No and no. I’ve ordered a TM switch and will use for scan to activate it. My ranger isn’t the FX4 since I plan on adding my own parts and it was a struggle to find a lariat FX4 anywhere near me that was a better deal than what I was getting for my non FX4 lariatDid you use trail control at all? Does your rig have a locker rear end? Ether or both does have a big impact on your performance
Its always nice to get a feel of your truck before making changes to it!!Hey guys,
Figured I'd share my first offroad trip in my stock lariat here instead of uploading a bunch of photos to the "What did you do with your ranger today" thread.
One of the guys had a drone so there are some cool air shots. Myself, Two Jeeps and a Subaru Crosstrek went to Rausch Creek PA for some light offroading since it was my first time. We were expecting rain but got quite a bit of snow. Off the trial it was probably about knee high (I'm 5'7/5'8) and some of the less traveled trails were still pretty deep. The stock Ranger handled it like a champ. Never got stuck although I did have to do the ole backup and try again trick a few times. Also the turn the wheel side to side over and over till you get traction (idk there is a term for that). The trip further confirmed that a lift is the first priority and new tires. The two jeep guys are pretty experienced so it was a nice learning experience for me.
Attaching some photos and a drone video that the Subaru guy made.
Two of the files were too big so here are some Google Drive links:
Drone Vid:
Hi Chris,Its always nice to get a feel of your truck before making changes to it!!
Since you are looking at doing a lift I highly suggest going with the Old Man EMU lift by ARB. I have it and im impressed. Also you should be able to fit 275/70-18 Firestone Destination XT tires on the stock wheels with that lift and no major modifications.
Hope this helps.
I've been looking at quite a few different options for lift. I have seen the great response from ppl on this forum about the EMU lifts. I was hoping to go to 3.5 or 3" though. I haven't seen any EMU lifts that are over 2.5Its always nice to get a feel of your truck before making changes to it!!
Since you are looking at doing a lift I highly suggest going with the Old Man EMU lift by ARB. I have it and im impressed. Also you should be able to fit 275/70-18 Firestone Destination XT tires on the stock wheels with that lift and no major modifications.
Hope this helps.
The reason they are set at 2.5 lift is due to the fact if you go any higher you have to do "heavy" modifications like a diff drop up front. Also just going from factory 30 inch to 32 inch tires adds am extra inch of lift by itself.I've been looking at quite a few different options for lift. I have seen the great response from ppl on this forum about the EMU lifts. I was hoping to go to 3.5 or 3" though. I haven't seen any EMU lifts that are over 2.5
Thats true. I know the 3.5" kits usually include replacement UCAs (trying to staying away from the ones that don't and just have spacers in the front). The price of new coilovers hurts but I think I may go that route. Also was hoping to get 33s or 34s on there ;]The reason they are set at 2.5 lift is due to the fact if you go any higher you have to do "heavy" modifications like a diff drop up front. Also just going from factory 30 inch to 32 inch tires adds am extra inch of lift by itself.
The size I mentioned earlier is a 33.2 inch tire and should fit with the Old Man EMU lift. Hopefully that will help out. Also no UCA is required for install and alignment!!!Thats true. I know the 3.5" kits usually include replacement UCAs (trying to staying away from the ones that don't and just have spacers in the front). The price of new coilovers hurts but I think I may go that route. Also was hoping to get 33s or 34s on there ;]
Those tires do look pretty awesome, looks like plenty of grip. I think its when you get over 3inches you want a beefier UCA otherwise you run the risk of breaking stuff once you get off the streetThe size I mentioned earlier is a 33.2 inch tire and should fit with the Old Man EMU lift. Hopefully that will help out. Also no UCA is required for install and alignment!!!
I currently have 265/70-17 Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3 standard load but my plan is to go with 275/70-18 Firestone Destination XT wich is an LT 10 ply.Do you have the heavy load one?
Sorry I meant the OME heavy load lift. I guess so since the standard load is 2"
Right I may get a winch so I can do some more intense stuff and have that safety blanketGotcha, im running the standard kit. I dont have any extra load at thus time so that is why I didnt get the heavy-duty kit.
Also both lift the same. The heavy kit is designed for front bumper with winch and an extra 1200 lbs in the back as a constant.