I New! I wanna lift my 1997 Ranger

[Cellmass]

Hi, i wanna put a Rough Country 4'' Suspension lift on my truck (1997 ranger 4x4 4.0L). I wan't to know if i need to do some mod before installing the kit or it's a ready to install without all the problem. I know that the compagny actually redesing the kit. So please help me. I'm asking that question because one of my friend tell me that i need to change all my front universal joint and my rear shaft....i was scare....

 

[AgPete139]

Just asking, but how old are you or what country are you from?

The rear installation is easy since it only uses 3" lift blocks and new u-bolts. The front will require grinding off the old radius arm brackets and front axle pivots for the driver's and passenger's sides. You'll need a pitman arm puller for the gearbox/pitarm/steering, and you'll need to hook up and bleed the brake lines that are usually supplied in a compelte kit. There are plenty of directions floating around. You should get installation instructions with your suspension kit.

Here are some similar (not exact though) procedures:

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/RanchoInstallInstructions.htm

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/SuspensionLift1.html

 

[tinytruck]

gosh no

rough country is a piece of crap lift. Either buy a good lift or dont lift it at all. No articulation, it squeeks badly, and does not fit...most people call it mods....you WILL BE using a grinder all day! DO NOT BUY IT. (if you do though do not pay over 425.00 for it. BUT DONT BUY IT!

 

[Cellmass]

thanks guy!