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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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Hey guys I am usually in the f-150 section, but I just got a 98 ranger 4cycl 2wd 5 speed to help with gas mileage. I just got some 17" wheels yesterday from an 03 mustang gt tire size 245/45/17. The wheels look great on there but I want to fill in the fender a little more. I am on an extreme budget with this. So I want to lower the truck and it needs new shocks anyway ( it has 177,000 miles on the factory shocks they are a little wore out) I also will be using this truck to haul around my harley vrod. I have found on ebay a 2-3 inch kit for $180 with no shocks. also found a 4-5 kit with shocks for $230 will this be to extreme to where I am dragging the ground on bumps especially with my 700 lb bike in the bed. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great. thanks. I'm really a newbie to rangers and lowering.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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IMO: sell 17" rims and purchase 16" ore 15" Mustang rims and tires. Difference use to get beer ore vodka.

 
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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I love the way these 17's look on there especially with the size tire on there I just need to fill the fender. And need to know what my best options are.
 
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