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Not sure if this is the right forum for it but here it goes...

I have a 2004 2WD Ranger Edge and I want to get it ready for some mild trail riding. I know it's only a 2WD but I want to be able to take it to some National Parks for some camping as well as the occasional trail. So....what should I mod?

Locker? Tires? I don't really think I need a lift. Anything else?
 


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hmm put some nice Rims and 31s on her i think you can get them with out lift?
 

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locker, mt tires, and a winch will get u to a lot of places
 

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Yup everyone is right. Good tires and a locker.. And if you think it's needed a winch, but I doubt for national parks and basic camping you'll need that. A hi lift would be a good addition. And don't forget lighting.. A couple hid lights up front and some rectangular fog lights on the rear on separate toggle switches. Don't forget relays
 

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Sliders and bumpers if you plan on actually being able to use a highlift and not cause more damage than you already have. Locker and 31m/t's would be the first step like everyone else said. My buddies old 2wd ranger went more places than some designated trail rigs, wheelin is 25% vehicle and 75% driver ability. His advice for a 2wd "lots of skinny pedal".
 

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Locker, AT or MT tires, extra foreward lighting and guns. Make sure your geared up with a ditch bag, food/water rations and recovery gear... then any room you have left should be used for more guns and booze. And by all mean's dont pack a woman if there are free range one's where you are heading, the passenger seat should be reserved for the dog anyway's. :D
 

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