Help with shocks/lift

[RangerJoe03]

About 4 years ago I put Rancho RS5000 shocks on my Ranger. It is stock height with 30x9.5 tires. I'm now considering lifting it (possibly 4") since I have another daily driver. Would my Rancho shocks be ok with a lift since they are not the original shocks? Or would I have to buy new shocks with a lift kit because of the length difference. In most kits, they come separate. Thanks.

 

[88_Eddie]

yeah you could put them on there, but they'll limit your downward wheel travel and maybe give you a bumpy ride. if you were lifting 1 to 2 inches, it would probably be ok, but i would buy new ones for a 4 inch.

i bet you could sell the RS5000's to someone on here and at least offset the price of new shocks a little bit.

if you wanna keep the shocks, just get a 2 or 3 inch body lift and you can keep your 5000's and still fit 33's on your truck

 

[RangerJoe03]

Ok Thanks. That's something to think about. Today I got a quote of $700 to install a 4" suspension lift. It seemed high, is this the going rate? Do you think install would be much cheaper if I went with a body lift?

 

[railman]

where are ya located?

lots of guys g2g on here and help each other install lifts ( usually for just refreshments and fun ) whether a Body lift or susp.

really no need to pay a shop to do it....other than an aglignment if ya get a suspension lift...

l8r, John

 

[strvger]

yeah, body lifts are way cheaper... like well under $200. you and a friend could do it over a weekend. good write-ups in the tech library here.

 

[88_Eddie]

i wouldnt pay $700 for a shop to put on a susp. lift. take that $700 and go buy a nice air compressor, a few air tools (impact wrench, grinder, maybe a sander) after that you'll still have $300 or $400 to spend on any other tools you need and money to pay for an alignment. plus, you'll have a better understanding of how your suspension works. and if you have questions, someone on here has always done whatever you're tryin to do