ruff country

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will the ruff country 4" lift for a 83-97 ranger fit a 91 explorer?
id rather buy the cheaper kit with the blocks and do soa. but then the back would be about 1.5"-2" higher right?
with 2" coil spacers that would fix that, but theyre pretty expensive. im only saving $120 this way.
would brand new springs be the better option overall? since they were installed under the axle for a reason

 

[Slowlyvverot]

Yes, it will fit. rangers, BIIs and Explorers all use the same kits for the front axle. and yes, SOA would be your best option in the back. Keep in mind that the RC lift is notorious for getting in fights with the front differential. and the diff always loses. So the RC kit is not recommended for much more than mallcrawling or light wheeling.

 

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yea i dont do any off roading really. i like puddles of mud but thats about it.

also, how benificial is a steering stablizer? 30s currently, i only plan on 33s at the most, stock gears which i have 3.55 i think
its only $50, but if i can save there too, thats good

 

[Slowlyvverot]

steering stabilizers are a band aid for these trucks. meaning, they don't fix the problem, they only mask it. the problem is that the steering geometry is crooked once you lift the TTB. to make it correct, you need to bring it back down so it's flat again. So instead of a stabilizer, spend the money on the proper drop pitman arm to make your steering links flat.

 

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lift kit list: radius arm drop brackets, I-beam drop brackets, bump-stop drop brackets, power steering pitman arm
is that it? or is it something else

 

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i think ill just go with the superlift 1.5"-2" lift with coils and aal. and a 2" or 3" body lift down the road
any concerns with a body lift?