Lift. This. WKND.

[BeatRanger]

So, my 4in Rough Country suspension lift kit comes in today and I was if you guys had any tips for installation or knew of anything else I will need before I jump into this...?

http://www.roughcountry.com/suspension/4wd-ford/ranger_83-97_4.html

Putting it onto my 1995 2.3L ranger!! lol

 

[Schnot]

A case of beer and a full day. I put one on mine and had a hard time getting the holes to line up in some cases. Also I hope you have a torch because the rivets would suck to remove if only using a grinder.

And extra buddy or two would be good too but it's certainly possible to donor solo.


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[Surrey]

A case of beer and a full day. I put one on mine and had a hard time getting the holes to line up in some cases. Also I hope you have a torch because the rivets would suck to remove if only using a grinder.

And extra buddy or two would be good too but it's certainly possible to donor solo.


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I hear the rivets come out pretty easy if you cut a big X in the head, then hit it from the side with an Air hammer too. (pending you have air tools, of course)

 

[brinker88]

^ That method works great.

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

If I don't have a torch, that's the way I cut them. I you my air hammer no matter how I cut them, chisel bit for what's left of the head, punch bit to drive them through.

 

[BeatRanger]

Thanks for the replies guys, I think im going to try and do this at the workshop on post here at ft hood...They have lifts, every tool I can think of and professionals there to help lol.

 

[Surrey]

If I don't have a torch, that's the way I cut them. I you my air hammer no matter how I cut them, chisel bit for what's left of the head, punch bit to drive them through.

Does a little propane torch suffice, or does one require a real torch for something like this? Whats the proper method for using a torch?

 

[jhammel85]

Propane probably won't get hot enough but it might help with a few bolts that get stuck. Best bet for the rivets is what was mentioned above; Cutting an X and pushing the rivet through.

At least, this is my favorite method. Works good for bed bolts that spin in place when you break them loose!

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

Does a little propane torch suffice, or does one require a real torch for something like this? Whats the proper method for using a torch?

Nope. I use an oxy/ ace torch to cut the heads off flush.
It's highly recommended you be experienced with a cutting torch, so as not to end up with a cut up frame.

 

[country0001]

I ground mine off. Have a friend or two to help. Lift was real easy to install.

 

[4.0B2]

Nope. I use an oxy/ ace torch to cut the heads off flush.
It's highly recommended you be experienced with a cutting torch, so as not to end up with a cut up frame.

this is my preferred method... but my oxy/ace is my go to tool

other than the rivets... take your time, it'll all fall into place pretty much. It's not a hard lift to install.

 

[FritzTKatt]

The biggest pain I had was the passenger pivot rivets. I was using a 4" angle grinder, maybe there's more room on the 2.3, on my 4.0 the exhaust pipe was right in the way.

On more exposed rivets, I found it faster (later had use of a torch) to grind the head off clean and give it a good whack with a 5lb hammer and giant punch. The torch was too messy.

Loosen up the radius arm bracket in the center when you go to install it. And buy new radius arm bushings if you can.

 

[4.0B2]

Torch to messy? Get a better head for it!

 

[FritzTKatt]

Not the cut itself, just the dross. I wasn't too keen on blowing that crap all around my engine bay. But damn if I wouldn't have used it on those passenger pivot rivets if I had one the first time. Had to pull the damn starter to get the grinder in there.

 

[BeatRanger]

Well, I followed your guy's tips and its now installed!



Had a few issues but nothing we werent able to overcome!