Coil spacers for a 98 2wd ranger?

[Daly831]

Hey guys,

I'm interested in trying to bump up the front of my 1998 2wd ranger. It has coils, not a torsion bar. As far as lifting it up a bit, is there anything that you guys would recommend that is priced decent. I already know that I'll probably have to get new shocks and alignment cams but i'm just wondering what most of you guys run. I would like to try and keep it under $500. Thanks in advance!

-Josh

 

[Rose2300]

500 just to bump up the front a little? if youre willing to spend 500 why not go bigger?

 

[straycat]

Hey guys,

I'm interested in trying to bump up the front of my 1998 2wd ranger. It has coils, not a torsion bar. As far as lifting it up a bit, is there anything that you guys would recommend that is priced decent. I already know that I'll probably have to get new shocks and alignment cams but i'm just wondering what most of you guys run. I would like to try and keep it under $500. Thanks in advance!

-Josh

Post a photo. You want to add taller tires or just lift it a bit? If you want to lift it but not add taller tires you are just wasting your money.

 

[Daly831]

Here's a pic

 

[Daly831]

I was thinking some 3 in coil spacers with some 2in blocks and some new shocks, probably pro comp and maybe some wheel spacers

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Three inches of lift for the front? I'd be looking into a Fabtech lift. Or buying something older that is cheaper to build and use the newer truck for a DD. I have heard rumors that they make a one or two inch spacer and a two inch coil, but I have never seen them for these newer trucks other than spindle lifts and Fabtech kits.

 

[straycat]

Here's a picView attachment 7494

Nice looking truck. The tires look good and you really don't need to lift it for that size tire. But if you want to just get it a bit higher you can go to Springtech on Ebay. I lifted my truck years ago and used their 2 inch taller springs and they are great. I added a Fabtech 3 inch spindle lift back in 2000 on my 99 Ranger and at the same time I did the lift I bought the Springtech coils and it is great. Smooth riding and it handles great. I added 4 1/2 rear add-a-leafs (Procomp). I run AT 33x12.5 KO tires.

 

[Daly831]

My friend showed me this little kit, looks kinda sketchy and iffy.

 

[Daly831]

And do you think it would look stupid with those tires on a fabtech 3"?

 

[straycat]

I would not lift it more than 2 inches with those tires. If you were going taller tires....yes to a taller lift. Just put the spacer kit in it and it will look fine.

 

[Daly831]

Do you think that spacer kit I posted a picture of is worth it?

 

[Daly831]

If I were to get some new shocks and wheel spacers too.