We know there are just as many people out there that like to run their 2wd's off-road as those with 4x4's.

We've put together a list of company's offering kits for Ford Rangers.

Ranger 2wd trucks with twin I beam front suspension are a good choice for building a pre-runner or race truck. Autofab has achieved 16 inches of wheel travel using stock length beams! The first step of course is to choose Autofab bent beams to accomplish the necessary lift of 4 inches. Then using radius arms from their middle of the road kit you can now reach 16 inches of travel. The problem is the stock coil bucket and shock mount restrict the wheel travel and the Ranger coil buckets are not strong enough for serious off road use. Autofab chose to use a coil bucket instead of coil over shocks, for some obvious reasons, by studying what you have to do to properly mount a coil over. If you are keeping the stock brake booster master cylinder along with your heater/air conditioning unit you will have much difficulty placing a coil over long enough to achieve 16 inches of wheel travel. If you are building a race truck and removing all of the above then by all means a coil over shock and bypass are the ultimate goal. 

Top right is the basic foundation of a Ranger wheel travel kit. The beams displayed are the 1989 to 1997 style cast  beams.  Forged beams from the earlier Ranger 2wd trucks differ in looks but the function is the same. This particular kit is setup for 2 Fox 2.0 reservoir racing shocks per wheel. This photo is the basic foundation for any Ranger 2wd truck for 16 inches of wheel travel. The U shaped brackets above left bolt on the front side of the beam radius arm. They do this instead of welding to the beam itself. That way if you ever knock a beam out or tweak it you can replace it without redoing the lower shock mount. Below the U mounts are the radius arm pivot brackets. There are 2 styles depending on customer request. One is for rubber bushing pivots and the other style for Rod End bearings. Too the right of these are the cross members they provide. One bolts into the same location your original one under the bell housing area. The other is the parts you need to construct one between the two radius arm pivot brackets. This must be done at the time of installation because of frame variations. Plenty of Grade 8 mounting hardware is included to properly bolt your brackets to your Ranger frame.

Middle right is the serious parts of their kit. Custom made coil buckets much stronger than stock. Tall hoop structure so the front shock can be a 14 inch travel shock. Here is the secret of the wheel travel. Get a long enough of a shock in there to stroke for all that travel. The rear shock mount is different because that shock is further back on the radius arm and does not stroke the same amount. This will fit below your master cylinder brake booster and on the right side next to the heater/ac box. Sometimes some maneuvering of the ac dryer is necessary as it is close. Their coil buckets are also offered with weight jacker coil spring adjusters. This allows adjustment of ride height and fine tuning from side to side. At the top of the shock mount hoops are some wing shaped brackets. These and 2 tabs are for the engine crossbar mounts. These need to be final fitted and the tube welded at the time of installation as well. This can be done when you do the radius arm cross member. Autofab coil springs provide the 4 inch lift. Bump stops and limit straps are included with their kits. They will protect your shocks from bottoming out or stretching apart. 

Bottom right is the radius arm kit with rod end bearings for pivots. Special mounting brackets complete with rod end spacers and through bolt. Note components for cross members included as well.

1998+ XLT Ranger LT Kit

The New Blitzkrieg 98+ ranger kit is the ultimate way to get the most out of your truck. Using stock pivot points, we are able to achieve up to 16" of travel utilizing our Billet upper arm, and custom spindle. With 1" uniballs on the upper and lower arm and a billet spindle, this kit is ready to take the roughest of terrain or cruise the streets in style. The kit features a billet snout block that uses a Dana 35 ranger snout, so you can keep ranger brakes. Installation of the kit requires cutting the stock ranger coil bucket made into the frame rails.

• Boxed lower arm

• Custom fabricated spindle

• Billet Aluminum or boxed upper arm

• Stainless steel steering clevises

• All hardware, heims, spacers, jam nuts, clevises, and limit straps included.

• Dana 35 Snouts also included.

• Entry level kit uses Dana 35 snouts/bearings

• Snout upgrades are available: Blitzkrieg 2.5" snout and hub combo as well as other aftermarket hubs (needs upgraded calipers to run upgraded hub combo.)

1998+ XLT Ranger Mid Travel Kit

• Boxed lowers 2.5 wider per side.

• Tubular uppers

• Full heim steering

• Fabricated spindle with uniball upper joint

• 13" Travel

• Includes Bolt In Fox Shock, Limit Straps

**Bump stops and limit strap tabs must be welded on.

Explorer and Edge LT Kit

• Tabbed and slotted, boxed lower arms with 1” uniballs

• Delrin bushings in the lower arms

• Spindles have sealed backsides to prevent debris from entering the bearings

• Machined brake caliper mounts

• FK heims and uniballs

• Billet upper arms with plate uniball bracket or optional boxed upper.

• 84” Overall width

• 17” useable wheel travel

• All heims and uniballs included.

• Heim steering with 17-4 clevises

• Limit straps and brake lines included

• Entry level kit uses Dana 35 snouts/bearings

• Snout upgrades are available: Blitzkrieg 2.5" snout and hub combo, along with Desert specialties 2", 2.25" and 2.5" snouts and hubs.
  Kit is capable of also running Speedway Engineering snout/hubs, also Cone, and now Tubeworks. (needs upgraded calipers to run upgraded snout
  

If you want a serious pre-runner or you're looking to build a race truck you need to check out Camburg Engineering.

89-97 Custom I-Beams - 4.5" wider per side, Heim Joint pivot, Billet CNC end piece, and also come with billet steering extenders. Use by race teams on high end race trucks and pre-runners. These beams have completed more races than any other custom I beams from any other company! Buy the best and buy quality once! These beams are not only race proven but they have 1st place points championships!

1988 & Earlier Custom I-Beams - 4" wider per side, Coil-over application only. Ball joints and bushings not included. Built by popular demand. Customers wanting only the best chose Camburg for the off-road suspension. Don't put your trust in a lower dollar half baked part buy Camburg quality and be assured you have the best!

Heim Joint Radius Arms - If you are looking for the absolute best performance these are the arms for you. These arms are not for pavement pounders. These are for pure off-road high speed race and pre-runners. These are the same arms used by the Camburg/Lucas unlimited ranger. Constructed with 1.750 top and bottom tubes, laser cut plates, and 1.250" Heims. All that plus a full dimple died box structured tranny X-Member.

Coil Over Mounts - Designed to be used with Camburg custom I-Beams and Transmission X-Member Radius arms. Fully built and powder coated before installation. These mounts will locate with stock holes in the frame for installation. These mounts will be welded on to insure the highest strength. Made with 1 1/2" x .188 wall DOM tube for pure strength and rigidity. Will work with SAW Racerunner 14" coil-overs (18-20" travel). Will also work with FOX or King 12" coil-overs ( 16-17" travel). To go along with these awesome coil-over mounts are the Camburg Bolt on Air Bump Mounts, powder coated Camburg Grey.

Camburg races what they sell

2wd Long Travel Suspension Kit for:

• '01-2008 Ford Ranger EDGE & Sport 2wd

• '95-2001 Ford Explorer 2wd

• 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport-Trac 2wd

Features:

• 14" of  wheel travel

• 4.5” wider per side

• New Cr-Mo (4130) tube upper control arm, with high-angle balljoint (over 20 degrees more than a uniball)

• Boxed plate lower A-arm

• Uses 8" stroke coilover shocks, not included (replaces torsion bars)

• Weld-in shock hoop available for most common shock brands

• Powdercoated 'Gunmetal Grey' 

• Optional Hydraulic Bumpstop Mount

• Optional Steering Clevis Kit Available

• Can be used with Aftermarket Lift Spindles

Suspension Kit Includes:

• Tubular upper control arms, with bushings and balljoints installed 

• Boxed plate lower control arms with bushings and balljoints installed

• Shock hoop with crossbar 

• Steering Tie-rod Extension 

• Brake lines, Limit straps, bolt kit

1998-05 FORD RANGER 2.5" PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

By designing new upper control arms, upper bumpstop mounts and coil springs, we are able to obtain 2.5" of lift with a 2" increase in wheel travel. Available with or without preinstalled ball joints. (Shown Right)

98-05 Ford Ranger  2.5” Performance System Coil Front Suspension

If you are looking for a mild lift system for your Ford Ranger, then look no further.  We have designed new upper control arms, upper bump stops mounts, and coil springs designed just for the motor that is in your truck for great on and off road ride.  Completing the system is front and rear Performance Shocks and a rear add-a-leaf. By doing this you are able to obtain 2.5” of lift with an increase in wheel travel of  2”.  Upper control arms available with or without ball joints preinstalled.  Take your Ranger to the next level with a Fabtech Suspension System.

98-05 Ford ranger 5.5” Ultimate System Coil Front Suspension

Looking for the ultimate system for your Ford Ranger?  Well here it is. Take our proven 2.5” upper control arm coil performance kit and ad our one piece cast design 3” spindle.  With the combination of upper control arms, bump stop mounts, coil springs designed just for the motor you have, front and rear Performance Shocks rear block and add-a-leaf, you will achieve 5.5” of lift and the room to run a 32/11.50R15 tires on a 15x7 wheel. Your Ranger will rise above the rest with Fabtech’s Ultimate Suspension System.

TRS NOTE: Fabtech no longer carries kits for the 83-97 style Ranger suspension

These extended I-beams can be extended anywhere from 5" to 7.5" per side, the end pieces are custom billet for use with the newer ranger i-beam spindle (1989-1997) and work with all rangers (1983-1997). They bolt into the stock i-beam pivots and utilize 1 1/4" heim joints. Comes with Giant Motorsports Custom Radius Arms. Capable of up to 20" of travel. Will also work on 2wd Ford Explorers. Lower shock mounts optional.

These I-beams are extended 7-10" per side depending on what you ask for, the end pieces are custom billet for use with the newer ranger i-beam spindle (1989-1997) and work with all rangers (1983-1997). They bolt into custom bolt on i-beam pivots and utilize 1 1/4" heim joints. Comes with Giant Motorsports Custom Radius Arms. Capable of 22+" of travel.

These radius arms come with bolt on pivot that mounts in front of transmission cross-member so there is no need to replace the cross-member. The radius arm uses a 1 1/4" heim joint and works with Giant Custom Extended or Equal Length Beams. Available for Rangers, F-150's, King Pin, & 4wd I-Beams.

Equal length steering - Eliminates bump steer and the notorious I-beam "death shake". Kit is fully TIG welded and comes with the highest quality heim joints. Compatible w/ Giant Motorsports Equal Length Beam Kit. Comes with: 2 swingers, 2 bolt on mounting brackets, 4 Tie Rods, 8 Heims (spacers and jam nuts included), & 1 modified pitman arm.

For other I-beam applications this kit will work with beam set-ups were the driver side beam is in front. On some beam set ups the driver side beam is in back, this kit may or may not work with this type of set up. Kit includes: Everything listed above, 2 Lengthened Tie Rods. (The 2 longer Tie rod lengths may vary depending on I-beam set-up. This kit is available for other I-beam set-ups and will include 2 lengthened tie rods that must be custom fitted to application.)

Swingers sold separately. Great for Fabshops and Do-it-yourselfers. Works on Rangers, F150s, and any other I-beam conversions, Includes: 2 swingers, bushings, sleeves, hardware, and 4 mounting tabs.

Giant Motorsports also has rear 4-link kits and engine cages.

"We were the first company to work with and produce kits for the new Ranger since its introduction 1998. Lets just say we know a little bit about this truck. When we set out to do our long-travel system our goal was to raise the bar higher than ever before achieved. We succeeded and what you see is the best long travel system period. With 16" of True Travel and multiple options available, look no further than this H & M kit."

ProComp offers 5-Inch suspension systems for the 1986-1997 2wd Ranger.

Ranger System Features:

• Preset coils with specific spring rates provide desired ride height and ride characteristics

• Drop pitman arm corrects draglink angle to eliminate bump steer

• Rear lift achieved with cast iron blocks and/or rear add-a-leafs

• Extended braided stainless brake lines available for positive brake response

• Systems include ES Series shocks

TRS NOTE: ProComp is the only company on this page that doesn't offer longer radius arms for the 1983-1997 style suspensions.

Skyjacker has one of the best systems on the market for 1983 - 1997 Ford Rangers.

Skyjacker kits come with new heavy duty drop brackets, dropped pitman arm, 4-6 inch coils and either rear blocks, add-a-leafs or springs.  You can upgrade to the longer radius arms that comes with a new transfer case / transmission crossmember and order new brake lines.

The Skyjacker 2" lift kit includes front coils and rear add-a-leafs. 

The 4" & 6" Class I lifts include coils and all drop bracketry. Kits use rear blocks and/or add-a-leafs and Systems use rear leaf springs.

The Class II kits and systems are available for 4" and 6" lifts and include a pitman arm, sway bar end link & replacement tubular offset radius arms extended 15" longer than stock offering up to 30% more wheel articulation and less frame fatigue than using radius drop brackets. Newly designed center hinge brackets are both stylish and more rugged than stock or standard applications.

New pre-set coil springs provide lift. Superlift uses new axle pivot brackets, laser-cut from .25” steel plate, to lower the inboard ends of the axle beams and restore camber. New camber alignment bushings, available from your Ford dealer or local alignment shop, may be needed to precisely “dial-in” camber angle. Caster angle must also be addressed. Caster correction is handled by your choice of either lowering the stock radius arms at their frame (rear) end attaching points, the route taken with their Standard Series system, or by replacing the stock radius arms entirely with their extended length Superunner Long-Arm radius arms.

The Standard Series method replaces the factory radius arm brackets with longer brackets laser-cut from .25” plate steel. The Superunner Long-Arm radius arms offer caster correction plus additional benefits. The arms are considerably longer than stock, and increase the amount of usable bind-free suspension extension travel. This makes it easier for the tires to travel independently and stay in contact with the road or trail surface. The longer arms also reduce the degree of caster change the vehicle experiences as the suspension goes through its travel cycle. These factors combine to improve overall driveability and ride quality. You’ll experience a noticeable difference both on- and off-road.

They offer two different products to correct steering linkage angle; on most lifted TTB Fords simply installing their dropped pitman arm alone will result in satisfactory steering characteristics. The dropped arm, used in conjunction with their industry award winning Superunner steering linkage upgrade, delivers optimum steering traits. Superunner Steering System Even in stock form, the Ford TTB steering seems somewhat vague. On off-camber or less than ideal driving surfaces, it takes continuous corrective steering input to keep the vehicle pointed straight. When the vehicle is raised, these inherent tendencies are magnified, creating two areas of concern: 1) Minimizing tie rod angles, 2) Keeping the tie rods’ arc of movement in phase with the axle beams’ arc of movement. These two factors “make or break” driveability. When this geometry is incorrect, it causes excessive toe-in / toe-out variations as the suspension travels, resulting in the TTB Ford version of “bump-steer”. Superlift offers two methods to correct steering. Their dropped pitman arm reduces some of the additional steering linkage angle created by the increased ride height. Their pitman arm, used with their Superunner replacement steering linkage system, addresses both problems. The new steering system uses a centerlink to further reduce tie rod angles, and the new tie rods are more proportional in length to the axle beams. The result is steering linkage that is more in phase with the suspension.

The most popular and least expensive method of rear lift is via blocks. Add-a-leafs, and different height blocks are available for all applications; most applications have replacement rear spring options available as well.

They offer 2wd kits from 3.5 - 5 Inches