Interested in a piece together Lift kit

[jkufen]

On my 86 B2 I was reading through the tech library and was trying to figure out the best way to run a 31" or 32" m/t tire. I have seen some post about 3" body lifts still not being able to turn 32" tires without trimming. I am not wanting to go too big because I am going to keep my d28. I also saw a few articles in the tech library about put together lift kits. I didnt find any articles that specifically said the parts they used. I was just curious about different ways I can piece together a lift kit on a budget. I can't weld or anything so if there is a way to get a lil extra lift for bigger tires without that amount of modification id be interested in knowing. If not o well ill keep my 29" m/ts and enjoy it like i already am.

 

[Jsommers]

Id say put some washer spacers under the front and the longer shackles in the back then you have a 2" lift and plenty of room for some nice 31" mts

 

[jkufen]

Which shackles are you referring to for the rear. Any idea where I could find them? I found the AA shackles for my 99 explorer but havent found any for the B2

 

[Jsommers]

I believe the hangers on a b2 are the same as on my ranger. Im running a autozone chevy droop shackle on my truck. Idk the exact part number but there exactly the same as the belltech 6400 shackles in the tech library

 

[jkufen]

The washers on the front are those the ones at autozone you used. The rubber rings

 

[Jsommers]

No i bought some washers from fastenal and stuck them under the spring. It wasnt much money if i remember right. Theres a write up in the tech library on what size to get and everything.

 

[jkufen]

Would it work the same with f-150 coils in the front and the shackles in the back? I am not sure what the lift will be with the f-150 coils

 

[Jsommers]

It should. i have no experience with the f150 coils. I always assumed they would ride rougher than stock

 

[jkufen]

ok i am just thinking about some easy ways of getting some lift outta the B2 ill probably look into the washers and shackles

 

[LIMA BEAN]

Yea the least money would be washers up front and shackles or add a leafs out back or just do a body lift. Here is links for the washers if you havnt seen it yet.

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

Probably found this already but:

http://www.therangerstation.com/Magazine/Summer2003/LiftingOnABudget.htm

 

[jkufen]

Found this kit on ebay for about $40. This is the same thing as the washer right? It is billet aluminum. Says its good for a 2" lift.

 

[LIMA BEAN]

If they say so. You can use all sorts of material in place of washers, I think a slice of UHMW would be best. Those must be shock extenders too which I would throw in the trash.

Here is another linky with a pic of the washers installed on scotts90ranger:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125623

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

With a 3" bodylift and new Explorer coils I can still rub 31's on the front if I hit certain bumps just right.

 

[wild horse]

When I got my 84 B2 all it had was a 3" body lift and some minor trimming and was sitting on 36"s so anything is possable.

 

[jkufen]

Wow 36" tires with a 3" body lift good job! I dont quite want to go that big because i am sure it will destroy my d28 lol. I might try the coil spacers with add a leaf and a 3" body lift. I dont want to get too high because the more room i have the bigger tires ill want