Leveling Kit
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Leveling Kit
I'm planing to get a 2-3" leveling kit for my 4x4 ranger...besides getting the front end re-alined would i need to get larger shocks up front or would my stock ones be good enough...Im getting the larger torsion keys b/c i dont want to over crank my stock ones...Any input would be good on this matter....Thanks
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You can crank the stock torsion bars 2", and the stock shocks are good to 2" of lift.
3" should be cautioned, as if you tow anything you get this nasty looking tail-dragging look to the truck.
3" should be cautioned, as if you tow anything you get this nasty looking tail-dragging look to the truck.
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nope dont tow or as of now dont have the need to one day i might i never know...but there would be no point in getting bigger torsion keys???? they are made by Truxx and say the level it...but if my stock ones will do the job then i'll just crank them
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Yes you can crank the stockers to level the truck. Anything more than leveling though will of course require new keys.
Remember that lifting torsion bars will roughen the ride, though I'm sure that's not your priority.
Remember that lifting torsion bars will roughen the ride, though I'm sure that's not your priority.
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nope i just hate how the truck looks and plus i get her muddy from time to time extra clearance for larger wheels about 32 or 33s would be good! but when i crank it i would need to re-aline the front end?
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Totally agree...32"s or 33"s would be quite nice, and the leveled look is far superior, IMHO.
Yes, you'll need a front end alignment, but since the lift itself is free for you, that's a fair trade I'd say.
Personally, I'd get the appropriate tires/wheels, then lift it, install them, and then have it aligned, just to make sure everything's spot on. But that's just my redneck OCD self.
Yes, you'll need a front end alignment, but since the lift itself is free for you, that's a fair trade I'd say.
Personally, I'd get the appropriate tires/wheels, then lift it, install them, and then have it aligned, just to make sure everything's spot on. But that's just my redneck OCD self.
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lol well dont have the extra $ for tires and wheels but i want to get 33in BFGoodrich All-terrians raped around Black american racing wheels since the color of my ranger is dark satin green i think it would look pretty sweet
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I think that'd look pretty damn good indeed. I look forward to pics of the end result.
Apologies for this, but I never can remember if 33"s will fit under a leveled truck of the new age, have you checked that?
Apologies for this, but I never can remember if 33"s will fit under a leveled truck of the new age, have you checked that?
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