LordVngr
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- 1989
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- Ranger
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Hey Guy's
I got a 89 STX 4x4 Supercab with what's known as a Sport Rider Suspension. While Not Technically a High Rider it seems to be the Same Exact Suspension. I used This Link as a Reference.
My sales brochure also talks about 21 unique components and when I compare my trucks suspension to the pictures in the link I have the Same Components on my truck.
So it seems I have this High Rider Suspension which brings me to my questions. The Link description has this to say. " Including a front mounted sway bar, a redesigned rear sway bar, new revalved gas shocks, new rear leaf springs, revised brake components, front drive shaft and transfer case.
1 - Whats Different about the Rear leaf springs from a regular 4x4. I notice my lift blocks are 2 3/4 inch and I've heard Stock is 2 inches..
2 - Whats is Revised in the brake Components exactly. I have Power front disks and 10 inch rears.
3 - What's Different about the Front Drive Shaft and Transfer Case. I hear the tranfer cases are Rare.
4 - How can I tell if I have these Differerent Components, Especially the tranfer case and drive shaft.
LIFT KITS
I'm currently running 30x9.5 now and it looks like 31x9.5 would fit but 32x10.5 might be a little close. I'd like to get a little more height out of the truck But because of the Sport rider suspension I'm not sure the best way to go.
The article states " When adding a suspension lift to a 1987-1988 Ranger STX, you'll get 1.5 inches less lift. You'll still get the same amount of lift as other 'normal' Rangers though. "
If I understand that correctly it means if I put a 6 inch lift kit on I'm only going to get a 4 1/2 inch lift but the 1.5 inch I already have will bring it up to 6 inch. Is that Correct.
I'm Also not sure what Size lift kit to go with here. I'm looking to build a Tuff truck and not a Monster / mudder truck. The Max tire size I might go to would be 32 / 33 Inch. How much lift would be required.
Because of the Sport Rider suspension Can I use a class One kit or do a Have to go with a class Two with extended radius arms. I really like the Class 3 6 inch by James Duff and was wondering if I replaced my Entire Suspension with Duff and Standard Ranger Compenents could I get a Good Price for my High rider / Sport Rider suspension components on ebay or here.
I was going to go with a 6 inch but I worried it might be To Much Lift and it doesnt seem to make much sense to do a 4 inch if in reality it's only going to lift it an additional 2 inches.
Which brings me to Body Lifts. I dont like the 3 inch But I did think about a 2 inch. I'm not fond of a body lift but in my case it might be the Best Way to go. I cant seem to find a 2 inch lift body lift with bumper brackets though and I dont have a Mazda tranny so my shifter would drop 2 inches.
As you can tell I'm pretty dazed and confused about the Right / Best Way to get some more lift out of the truck. If you had my truck what would you do...
Thanks
LV
I got a 89 STX 4x4 Supercab with what's known as a Sport Rider Suspension. While Not Technically a High Rider it seems to be the Same Exact Suspension. I used This Link as a Reference.
My sales brochure also talks about 21 unique components and when I compare my trucks suspension to the pictures in the link I have the Same Components on my truck.
So it seems I have this High Rider Suspension which brings me to my questions. The Link description has this to say. " Including a front mounted sway bar, a redesigned rear sway bar, new revalved gas shocks, new rear leaf springs, revised brake components, front drive shaft and transfer case.
1 - Whats Different about the Rear leaf springs from a regular 4x4. I notice my lift blocks are 2 3/4 inch and I've heard Stock is 2 inches..
2 - Whats is Revised in the brake Components exactly. I have Power front disks and 10 inch rears.
3 - What's Different about the Front Drive Shaft and Transfer Case. I hear the tranfer cases are Rare.
4 - How can I tell if I have these Differerent Components, Especially the tranfer case and drive shaft.
LIFT KITS
I'm currently running 30x9.5 now and it looks like 31x9.5 would fit but 32x10.5 might be a little close. I'd like to get a little more height out of the truck But because of the Sport rider suspension I'm not sure the best way to go.
The article states " When adding a suspension lift to a 1987-1988 Ranger STX, you'll get 1.5 inches less lift. You'll still get the same amount of lift as other 'normal' Rangers though. "
If I understand that correctly it means if I put a 6 inch lift kit on I'm only going to get a 4 1/2 inch lift but the 1.5 inch I already have will bring it up to 6 inch. Is that Correct.
I'm Also not sure what Size lift kit to go with here. I'm looking to build a Tuff truck and not a Monster / mudder truck. The Max tire size I might go to would be 32 / 33 Inch. How much lift would be required.
Because of the Sport Rider suspension Can I use a class One kit or do a Have to go with a class Two with extended radius arms. I really like the Class 3 6 inch by James Duff and was wondering if I replaced my Entire Suspension with Duff and Standard Ranger Compenents could I get a Good Price for my High rider / Sport Rider suspension components on ebay or here.
I was going to go with a 6 inch but I worried it might be To Much Lift and it doesnt seem to make much sense to do a 4 inch if in reality it's only going to lift it an additional 2 inches.
Which brings me to Body Lifts. I dont like the 3 inch But I did think about a 2 inch. I'm not fond of a body lift but in my case it might be the Best Way to go. I cant seem to find a 2 inch lift body lift with bumper brackets though and I dont have a Mazda tranny so my shifter would drop 2 inches.
As you can tell I'm pretty dazed and confused about the Right / Best Way to get some more lift out of the truck. If you had my truck what would you do...
Thanks
LV
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