i need to get more clearance

tsanderson7 · Sep 15, 2009

i have a 1989 ford ranger extended cab with a 2.9L engine
i am looking to get just a little bit more clearance for larger tires
but i am not wanting to spend a bunch of money buying a lift
i have heard things about putting explorer leaf springs in it to get more clearance
but i am not sure
if anybody has any idea about what could help me get some extra clearance please let me know

thanks
Taylor Sanderson

Downey · Sep 15, 2009

How big or a tire do you want to run? if you want to run a 33 and you dont want to spend a ton of money i would sudgest a 3 inch bl and coil spacers and shackles in the rear. that will give you plenty of clearance and for pretty cheap looking right around 300-400 dollars

tsanderson7 · Sep 15, 2009

i want to run 33s but i will probably end up running either 31s or 32s
and okay thanks i am completely new to this whole wheeling thing though
and i am unsure as to where i can find all of the stuff i need to do this

Downey · Sep 15, 2009

do you want links to everything?

tsanderson7 · Sep 15, 2009

uhmmm sure
that would be great
thank you for your help

Downey · Sep 15, 2009

Body Lift $144
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New coils 2 inch lift. $140
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Belltech 6400 Shackles $54
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144+140+54= 338 in parts plus shipping

tsanderson7 · Sep 16, 2009

okay, so you are suggesting a body lift pretty much?
what if i were wantin to do a suspension lift?

Downey · Sep 16, 2009

are you 4wd or 2wd?

also a suspension lift will cost a hell of alot more

tsanderson7 · Sep 16, 2009

i am 4wd i have automatic locking hubs
could i use leaf springs from another vehicle to lift my rig?

krazykracker · Sep 16, 2009

read through the tech library,itll give you a better understanding of things

Downey · Sep 16, 2009

yes you can use explorer leaf springs they are a direct bolt in. i have explorer springs on my truck and got 3 inches of lift out of them

Chevy springs but they arent a direct bolt in.

tsanderson7 · Sep 16, 2009

ohh okay
what years of explorer can i get these leaf springs from?
and does the explorer have to be 4wd or can it be a 2wd?
and are there any other models that i can take leaf springs from to get a lift?
and if i do replace the leaf springs do i have to get new shocks as well?

tsanderson7 · Sep 17, 2009

and if iwere to want to get the leaf springs from an exploer it wouldnt be too hard would it?
i would just have to go to the dumpyard and find one
there should be plenty there because of cash for clunkers

4x4junkie · Sep 17, 2009

It's all right here in the Tech Library

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/ExplorerLeafs.htm

tsanderson7 · Sep 18, 2009

okay
so after reading that im getting that i just need to go to the dumpyard and take the leaf springs from a 4x4 explorer and just modify them to fit onto my truck?
how many inches do you think i could gain?

i need to get more clearance

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