cHEAP WAYS TO LIFT!!!

[BlueLighting1999]

I have a 1999 Ranger XLT 302V8 automatic with a 3in body lift. What are some cheap way to lift it wiht out the superlift kit? Maby Add-A-Leaf and some coil springs. What will fit my truck? Even if its explors or broncos parts. Thanks

 

[spdcrazy]

how much are you looking for? could do some beltech 6400 shackles in the back, and maybe a coil spacer up front? that should get ya 1 1/2 or so.

 

[BlueLighting1999]

how much are you looking for? could do some beltech 6400 shackles in the back, and maybe a coil spacer up front? that should get ya 1 1/2 or so.

I will spend up to about 800 bucks

 

[Original_Ranger84]

is it the 4x4 in your sig? if so the only way to get more lift would either be cranking the T bar or SAS or getting the Super lift as its the most inexpensive lift for your vehicle...

 

[spdcrazy]

whoops. multitasking obviously isn't for me. thought you had a 94 for some reason

 

[Original_Ranger84]

whoops. multitasking obviously isn't for me. thought you had a 94 for some reason

Hahaha even though his name is 1999Blue lighting, jk man

 

[spdcrazy]

Hahaha even though his name is 1999Blue lighting, jk man

FML
lol

 

[BlueLighting1999]

is it the 4x4 in your sig? if so the only way to get more lift would either be cranking the T bar or SAS or getting the Super lift as its the most inexpensive lift for your vehicle...

Alright man well Is it a good idea to crank the T bar? What i mean is what are the cons about cranking the T bar? Less handing and stuff. Also what about my rear if i crank the T bar how can i level out the back?

Would Add-A-Leaf do anything towrds the rear?

 

[Original_Ranger84]

Alright man well Is it a good idea to crank the T bar? What i mean is what are the cons about cranking the T bar? Less handing and stuff. Also what about my rear if i crank the T bar how can i level out the back?

Would Add-A-Leaf do anything towrds the rear?

You should be fine, alot of people here crank thiers. theres a link on how to do it in the tech library, and afterwards get an alignment done. It should be good for 1.5 - 2" inches. And technically the rear should already be lifted as the trucks have a rake to them (front sita about 1 -2" lower then the rear). an Add a leaf would work if you want to go higher out back.

 

[BlueLighting1999]

You should be fine, alot of people here crank thiers. theres a link on how to do it in the tech library, and afterwards get an alignment done. It should be good for 1.5 - 2" inches. And technically the rear should already be lifted as the trucks have a rake to them (front sita about 1 -2" lower then the rear). an Add a leaf would work if you want to go higher out back.

Okay man So if i add a leaf my truck might be a little high in the back? snd your saying not to go over 2 inches wiht the T bar crank?

 

[Original_Ranger84]

Okay man So if i add a leaf my truck might be a little high in the back? snd your saying not to go over 2 inches wiht the T bar crank?

yeah don't go over 2" other wise it will put too much stress on the Tbar over time and it will be very stiff and very difficult to align.

 

[-Nathan-]

if that trucks got a 302 in it, then theres already a couple hundred more pounds on teh front end. Even with a crank i bet it will sag...maybe get #1 bars if you dont already have them? a pic would help. Oh and explorer leaves work awesome in the rear.

 

[Chance]

There is no cheap way to lift a 99 aside from the body lift.

Unless you feel like fabbing up your own ifs lift kit. You could do it for $800 in materials and all... I saw some dude do it on r/f... except he had a foreign 4 door ranger... and he left his tbars in the stock location... beautiful lift he did.

Coil springs won't work because you have torsion bar suspension.

Cranking t-bars gives you a lil hight, but reduces your available suspension down travel, and can place extra stress on the cv's if cranked too much.

Sas, used rcd, or superlift are your only options.

 

[BlueLighting1999]

There is no cheap way to lift a 99 aside from the body lift.

Unless you feel like fabbing up your own ifs lift kit. You could do it for $800 in materials and all... I saw some dude do it on r/f... except he had a foreign 4 door ranger... and he left his tbars in the stock location... beautiful lift he did.

Coil springs won't work because you have torsion bar suspension.

Cranking t-bars gives you a lil hight, but reduces your available suspension down travel, and can place extra stress on the cv's if cranked too much.

Sas, used rcd, or superlift are your only options.

I dont mean to sound like a noob, but im new with suspentions so can you make a list of parts you need to make your own lift kit? Also What is the differnce between a torsion bar suspension and coil springs. Also Do i need to re-gear if i get a bigger lift, i dont mean tires i mean just a lift?


What is sas and RCD's?

 

[JohnnyO]

I dont mean to sound like a noob, but im new with suspentions so can you make a list of parts you need to make your own lift kit? Also What is the differnce between a torsion bar suspension and coil springs. Also Do i need to re-gear if i get a bigger lift, i dont mean tires i mean just a lift?

No offense, but if you have to ask all that then you shouldn't build your own lift kit.
At minimum you will have to fab drop brackets for the differential and lower control arms and add upper ball joint spacers and it will be more work and not nearly as strong as a Superlift where you get entirely new knuckles. It ain't like slapping some redneck fab on a leaf-sprung '81 Chevy.

What is sas and RCD's?

SAS is a Solid Axle Swap. Rip out the entire front suspension and fab up some coil buckets or coil-over shock mounts and control links.

RCD is the Race Car Dynamics company. They had a coil-over lift kit for late-model Rangers that eliminated the torsion bars, but they don't make it any more.

Again, there is no easy or cheap way to lift a '98+ Ranger 4x4. It just is what it is.

You already did a body lift, so your options are, since you didn't read the FAQ:
Superlift, about $1800.
SAS, about $1800 and bunch of time and fab work if you get a decent used axle and can do the work yourself. A Dana 30 from a Jeep Cherokee will work. A Dana 44 from a '75-'77 Bronco is better but scarce as hen's teeth and pricey as hell when you do find them.
Dixon Brothers long travel setup, about $4500 plus the wider fiberglass front fenders you'll need plus paint.
Like the man said, it ain't easy or cheap.