but I'm not sure there's a kit on the market to jack a Ranger up that high.

Hahnsb2 · 03-25-2008, 06:59 PM

Dana 44 with 44s? Funny joke... You're going to need a retarded amount of lift to clear 44s.

Todd · 03-26-2008, 12:41 AM

Go with a 60, sterling combo or 2.5 tons. And if you need to ask now to fit 44's on a Ranger then pay someone to build you a lift. And this WILL not be cheap.

**Dishtowel** · 03-26-2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd

if you need to ask now to fit 44's on a Ranger then pay someone to build you a lift. And this WILL not be cheap.

+1

Branger2B · 03-26-2008, 02:18 AM

ive seen few rangers on 40's.. a few on this site too i believe. how much bigger is a 44''? i think it is doable.. if theres a will theres a way. Hopefuly u know what youre doing when you "build ur lift" (stay away from the 10'' roof truss body lift and the custom Re-Bar /chunk plate "Z" link.. and Remember youre going to need about 5 shocks per corner with tires that big..

heres one of the better examples ive seen of a "wheelinsuspension and 44's on a RBV

Toreadorranger · 03-27-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Branger2B

ive seen few rangers on 40's.. a few on this site too i believe. how much bigger is a 44''? i think it is doable.. if theres a will theres a way. Hopefuly u know what youre doing when you "build ur lift" (stay away from the 10'' roof truss body lift and the custom Re-Bar /chunk plate "Z" link.. and Remember youre going to need about 5 shocks per corner with tires that big..

heres one of the better examples ive seen of a "wheelinsuspension and 44's on a RBV

You dont need 5 shocks, you just need correctly valved and setup shocks. And with only a Dana 44 under there that truck is gonna Blow that thing up.

mhughes165 · 03-27-2008, 02:08 AM

not truc actually, having owned and built a small block ranger on 44's, the weight of the ranger is a huge advantage to solid axle durability, especially in the mud, i left the eb 44 open in the front, with a set of moly axles and beefier u joints and NEVER had a problem with it, and the 9" can be beefed up aswell to take the abuse......

that ebing said, it would be MUCH cheaper to run 1 tons under it, id run personally a 14blt ff in the back with 4.88's and a detroit with a ford hp 60 up front, get the moly shafts for the 60 and leave it open(will really help save axles) also todo this properly your going to want atleast a 250hp small block, as a under powered motor can cause breakage aswell(getting traction when it should keep spinnin due to lack of power),

now for height wise your goin to want the complete lift kit for a 79 ford, atleast 8" (gives u about 12" on a ranger) and a 3" body lift. your going to have to setup a hydrosteer system if u actually want to turn the truck

you know......this could take forever.....

i think i should just post pictures of my 93 f-150.....you basically NEED everything i have done to it....hold on lemme get some pics

RWARanger · 03-27-2008, 05:52 AM

you guys and your huge lifts. first off is this truck gonna be driven on the street or just off road only? off road only cut the fenders. no body lift, d60 and d70 6.17 or 7.17 gears with the stock 4.0l, and for suspension coils with radius arms or a custom 4 link. my rig right now has 38's under it and is about the same height as a ranger with a 6" lift and a 3" body lift. cutting fenders and having fw axles helps alot to fit big tires. just my $.02 thats how i'd do it.

mhughes165 · 03-27-2008, 12:29 PM

thats just room to flex the 44's, and im just the kind fo guy that likes the appearance of the rangers without the fenders all hacked out

Branger2B · 03-27-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Toreadorranger

You dont need 5 shocks, you just need correctly valved and setup shocks. And with only a Dana 44 under there that truck is gonna Blow that thing up.

it was a joke

..... i fugured the 10 inch roof truss body lift would have gave it away? some people have no sense of humor...

Toreadorranger · 03-27-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branger2B

it was a joke

..... i fugured the 10 inch roof truss body lift would have gave it away? some people have no sense of humor...

I skimmed your post, looking back at it now I realize it was a joke.

mhughes165 · 03-27-2008, 07:32 PM

oh....to the original poster....i REALLY hope u have no intentions of driving a ranger on full width axles and 44's on the street.....

**bobbywalter** · 03-27-2008, 07:41 PM

250 hp max with 44's on a d44

swap in 60's with 4 in fullsize springs and some fender trimming will fit 44's with room to play. 40 fill my wells perfect

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ignerntkneece New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Year: 1994 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: play and show Posts: 27 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (0)	44s under a ranger? how? I'm bout to start biulding my 94 ranger and I want to put 44 inch tires or so under it? how much lift and how would i do that? maybe a f-250 lift... i'm not sure help me out? i know i'm gonna put a dana 44 under the front...

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03-26-2008, 12:41 AM	#5
Todd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 393 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	Go with a 60, sterling combo or 2.5 tons. And if you need to ask now to fit 44's on a Ranger then pay someone to build you a lift. And this WILL not be cheap.

03-26-2008, 02:18 AM	#7
Branger2B Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1988/86 Make: ford Model: Branger (86 cab on 88 B2 frame) Posts: 109 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	ive seen few rangers on 40's.. a few on this site too i believe. how much bigger is a 44''? i think it is doable.. if theres a will theres a way. Hopefuly u know what youre doing when you "build ur lift" (stay away from the 10'' roof truss body lift and the custom Re-Bar /chunk plate "Z" link.. and Remember youre going to need about 5 shocks per corner with tires that big.. heres one of the better examples ive seen of a "wheelinsuspension and 44's on a RBV

03-27-2008, 05:52 AM	#10
RWARanger New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fitchburg,MA Year: 1993 & 1997 Make: FORD Model: Ranger Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	you guys and your huge lifts. first off is this truck gonna be driven on the street or just off road only? off road only cut the fenders. no body lift, d60 and d70 6.17 or 7.17 gears with the stock 4.0l, and for suspension coils with radius arms or a custom 4 link. my rig right now has 38's under it and is about the same height as a ranger with a 6" lift and a 3" body lift. cutting fenders and having fw axles helps alot to fit big tires. just my $.02 thats how i'd do it.

03-27-2008, 07:41 PM	#15
bobbywalter RBV Technical Advisor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: higgins lake mi Year: 1988 Make: FORD Model: RANGERISH SORT OF THING Engine: BIGGER Class: 4X4 Used For: EVERTHING Posts: 11,403 Rep Power: 27 iTrader: (0)	250 hp max with 44's on a d44 swap in 60's with 4 in fullsize springs and some fender trimming will fit 44's with room to play. 40 fill my wells perfect

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