True Lift Costs

[Sultan]

So I would like to do a small lift or level. I am stuck on what is the total cost for each. For eample you buy leveling springs and then you need shocks or you buy a body lift and you a shifter extention.

It would be great to be able look at the total costs for leveling, a Rough Country 4" lift or a body lift so I can make the best choice.

Any input would be great. Thank you. RS

 

[straycat]

Check Ebay, Bro. I was on there yesterday for a friend and we ordered a kit to level it and it was about $139...from Springtech. Coils and lift block set up. That was for the 83-87 Rangers. I have Springtech front coils and I love them...had them on for a long time now.

 

[Surrey]

You only need a shifter extension if you have the M50d, which you probably dont with your '88... You probably have a FM146, which doesn't have an extension, you just live with the shifter being closer to the floor.

You can get 2" blocks for super cheap at a wrecker - they came stock in 4x4 Rangers. For coils, You could pick something up online, or maybe get some Explorer coils from a JY - that might be a stiffer ride than you want though.

 

[Sultan]

Thanks for the input.

Maybe I asked the question wrong. I want to see how much each option will cost so I can spend my money wisely. So I am trying to figure out what all is needed for each route and then I can price it out and move forward.

Thanks. RS

 

[Surrey]

Thanks for the input.

Maybe I asked the question wrong. I want to see how much each option will cost so I can spend my money wisely. So I am trying to figure out what all is needed for each route and then I can price it out and move forward.

Thanks. RS

Okay... Well, a leveling kit is, as stated by Straycat, around $140 off ebay.

A body lift is around the same price, and comes with everything you need.

I would advise agains't the rough country lifts, they are pretty weak compared to others, and have other problems - holes dont line up right, they give you 4" blocks for the rear (most people dont like large blocks... for that much lift most people would use add-a-leafs and shackles along with a small block if needed)

If you want that much lift (4"+) spend the extra money on name-brand stuff, like Skyjacker or James Duff.

 

[Sultan]

Ok I think I have the numbers. Please let me know if I am missing anything. Also my stock springs need to be replaced.

Body Lift
Stock springs $100
BL kit $ 125
Total = $225

Leveling Springs
RC leveling springs $140 with shipping
Shocks $150
Camber adjusters $50
Alignment $80
Total = $420

RC 4” lift kit
Kit $495 with shipping
Camber adjusters $50
Brake lines $50
Alignment $80
Total = $675

Thanks. Rick

 

[03Fx4MN]

Could you run the coil spacers under the front springs with blocks under the rear? Theres a 2" kit on ebay with metal not rubber spacers for around $100 then you could do the 3" body lift and have it 5" total lift for under $350 if you use your current springs. Just throwing another option out there.

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

id do 2" spacers under the front coils and some belltech shackles on the rear, thatll set you back around $150, less if you make your own spacers. you wont need longer shocks but if you plan to use your suspension to its fullest i would recomend them.

 

[Surrey]

Ok I think I have the numbers. Please let me know if I am missing anything. Also my stock springs need to be replaced.

Body Lift
Stock springs $100
BL kit $ 125
Total = $225

If you are replacing your springs, even at stock height, you'll need an alignment. And if you have to replace the springs, I wouldn't waste the money on stock height.

Leveling Springs
RC leveling springs $140 with shipping
Shocks $150
Camber adjusters $50
Alignment $80
Total = $420

You wont *need* adjustable camber bushings, when you get an alignment they will have to change your camber bushings, but they can replace them for about $5 a pop, with ones that just have a different angle than what you have now.

The cheapest route would be the junkyard.
I would get Ranger 4x4 blocks, and Explorer coils. Use washers as a spacer to level out the front end if the explorer coils arn't enough, if they are too much, add a belltech shackle to the back end. You could also get shocks out of the JY, but I wouldn't unless you cant afford new ones.

Blocks, coils, belltech shackles, and some washers should only cost about $100, and get you 2-3" lift. Then just add the $80 alignment.