8in lift?

[ford_4_life]

I currently have a 6in lift but im wanting more. I cant find any companies that make an 8in suspension lift for the 92 ford ranger anywhere. Just wondering if im overlooking anyplace or if there are modifications that can be made to achieve 8in of suspension lift?

 

[SenorNoob]

IDK about a kit, but I'm fairly sure I've seen 8" coil springs. Whether or not you can still line it up after that is another question.. There is also the 1" spacer under springs equaling 1.5" of lift.

If I were to guess, I'd say at that point geometry becomes an issue.

Pretty much anyone going that tall has a solid front axle..

PS: There is the option of a body lift up to 3". So with a little luck (or carefully made custom parts) in alignment you could get 11" - 12.5" of lift.

 

[86isuzu]

Skyjacker makes a basic 8" Class 1 kit or system. Or at least they did.

 

[93 4x4]

You need to seriously start thinking about doing a SAS

 

[4x4junkie]

I have to ask, why do you want it so tall??

Yes, Skyjacker makes a 8" lift, but I agree, a solid axle swap would be better at that height simply because fixing the steering geometry is next to impossible (though if you really want to do it, it can still be done with some custom fab work on a new steering linkage).

I would also 2nd the body lift, as this wouldn't change your suspension/steering geometry from what it is now.

 

[holyford86]

I know skyjacker used to make one, if you're going to get one, be sure to get the extended radius arms or it's gonna drive like crap. If you are planning on running a tire larger than a 33 you are going to break hubs like they are going out of style, even with a d35 in there.

 

[4x4junkie]

If you are planning on running a tire larger than a 33 you are going to break hubs like they are going out of style, even with a d35 in there.

Not if you have this:
http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/May04/offroad.htm

 

[SenorNoob]

So you can break axle shafts instead? At least that's what I've read.

 

[4x4junkie]

^^
That would be good thinking if the hubs happened to be even remotely close to the strength of the axle shafts... However the stock hubs are sssoooooooooo weak, that they just become a nuisance not only to you, but to the others you're running with as well.

It actually takes quite a bit of force to break an axle shaft, especially if running 33s.