cstarbard
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- Aug 10, 2017
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- Age
- 30
- Location
- Oakham, MA
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
- My credo
- It do like it be
Hey guys,
I'm getting really sick of my TTB front end on my 96 Ranger. Just about every original bushing is shot and it handles like hot poo even with an ok alignment done by me. I've thought about overhauling all the bushings and getting camber/caster bushings with more adjustability, but by the time I've done and money required to do that I'd pretty much rather have the Dana 30 solid axle up front.
Here's my problem. I live in Massachusetts and the inspection laws are super ridiculous now, which means I have to be very careful about lift if I want this truck to pass inspection. I've heard that you need about 3-4" of lift in order for the Dana 30 solid axle to clear the engine/crossmember. Is that true?
Is there any way to put the solid axle Dana 30 in there while maintaining what looks more or less like stock ride height? We are still allowed 2" of suspension lift in MA and 2" taller on tires.
Thanks in advance.
I'm getting really sick of my TTB front end on my 96 Ranger. Just about every original bushing is shot and it handles like hot poo even with an ok alignment done by me. I've thought about overhauling all the bushings and getting camber/caster bushings with more adjustability, but by the time I've done and money required to do that I'd pretty much rather have the Dana 30 solid axle up front.
Here's my problem. I live in Massachusetts and the inspection laws are super ridiculous now, which means I have to be very careful about lift if I want this truck to pass inspection. I've heard that you need about 3-4" of lift in order for the Dana 30 solid axle to clear the engine/crossmember. Is that true?
Is there any way to put the solid axle Dana 30 in there while maintaining what looks more or less like stock ride height? We are still allowed 2" of suspension lift in MA and 2" taller on tires.
Thanks in advance.