Trying to start a fun offroad build :)

[Holden]

Hello from Utah! I bought an 4x4 89 ranger last November and have since then just cleaned it up a bit and made sure everything was running well. It has a three inch body lift that i really want to get rid of and install a four or six inch suspension lift. It seems like a bit of a hassle to take off the body lift but the truck would feel a lot cleaner and I don't want it jacked to the sky buuut I also want more suspension travel. If it really isn't worth the hassle then tell me but i'm willing to put in the work. Moral of the story isssss I need stock mounting hardware, I found a website that sells aftermarket cab mounts bushings and hardware, but if anyone has good condition stock hardware or anywhere else to buy them please chime in

I've also been reading around on here and am considering the skyjacker lifts, I don't really know what all the differences are between the different prices of the lifts are so if anyone has any info or tips about that i would love to hear.

https://dufftuff.com/product/body-mount-hardware-ranger/ (the website selling the hardware and stuff)

 

[Curious Hound]

Suspension lift beats body lift by miles any day. Skyjacker and Duff seem to be the best. With Skyjacker, there are multiple "qualities" of kits. I would avoid the ones that use extra blocks in the rear. If you can save up enough money, go ahead and get the higher level kits that include new leaf springs that are arched for the lift instead of using blocks. Other than that, I think the biggest differences are the types of shocks they include. That's just matter of getting the best you can afford.

I have a 93 Ranger running the Skyjacker 6" lift and 35" BFG mud terrains. This truck surprises me every time I take it offroad. I love it. Build thread link in my signature.

 

[Holden]

Suspension lift beats body lift by miles any day. Skyjacker and Duff seem to be the best. With Skyjacker, there are multiple "qualities" of kits. I would avoid the ones that use extra blocks in the rear. If you can save up enough money, go ahead and get the higher level kits that include new leaf springs that are arched for the lift instead of using blocks. Other than that, I think the biggest differences are the types of shocks they include. That's just matter of getting the best you can afford.

I have a 93 Ranger running the Skyjacker 6" lift and 35" BFG mud terrains. This truck surprises me every time I take it offroad. I love it. Build thread link in my signature.

Love the build! that's awesome, I would love to avoid blocks, is an add a leaf any good for offroading? or should I really just bust down and pay up for bigger leaf springs?