97 Ranger 2wd want to lift the front 1 or 2" . . . Help!

[JoeVR5]

Hi all,

I have a 97 Ranger 2wd. The truck just rolled over 200k, and I put new shocks on both the front and the back.

The problem I have now is that the front end is still lower than the back. I guess the next step is to replace the original coil springs, but I'd love to raise the front end an inch or two so it matches the rear.

Is there a special size coil spring I should purchase? I figure that the coil springs need to be replaced anyway because they are original, but I also want to make sure that the front end picks up 1-2 inches. Is there a different size of coil spring I should buy?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Joe

 

[RangerSVT]

Since you have the 4.0l, you've got the heaviest stock spring you can get. You can modify your coil buckets to accept f150 coil springs, that'll lift you a couple inches. You will need an alignment afterwards...

SVT

 

[JoeVR5]

Thanks for the reply.

How much modification would I need to do to my coil buckets? Also, what year F150 springs would I need?

I don't want any drastic lift in the front -- just an inch or so to help eliminate the rake and even the truck out.

 

[stegomon]

I would try coil spacers first. Wright up here n how to lift the front with washers.

 

[88ranger5speed]

Leveling coils is what your looking for. Same coil as factory with 1.5-2 inches of lift. Skyjacker or rough country makes some.


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