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Denisefwd93

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in inches , how far can the cab be lifted (side to side front to back?) off the frame rails without disturbing wiring lines etc? Reason, to access the rust on the top of the frame and do some repairs (may not have to, just wondering at this point)
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Certainly 3" is possible, since you can buy 3" body lift kits that are intended to be a permanent accessory to allow fitment of bigger tires. How much beyond that though I couldn't tell you.

On my BII with a 2" body lift, I had to reposition the engine-to-body ground strap at the rear of the engine, as it was too short otherwise. You might also need to loosen or remove the fan shroud to avoid damaging it and/or the fan.
 

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2" is about all I/we would do. but let me also ask this:

How difficult or easy is it to REMOVE the cab? Seems to me, it's the best way to access the frame and all that rust that need to be addressed.

Also.. would a step side bed fit? (thinking that's a yes)

this NOT what I have in mind LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRWEbVPP74

heres' one going on.. but nothing about taking it off

thanks gents!
 
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2" is about all I/we would do. but let me also ask this:

How difficult or easy is it to REMOVE the cab? Seems to me, it's the best way to access the frame and all that rust that need to be addressed.

Also.. would a step side bed fit? (thinking that's a yes)

this NOT what I have in mind LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FRWEbVPP74

heres' one going on.. but nothing about taking it off

thanks gents!

the stepside bumper and tailgate are narrower. the fuel filler neck is also shorter, but you may be able to adjust it.
 

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Other than ground straps, fan shroud, steering linkage, shifter linkage (if auto trans applies) the only other concern is your break lines at the frame. Some trucks have a coil of line just under the master cylinder to allow the lifting of the cab but on my 94 ranger they are bent strait towards the frame so break line tie downs will be an issue. On mine I couldn't lift the cab much more than 1-1.5 inches before they became an issue. Maybe yours has coils under the master cylinder which would allow the lifting without issue. just a heads up.
 

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Other than ground straps, fan shroud, steering linkage, shifter linkage (if auto trans applies) the only other concern is your break lines at the frame. Some trucks have a coil of line just under the master cylinder to allow the lifting of the cab but on my 94 ranger they are bent strait towards the frame so break line tie downs will be an issue. On mine I couldn't lift the cab much more than 1-1.5 inches before they became an issue. Maybe yours has coils under the master cylinder which would allow the lifting without issue. just a heads up.
What what drove the question on this, was the possible need to get to the top of the frame when I start cleaning up the rust
if we do that
 

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