Lift on a 97 Ranger..

[subterranean]

I have some plans for my 97 Ranger...it's a 2WD, 4 cylinder, auto, 2.30, reg cab longbed. I've already started

compiling some parts and things, first off I purchased new wheels.. 15x8 Rock Crawlers with 3.75 backspace, I want

to get tires but I have to get a lift of some type. I'm on a budget, I'm thinking a 3" PA body lift, do you think I

can get 33x12.5 R15's on the truck with the 3" lift? I've read the forums, looked at the pictures and it seems

there are trucks pulling it off with either no rub or minor rub. If the 33's don't work, maybe 32x11.5 R15's? I basically want to go with bigger tires than 31's but keep it

ecomomical with the 3" body lift. Of course after the tires go on I will also have to go with a regear. I've also

read up on the regear, what do you guys think a good set of gears would be for the 32" - 33" tire range with my

truck specs? Is that something I can hunt down in a junkyard? I thank you for this info..you all have been great

with the sharing of wisdom on this forum...it's helped ALOT!! - Chris

 

[mp3deviant721]

Level it out and get the 3in body lift. You should be able to clear 32's. You might need to do some fender trimming though.

 

[subterranean]

Level it out and get the 3in body lift. You should be able to clear 32's. You might need to do some fender trimming though.

What exactly is involved with leveling it out...is that functional as in allowing more room up front...or is it just for looks?

 

[subterranean]

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Anybody around who's running 32's or 33's on 15x8's...on a 97 or the same gen as me.. 2WD with a 3" lift? Thanks!

 

[mp3deviant721]

I guess for both. You can either get Skyjacker leveling coils or the Daystar leveling kit which includes poly spacers and stud extenders.