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#1 DangerRanger

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Posted 10 December 2009 - 08:53 AM

Ok, so I recently bought a bone stock 1986, 2.9L Ranger 4x4. In addition I just picked up a 2inch body lift, and 4 inch suspension. I was wondering if anyone could offer any tips in terms of the install. Just some basic questions i have are which would you do first, suspension or body? Any problems I should anticipate before starting this project? Also I need some tire suggestions, I was thinking something like a cooper S/T or STT, maybe interco SS-M16...

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Posted 10 December 2009 - 11:29 AM

I would just do the suspension but get deaver coils as they will give you the best flex for ttb front and they are pretty easy to install.

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Posted 10 December 2009 - 12:14 PM

i used to have an 87 but sold it when i got the f150. im interested to see how yours turns out

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Posted 15 December 2009 - 08:33 PM

Green Machine, on 10 December 2009 - 12:14 PM, said:

i used to have an 87 but sold it when i got the f150. im interested to see how yours turns out

Yeah dude its gonna look pretty gnarly, I decided to go brand new with the lift, so i got a 6 inch skyjacker, mickey thomson baja mtz's, and some pretty slick 15 inch black chromed wheels all for about two grand... cant wait for the install, after that cant wait for the trail!!!

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Posted 15 December 2009 - 08:58 PM

When is the install? Posted Image

What town are you in?

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 09:55 AM

Section525, on 15 December 2009 - 08:58 PM, said:

When is the install? Posted Image

What town are you in?

Oh I live in Connecticut, Colchester is the name of the town... Im taking a trip out to LA later this month though... know any good trails???

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Posted 27 December 2009 - 09:48 PM

any updates yet?

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Posted 28 December 2009 - 09:37 PM

Section525, on 15 December 2009 - 08:58 PM, said:

When is the install? :whistling:

What town are you in?

So are you going to go and help with the old install? :whistling:

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Posted 28 December 2009 - 10:20 PM

rwilley, on 28 December 2009 - 09:37 PM, said:

So are you going to go and help with the old install? Posted Image

haha he better start saving for a plane ticket to connecticut

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Posted 29 December 2009 - 03:57 PM

Green Machine, on 28 December 2009 - 10:20 PM, said:

haha he better start saving for a plane ticket to connecticut

lol funny guys, so i got the lift on, with a little gentle pursuasion... haha the scizzor suspension is not easy to deal with. The only thing is my stock leafs are shot and i need new font brake lines that wont be in untill after i leave for Cali, which is tomorrow... so i havent even gotten to drive it yet, which blows, but it looks sweet... should get a picture up soon.