lift coils advice?

[Rangers n' Hoes]

so the front shocks on my ranger are pretty much shot and since im going to have to replace them, while im at it i figured id maybe replace the old coil springs with some lift coils to give it a better stance since the front sags quite a bit (stock 94 2wd 4.0 v6)

ive been looking at the 4 inch coils from both skyjacker and superlift.

any things to consider/ advice/ warnings before i do this? i have read up on the guides and such in the tech library.

 

[straycat]

What size tires are you running? 4 inch coils might be a bit too much for the stock rear stance. You might just want to add 2 inches instead. Once you replace the shocks you will see a bit more of a level stance. Are you going to add taller tires soon? If so you might want taller coils then.

 

[bigmark303]

get 2" leveling coils Skyjacker 132x springs and be ready for not a single alignment shop being able to set you up.

4" coils are way to much for a 2wd.

 

[Rangers n' Hoes]

Alright I'll go with the 2 inch coils then. If I went with the 4 inch coils I was planning on leveling out the rear with either blocks or add a leaf. I do plan on getting bigger tires but the way things are looking, that won't happen for a couple years.

So is an alignment going to be required then?

 

[4.0B2]

You will need an alignment. Maybe even camber bushings.

 

[FritzTKatt]

I'd just go for stock height coils and new shocks. They sit fairly level stock, and you won't lose steering geometry. It'll probably need an alignment too.

Do the radius arm bushings too. If you're really motivated, get the axle pivot bushings as well.

 

[swynx]

I'd just go for stock height coils and new shocks. They sit fairly level stock, and you won't lose steering geometry. It'll probably need an alignment too.

Do the radius arm bushings too. If you're really motivated, get the axle pivot bushings as well.

For what its worth I just did my radius arm bushing. Use map gas to loosen the loctite and a ratchet strap to pull the axle forward. Pretty easy job.

 

[black_demon69]

For what its worth I just did my radius arm bushing. Use map gas to loosen the loctite and a ratchet strap to pull the axle forward. Pretty easy job.

no heat required when you use a impact wrench lol

 

[Rangers n' Hoes]

You will need an alignment. Maybe even camber bushings.

can i do the camber bushings at home or is that something id have to get done at a shop? from what ive heard its difficult to align them right yourself

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

For what its worth I just did my radius arm bushing. Use map gas to loosen the loctite and a ratchet strap to pull the axle forward. Pretty easy job.

I was pulling my truck ahead trying that trick.

I airchiseled the rivet heads off and bolted the brackets back on.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

Not sure how the Rangers are, but I discovered the 2wd Bronco IIs use coils that work out to be a 2" lift on a 4x4. So be careful buying springs.