lowering vs. lifting

[Zipity]

explain the cost and the pros and cons of each... Still undecided what i want to do for sure on my 1994 ranger xlt.

 

[baddis]

what do you plan on using your truck for? is it 4x2 or 4x4? lifted to fit bigger tires or slammed to the ground. personely i am not into the low rider scene but there are a few i like like 95layinbodys truck you can check out his truck here for a good example of the lowered side.

 

[metalmacguyver]

IMHO: 2WD = lower it

4x4 = Lift it

 

[Ranger5.0]

ya, i always thought that way too metalmacguyver, but one night i woke up with this idea.... A 98 4x4 ranger with a 5.0 and an awd Transfercase from an exploder, slam it, and go chase down a honda or too...hmm.. Anyways, there are to many pros and cons to just list them for ya man. Its all about what you want to do with you truck?

 

[rickcdewitt]

ya, i always thought that way too metalmacguyver, but one night i woke up with this idea.... A 98 4x4 ranger with a 5.0 and an awd Transfercase from an exploder, slam it, and go chase down a honda or too...hmm.. Anyways, there are to many pros and cons to just list them for ya man. Its all about what you want to do with you truck?

the only problem with the ttb in a full time app. is the small roller bearing that supports the stub shaft,its light duty at best and would probably die fast at higher speeds for extended periods.

 

[Ranger5.0]

98's use a SLA front suspension.

 

[metalmacguyver]

Its all about what you want to do with you truck?

Exactly.

my version of this however would likely have a jacked diesel motor that would have so much rediculous power that AWD would be the only way to keep it driveable.

one of my friends has a 04 ish chevy, 2500 duramax diesel, EFI live (beta tester) built Alison tranny, 7000lbs ish, and it runs under 13.1 second Quarters. *insert evil laugh here* i love 2 strokes

 

[rickcdewitt]

98's use a SLA front suspension.

oops i was thinking about the truck in the original post

 

[JohnnyU]

one of my friends has a 04 ish chevy, 2500 duramax diesel, EFI live (beta tester) built Alison tranny, 7000lbs ish, and it runs under 13.1 second Quarters. *insert evil laugh here* i love 2 strokes

You do realize that the Duramax diesel is a 4-stroke/cycle engine, right?

 

[Ranger5.0]

JohnnyU-What are ya tryin to say?

 

[Hahnsb2]

You do realize that the Duramax diesel is a 4-stroke/cycle engine, right?

I was gonna say that too ...

 

[Ranger5.0]

awe, i just got it haha...hmm, two stroke diesels just make a lot of noise and smoke

 

[Hahnsb2]

awe, i just got it haha...hmm, two stroke diesels just make a lot of noise and smoke

Haha, "Detroit Diesels are the most efficient at converting raw diesel fuel into noise".

 

[Ranger5.0]

HaHAHaHAHA that they are man, and there a turd to tune up....a turd i tell ya...and if its a 4 valve, its a BIGGER turd....

 

[Hahnsb2]

HaHAHaHAHA that they are man, and there a turd to tune up....a turd i tell ya...and if its a 4 valve, its a BIGGER turd....

Torquing down the headbolts while its in a fire truck is a bitch too!
Ok, we better surrender this thread back