Buying a Ranger this week, few questions first!

[slick_711]

Hi guys. I joined a few months ago looking for info about lifting and fixing up my mazda, and pretty quickly shifted gears realizing that was a bad idea. Instead, I've come to the conclusion I'll just buy a new Ranger (and then lift it in a few months when I have saved up some cash). Going to go make the purchase this weekend, but I had a few questions first.

Main problem is, the internet seems useless for finding info about lifting a 2WD 2009 Ranger. I don't want to base my choice solely on the idea of lifting it later, but if there is anything I should know ahead of time I'd like to.

I'll be getting a 2009 4x2 Supercab V6. It may or may not be the "Sport" model. I don't really care for the step bars or "Sport" badgings (and don't know what the other differences may be) but I have a friend that owns a dealership so I'm going to take what he can best provide as long as it meets my basic desires.

So now that I've rambled... what lifts are available for a 4x2? And would it being a Sport (or not) play a factor in the ability to lift it (or cost to do so)?

I just want about 3", I'm eventually going to put on some 33s and glass front fenders, so I don't need much more than that.

Anything else I should know about the 2009s before buying one?

Thanks for your time!

 

[Rifleman]

Lifts for the torsion bar rangers are pricey.

 

[CJREX]

If you're only going to do 33s, you may not even need a lift with glass front fenders.

If you do want a lift, a body lift would be most cost effective to get the bigger tires on there.

Around $150 vs around $1500 for a suspension lift

 

[Toms01PSD]

He's talking about buying a 2wd guys. You have more options and they are cheaper. Check out the suspension section.

 

[slick_711]

If you're only going to do 33s, you may not even need a lift with glass front fenders.

If you do want a lift, a body lift would be most cost effective to get the bigger tires on there.

Around $150 vs around $1500 for a suspension lift

I thought of that, but for work and recreation I think I'd be better suited with an actual suspension lift.

He's talking about buying a 2wd guys. You have more options and they are cheaper. Check out the suspension section.

I'll check there now, thank you. I had searched the forums, but I guess I used the wrong keywords.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

He's talking about buying a 2wd guys. You have more options and they are cheaper. Check out the suspension section.

I would suspect they would be about the same... because it is still a t-bar suspension just without the 4x4 parts.

You could get an 09 Edge, if they make em? Then you will get the 4x4 suspension i believe. And a body lift would be a good cheap way to retain stock ride and stuff...