Decisions....

[Branboy3]

Hey guys, new to the forum here.
I've got an 89 Ranger I've started, basically doing a 'low-key' frame up on it.
Right now it has 4" rpugh country block lift and 3" BL in it on 33s.
Now, along with the new frame and motor, im wanting to go 35s. Looking for opinions on lift. Wanting to get a skyjacker class II kit for it but im wondering if 6" will be too much? Should i go for the 4" and just slap on bigger tires? Or should i get the 6 and lose the BL?
Wanting to get into a bit more technical offroading Rather than just mud...

Also its got a D35 TTB and an 8.8 outta a 98 expo sport.
Stock LS with 4.56 gears.

Should i get 4.88??????

 

[4x4junkie]

Sounds like you got a great project going.

I would suggest 5.13 gears w/35s if you still have the stock engine (2.3 or 2.9L). 4.88 is better for a 4.0L or 5.0L.

Is your truck a Supercab by chance? If so, I'd suggest get the Skyjacker 6" kit, but set it up as a 4" lift using the upper front axle mounting holes (the 6" Skyjacker coil springs tend to settle closer to 4.5" lift on the heavier SC trucks).
Same suggestion goes if it's a reg cab, but with weight of a winch & bumper on the front.
(everything in the 4" & 6" kits is the same except for the springs)

At a full 6" of lift (axle in the lower holes) the steering linkage angle gets harder to deal with properly (4" suspension plus a body lift is easier to deal with this if you need more than 4" total lift height).

Hopefully that makes sense... (if not lemme know and I'll try my best to clarify)

Welcome to the forum

 

[BLOODBANE]

I run a 4" SuperLift and 3" BL on my Explorer and run 35's. Only on a special rare occasion do I ever get into the fenders/wheel openings....

The BL does make the body flex more, so be prepared for issues down the road (the last windshield I had replaced they didnt have to cut out, it just pushed out because of the body flex). It works for me, I know a lot of people have issues with BL's.