Ranger lift

[phybere]

I have a '94 ranger (4wd, 4.0l, auto) that I'm looking to lift a few inches. I'd like to put at least 33"s on it, however with a 3" body lift I'm not sure if I can get above 31"s

If I do a suspension lift, what all is involved? I've heard various people saying that suspension lifting it over 2-3" would require extending the axles (I'd like to lift it 4-6"). Is this accurate, or is there any way around it?
Aside from that, I'm expecting to have to extend brake lines.

If I do a body lift (3" is the max I can find) all I need to worry about is extending the steering column, right?

Thanks in advance

 

[metalmacguyver]

nope you dont have to do anything to your axles. go to the wheels and tires section and read this.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=438

 

[Sunk]

With a body lift, you'll also will need the shifter extension, but that may come with the kit.

 

[tanbuddy]

3 inch body lify should get u close to fitting 33s. If they rub add a 2 inch lift coil or a spacer and u should be good. Just dont get wheels that are too wide or sticl out too far, that will make it more likely to rub too.

 

[phybere]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll probably try to get a 4-6" suspension lift (the clearance will be nice for when I find myself in deep mud/water...)

Glad to know that I won't need to worry about extending the axles, but I'm not sure if I completely understand this. Suppose I put on a 6" lift, the center of the wheel will be 6" lower from the x-fer case from where it was, is there some sort of adapter that comes with the kits (particularly for the front axles) to compensate for the increased distance and angle so the CV joints don't slip out?

 

[du510]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll probably try to get a 4-6" suspension lift (the clearance will be nice for when I find myself in deep mud/water...)

Glad to know that I won't need to worry about extending the axles, but I'm not sure if I completely understand this. Suppose I put on a 6" lift, the center of the wheel will be 6" lower from the x-fer case from where it was, is there some sort of adapter that comes with the kits (particularly for the front axles) to compensate for the increased distance and angle so the CV joints don't slip out?

I assume you mean extended the driveshaft, not the axles. The axles dont need to be changed, but you can swap out the DS if ya want to.

As for the driveline angles, the blocks, or aftermarket springs (whichever you choose) with meet the axle pads with an angle, so your driveline will be pretty inline. No worries there. On the front end, you will be coming in at a higher angle, but you dont drive in 4wd all the time right?