Ranger Suspension lift on 86 B2?

[jkufen]

I am looking to lift the B2 when tax season comes around and I am researching different lift kits. In the parts section here there are the different lift kits and I was looking at the suspension lifts for the rangers. Will a lift kit for a 89+ ranger fit on my Bronco? I know the majority of the parts are interchangeable but not sure about the lift kits. I am extremely interested in the 5.5 inch lift kit for $685. My B2 is a 86.

 

[adsm08]

All the same stuff. 83-97 Ranger and BII.

 

[jkufen]

Thats great news I have been eyeing this kit for the past month or so hoping it would fit. Now instead of the 4 inch lift I am going to get this 5.5 inch lift!

 

[jkufen]

has anyone had any experience with the 5.5" superlift? I am just curious if it is any better than the rough country lift. I read on here that it is difficult to use the 4" rough country lift because it will limit your flex because of the bigger size axle housing. Will the 5.5" be better for the flex?

 

[stealth_600rr]

i have the super lift and it fits just fine.......

 

[bobbywalter]

duff or skyjacker would be my first choices.

 

[adsm08]

Also, you are aware of the driveshaft issues you will encounter lifting more than about 2 inches, right?

 

[jkufen]

I am hoping when you say drive shaft issues you are only referring to getting it lengthened? I heard that with the d35 swap you have to get your front drive shaft shortened so i hope when i lift it it will work out that i only have to get a little bit added.

 

[bobbywalter]

I am hoping when you say drive shaft issues you are only referring to getting it lengthened? I heard that with the d35 swap you have to get your front drive shaft shortened so i hope when i lift it it will work out that i only have to get a little bit added.

yeah its workable like that.

the super lift with the 1100 type passenger bracket is fine, not sure if they have a setup with the drop plate or not anymore...dont get a passenger side drop plate kit and a d35. r/c and bds still offer those.


if you build some custom arms the base kit can be a great deal.
rear springs are pricey though.

 

[adsm08]

I am hoping when you say drive shaft issues you are only referring to getting it lengthened? I heard that with the d35 swap you have to get your front drive shaft shortened so i hope when i lift it it will work out that i only have to get a little bit added.

Yeah, that's what I was talking about.

 

[jkufen]

Whats the easiest way fo lift the back? F150 springs?

 

[Ultraspontane]

Sweet! Two of my favorite trucks! Bronco II and FJ60. Very cool. Have they been out wheeling together? If so, how do they compare?