98 Ford Ranger Tire Size Question

[El Beto]

I got - '98 Ranger XLT 2WD, Manual.
And I need help on knowing how many inches should it lift to put on some 32x10r14

 

[sgtsandman]

I got - '98 Ranger XLT 2WD, Manual.
And I need help on knowing how many inches should it lift to put on some 32x10r14

Assuming there are no axle blocks or lift of any kind in it now, about 2 inches as a minimum. Look at the back axle. If the springs are mounted directly to the axle, you have no lift.

If there are axle blocks back there, you will need to measure them and go from there.

The other option is a body lift where the rubber mounts are replaced with thicker ones to lift the body. If the kit dosen't include them, you will need relocation brackets for the bumpers to close the gap between the body and the bumper.

 

[pjtoledo]

check your front brakes, 14" wheels do not fit over 11.25 rotor systems.
if you have the smaller 10" rotors with 32"tires you basically won't have any brakes.

 

[Manscout]

The easy answer is "YES!" I run the exact same Wulf lift kit on my '98 and have no issues with 33" Milestar Patagonias. My truck is also a 3.73 LSD. I don't run sway bars, so i get lots of articulation and never rub. I also drive 75mph on the interstate with no issues and get 18-22mpg regularly.

 

[Lefty]

Dudes,

I just bought the WULF 2.5" Front 2" Rear lift kit. I ordered 31x10.5 tires and 15x8 wheels. I'm thinking 31" is weak shiiii, and about going up to 33". Can I run this? If I can what else do I need to make it work or should I just stick with the 31s?

What I got - '98 Ranger XLT 2WD, Manual.

sharp looking truck.

 

[Uncle Gump]

The easy answer is "YES!" I run the exact same Wulf lift kit on my '98 and have no issues with 33" Milestar Patagonias. My truck is also a 3.73 LSD. I don't run sway bars, so i get lots of articulation and never rub. I also drive 75mph on the interstate with no issues and get 18-22mpg regularly.

So you did this on a 2wd coil spring truck?

 

[Manscout]

Nope. I guess it is not the "exact same", but assuming the fitment is similar, there should not be an issue.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Nope. I guess it is not the "exact same", but assuming the fitment is similar, there should not be an issue.

Well factory ride height is different between the two... so the same amount of lift will still leave the 2wd short... IMHO.

Not saying it won't work... but its not an apples to apples comparison.

I'm probably more interested in how you achieve 22 mpg.

 

[Manscout]

I'm probably more interested in how you achieve 22 mpg.

I'm pretty astonished myself. The best I achieved was a round trip from Gillette,Wyoming to Lewiston, Idaho. This contains a crazy amount of elevation change, but I was running the same setup and tires I have now; minus the supercharger. My best guess is the tire design. When you run Patagonias at 35PSI (highway), they primarily ride on the center tread block. You air them down to gain traction off-road. I'm guessing there is less rolling resistance when fully aired up.