Exploder I-Beam brackets?

[89REDRANGER]

Any body know if you can get any lift by using the Explorer stuff on a Ranger? I am only looking to get 2-2.5" in the front of my truck. My goal is to keep it low, but still fit 33s. I like the stability of keeping the truck as low as possible, and only lifting enough to fit the tires you need/want. I am not sure if I like the idea of 2" springs without the drop bracket. That would be a pain in the ass to align and would be hard on the center joint in the diff. STX High Rider brackets are damn near impossible to find. Still searching...

 

[4x4junkie]

Explorer brackets are no different than your Ranger 4x4 brackets.

 

[samsonitesamsonite]

you are going to need at least 4.5 to 5" of lift to fit 33's with no rubbing. if you are set on 2" get coil spacers.

 

[kunar]

How's that sound?

that would be cool i guess...(i wanna see it)

 

[du510]

How am I going to need 4"-5" to clear 33s when I already have 31s and they DON'T RUB. As a matter of fact, I have about 2-2 1/2"s of clearance at the closest point at all times. Even if they do rub, that's why I have a sawzall and die grinder with cut-off wheels. Don't make me use them! Hell, if I can't find the parts I want, I may make them fit with no lift. How's that sound?

well i can tell ya that when i had a 4" lift, my 33x12.5's rubbed a lot. i had to go 6" to get away from any rubbing.

go ahead and dont listen to anyone here, its your truck & your money wasted.

 

[baddis]

i had an 88 ranger no lift and 32x12.50 and no rubbing but it had cutout flares on it

 

[samsonitesamsonite]

thats why. you had cutouts. from his posts in other threads he wants this truck to perform like a prerunner. he needs more suspension travel than a cheap 2" lift will provide. with an 89 I find it hard to believe that 31's dont rub at all stock.

 

[89REDRANGER]

Somebody please delete this whole thread. It is so off topic it's not even funny. I found what I needed to know.