Lift combination

[V_dude]

Hi,

I wanted to know if I can combine 2 lift kits? first group a coil spring spacer, U bolts and blocks with the second group? a gas lift suspension and shocks. will the combination give me more lift?

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[D Fresh]

You could. But why? What size tires are you trying to fit?

 

[V_dude]

You could. But why? What size tires are you trying to fit?

I want to add a 315/70R17 if it's possible, I just love the buffed up wheels and tires.

 

[AZRanger]

Not usually recommended to compound different kits. Get a kit designed for the lift you want.

 

[V_dude]

Not usually recommended to compound different kits. Get a kit designed for the lift you want.

I tried that, such lifts can only be found in the US, I took a nasty lose, my ranger is XLT order a lift from the US when it got here found the upper control arm doesn't fit so as the U blots, sending it back would be losing more money on transportation. turned out my ranger is Australian made.

So I thinking of comibing

 

[D Fresh]

I want to add a 315/70R17 if it's possible, I just love the buffed up wheels and tires.

No need to do all that.

The search function here sucks.

Google search ranger5g 315/70 r17

You'll find what it takes to fit those.

I ended up installing a 3" lift with 315/70/R17 BF Goodrich K02s and 17x9 +18 KM544 Mesa Wheels. Will report back with photos soon!

Here she is in all her glory. I will get better pictures when the snow melts. Really happy with this build! I feel like I could have pushed for 35s but the 315/70/R17 KO2s equate to 34.4" in diameter so close enough I suppose ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Required a crash bar delete but that was it for now. I plan to trim the wheel well liner since there is some minor rubbing going on when the wheels are fully turned. Does anyone have suggestions for caloborating the odometer? It would be great to have my mileage calculated properly.

 

[D Fresh]

I tried that, such lifts can only be found in the US, I took a nasty lose, my ranger is XLT order a lift from the US when it got here found the upper control arm doesn't fit so as the U blots, sending it back would be losing more money on transportation. turned out my ranger is Australian made.

So I thinking of comibing

You should search an Australian Ranger forum.

We're mostly US based here. Our knowledge won't be much help due to the differences.

 

[V_dude]

No need to do all that.

The search function here sucks.

Google search ranger5g 315/70 r17

You'll find what it takes to fit those.

thank you D.

 

[V_dude]

No need to do all that.

The search function here sucks.

Google search ranger5g 315/70 r17

You'll find what it takes to fit those.

I remember that, he used a 3" leveling kit and add 1" block on the rear.

Problem with East Ford aftermarket lifts is you can only find 1" and 2" for ranger 19+.

you put a good point I should check an australian ford ranger forum, thanks Again

 

[V_dude]

Not usually recommended to compound different kits. Get a kit designed for the lift you want.

thanks I should consider that

 

[V_dude]

but we love Saudi Arabia for the entertainment.

lol... you get to live life once, better make the most of it behind the wheels

 

[Frenchy]

It's not exactly the greatest idea. The problem is once you start adding certain components to other things you can cause a few more problems then you realize. The problem with strut spacers alone is they already give extra stress to the strut assembly then you want. That's the advantage of a full replacement strut assembly that will give lift. Try and put a strut spacer on top of a lifted strut you can definitely cause some issues with that. My suggestion simply don't do that type of combination. Is it possible to fit that big of a tire with some of the lift kits out there? Yes it is possible but you also have to do some trimming to say the least too.

 

[Tako]

No.
how much lift you trying to achieve?

 

[Metalshift]

Here is a good kit, but if heat is a concern I would get remote reservoirs.

https://caloffroad.com.au/4x4-lift-...ies-3-inch-lift-fits-ford-ranger-px3-2018-on/

reservoir type with all kinds of options.

https://mytuff4x4.com.au/shop/lift-...justable-height-lift-kit-2-3-ford-ranger-px3/

 

[V_dude]

It's not exactly the greatest idea. The problem is once you start adding certain components to other things you can cause a few more problems then you realize. The problem with strut spacers alone is they already give extra stress to the strut assembly then you want. That's the advantage of a full replacement strut assembly that will give lift. Try and put a strut spacer on top of a lifted strut you can definitely cause some issues with that. My suggestion simply don't do that type of combination. Is it possible to fit that big of a tire with some of the lift kits out there? Yes it is possible but you also have to do some trimming to say the least too.

I think you are dead on target, I got my 5.5" lift, but as soon as I added the spacer I hear squaking sounds each time I go over a bump. how much of the spring's life will it take out??

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