Aluminum lift spacers ok?

[mp3deviant721]

Like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-RANGER-2WD-2-LEVELING-LIFT-KIT-2WD-FB2-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b62a7384QQitemZ110430417796QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1611wt_941

Or should I get poly ones? Or just use washers and a longer bolt? And would I be ok with the stock length shocks? I'm not going to be doing any hardcore off-roading so I don't need all the travel I can get.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

if u have acces to a welder, i think welded washers are a good choice. basically free compared to those u posted.
and i think aluminum is stronger than polly for a spacer.

for a 2" lift and if u wont demand much on the susp, the stock shocks will do, but it would be good to replace em with larger(taller ones).
mine has the stock size and the ride is bumpy on dirt roads.
im going for 4x4 specs when i replace em, and seems like its gonna be soon lol

 

[mp3deviant721]

I asked the shock questions because I just put new shocks on and don't want to buy new ones.

 

[Boggin]

get some washers with a 3" outside diameter and slap em under the coils an give 'er. they dont HAVE to be welded

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

welded is good man, but yeah not necessary.
and u can drive with the shocks u have, just remember: go easy on bumps or the shock will be hittin the travel limit when decompressing since the lift height will reduce it.

 

[daniel3507]

I just replaced my shocks yesterday. I actually removed my spacer lift and put in lift coils too. The stock shocks were shot from being so old and didnt have much travel with the lift. The shocks for a 4x4 are actually the exact same shocks for a 2wd. I replaced the coils with Skyjacker lift coils and the shocks with Rancho RS9000XL series. They are adjustable and are meant for a Ranger with a 2'' lift.

 

[mp3deviant721]

Well guys, I am deciding on either the aluminum blocks or washers. But with the aluminum blocks or washers, I would be getting a longer bolt. I know a guy who just lifted his truck and got a longer bolt but I have to get the specs from him before I try anything. But on the matter of shocks, I seen how much the RSX9000XL's are, but what could I get for more affordable shocks that are still decent?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

try monroe sensa trac shocks, decent performance and good price(for what ive seen on some threads)

 

[Tractor Dan]

Just another idea for you. When i done mine for the front i use 2 and 7/8th outter diameter steel conduit. I got a foot of it for $15. Granted i had to have access to a chop saw or pay to get it cut but it has worked nicely. As for shocks atleast from my experience there was no way the stock size will do the job. Atleast with me they wouldn't even bolt up.

Dan

 

[daniel3507]

How soon are looking to do this? i will be getting a lift for my truck and will have to get new shocks so i will be selling mine.

 

[mp3deviant721]

Within the next 2 weeks or so. How much are willing to sell them for?

 

[daniel3507]

Within the next 2 weeks or so. How much are willing to sell them for?

Havent really thought about that to tell you the truth. Im going to try and get my lift here in a few weeks or so. Having someone to sell them to would really help me out and you wouldnt have to pay big bucks for new shocks. Hell my shocks are pretty much brand new.