quick fitment ?

[redrider11]

I know 32"s will fit on my truck as it is, but im getting the belltech 6400 shackles and thinking about cranking the t-bars even more. will 33's fit? I have a 2002 4wd edge.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

I don't suggest 33's on a stock truck. Sure, it CAN be done and many have, I had a hard enough time throwing flares out wheelin' with that same setup you want to run and 32's. It's one of the reasons I threw on the 1" bodylift.

I'd rather have more height for the tire, than not enough.

 

[redrider11]

where did you find a 1" body lift? I'd love one of those all i can find are 3" BL's.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

I pieced one together. Only cost me about $50. All you need is blocks and bolts and washers.

Here's a thread with everything you need...

http://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2/f6/f36/f102/29269-1-body-lift-supplies.html

 

[redrider11]

where do you get the blocks from because that link in the thread didnt work?

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

top of one of the pages I linked the store. something like Sportstrailerz? Been a couple years. shoot 'em an email and ask. Or...just contact Performance Accesories direct. PA for short...you'll need 12 1x3" bodylift blocks. I think within that thread, there's posts about people having trouble getting 'em from the ebay store, and their fixes to that issue(other retailers, PA direct, etc).

I suggest mcmaster.com or fastenal.com for your bolts. Hardware stores around me want upwards of $6 per bolt of the shortest bolts needed.



If you've not joined Ranger-Forums, I hope you do. Another site for great new ideas and help and full of enthusiasts.

 

[redrider11]

thanks, would you recomend 33's with the one inch BL and shackles?

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

on the street yeah..good to go. choose wheels wisely though if you wheel it. It's just like 35's and a 3" bodylift...fine line between 'okay' and 'effed up body'. 15x8 w/ 3.75 or so backspace should be perfect for 1" and 33x12.50's.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

and for what it's worth, here's 3" bodylift and 32's....

 

[redrider11]

^thats a sexy truck
I've got the stock 16" rims right now and I would like to keep those. would they be fine?
I'm trying to figure all this out now so when i need new tires I won't get the wrong ones.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

305/70R16 or 295/75R16 or 285/75R16

 

[redrider11]

so whats the deal with the washers what sizes do i need exactly?

 

[TwoTrackMind]

My TwoBits

Im currently running 32's with stock suspension (torsion bars cranked max + extra leafs in rear) and looking to use 33's next time I buy tires. I've had to "massage" the front inner fenders so far, and will probably trim the outter fenders to accomodate the 33's. In my application, I'd rather not lift the body or suspension (keeping a lower center of gravity) but benefit from larger/wider tires.
Be advised that a body lift may create problems with steering/brake/shift functions that are not always simple to fix. (though 1" may not be a big deal).

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

so whats the deal with the washers what sizes do i need exactly?

Bed bolts need 1.5" outside diameter thick washers and need to have about a 1/2" hole. All the other washers can be your basic run of the mill 1/2" washer.

Be advised that a body lift may create problems with steering/brake/shift functions that are not always simple to fix. (though 1" may not be a big deal).

3" there's no issues in any of those areas you've mentioned....

Practically thousands have them on RBV's with no issues what so ever.

 

[redrider11]

sorry but what size bolts do i need and how many of each? I'm really new to Body lifting im not sure how to lift the body off the frame to put it on.