Ride height measurements please

[Protonvx]

Just purchased a Ranger and the PO said it had been lifted before he purchased it. However, everything is a little rusty and I am not sure if it has really been lifted. He said the torsion keys had been replaced. It is a 2002 XLT with 31s. I believe the measurement from the ground to the fender flare was right around 36". Just trying to find out how this compares to stock. Thanks!

 

[planeflyer21]

Just measured my '99 for you. I have 27" tires at the moment. From the ground to the fender is 32".

I'm thinking if I had 31" tires it would be at 36".

 

[RangerFabWorks]

Does it have blocks in between the rear axle and the leaf springs? That would be a tell tale sign

 

[Curious Hound]

Just measured my '99 for you. I have 27" tires at the moment. From the ground to the fender is 32".

I'm thinking if I had 31" tires it would be at 36".

I would only expect a 4" increase in tire diameter to raise the vehicle 2".

 

[pjtoledo]

Does it have blocks in between the rear axle and the leaf springs? That would be a tell tale sign

for the 98+ SLA trucks: all 4wd, and 2wd with torsion bar front suspension, came from the factory with rear blocks.


for front ride height measurement the angle of the lower control arm is used.

I can't remember the exact specifics right now, but it involves drawing a line thru the centers of the lower control arm bolts. then comparing a certain spot on the control arms to that line.

 

[planeflyer21]

I would only expect a 4" increase in tire diameter to raise the vehicle 2".

D'oh!

Still, it leaves 2". I'd think with 31" tires and a 4" lift for his to be higher than 36".

 

[Protonvx]

It does have rear blocks, I assumed they were factory. The truck sits pretty level right now.
I did some research and found how people were measuring ride height from the center of the control arm bolts or something, but I didn't feel like crawling under the truck.

Thanks planeflyer! Is your truck 4wd? Mine is and I would imagine they sit a little higher from the factory than a 2wd.

I am assuming that it has a 2" leveling kit seeing that it sits level, but the leafs could be sagging too. That's why I was hoping for a measurement.

 

[planeflyer21]

Yes, mine is 4x4.

 

[Protonvx]

Thanks again planeflyer!