after careful review and searching, i seem to have found a pretty good deal on a spindle lift.... how difficult is the installation? is it harder than suspension? easier than body? should i risk it myself?
and does anyone have a url of a good online step-by-step guide / how to?
thanks guys

LR22

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'98 Ranger XLT 2.5L 4cyl 4x2
3'' Pro comp suspension lift w/ pro comp ES9000 shocks, 31/1050r15 pro comp AT's, Python Alarm, Dual 40's series Flowmasters, KKM Cold Air Intake, JDM Black Euro Tails, Black Smittybilt Roll bar, housing 2 hella 500 driving lights, Pro Comp Push Bar w/ 6" Pro Comp Stainless 130w spotlights, Passport 8500 Radar Detector, Black Steelhorse Steps, 2 10'' Solobaric L710's, devouring 1750 watts, MTX door speakers, Panasonic head unit Sirius Satellite radio, lots of neon... etc...

http://home.mn.rr.com/t1camp1/Focus.swf

i think this is what i am gonna do to mine. a 3 inch spindle and a 4" spring in the rear

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

If i am not mistaken Justin had his spindle lift installed by 4 wheel parts...if you do it yourself you need some help from several people and I would not do it unless you find someone who has done one already

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98 xlt, dropped 3/5. 17in. CHROME Cobra wheels wrapped in 255/50/17, billet grille, dumped flowmaster 40 series, clear corners, euro tails, indiglo guages, TWEED Interior, painted interior, silver flame pinstripe, 5% Limo tint all around, K&N, Viper alarm, 60/40 to bucket conversion, 4.10 gears
SOLD 10/29/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003 Dodge SRT4


Mopar Stage 1 | Mopar STS | BDJ's exhaust | HKS SSQ BOV | IPP CAI | ATP Upp | Autometer pillar pod with dual gauges | DC sports Strut bar | 9007 PIAA Extreme whites | Eurolite 893 Fog lights | Titan turn signals | Clear side markers | Intercooler Neon | Viper emblem | Exel Ennio wheels | MM inserts | Catch Can | Custom racing stripes |More to come.

Where you getting yours at and for how much? Eventually I hope to put a 3" body and/or spindle lift on mine.
Here's one seller:
http://performancelifts.com

It doesn't look too difficult, but you have to be careful with the spring. Here's a post about some Dakota owners talking about a lowering spindle.

http://www.dodgedakotas.com/boards/low/30.html

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Proud owner of a Black 2003 Ford Ranger EDGE . Regular cab, 3.0l, 5spd manual, 2wd, 4.10's. Added Security, tint, step bars, Gibson SS Cat-Back exhaust, adjusted bumper, fog light mod, Jensen 75x4 watt amplifier, (4) Polk Audio EX368 Speakers, 200W MTX Amp driving a Sony XS-L101P5 10" sub in a custom box.
Future:
Line-X Spray-in Bedliner, ARE LSII Tonneau, JBA Ceramic Headers, and possibly a 3" Body Lift.
-= PICS OF MY TRUCK =-

found this too
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pdfs/ft98300-7.pdf

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Proud owner of a Black 2003 Ford Ranger EDGE . Regular cab, 3.0l, 5spd manual, 2wd, 4.10's. Added Security, tint, step bars, Gibson SS Cat-Back exhaust, adjusted bumper, fog light mod, Jensen 75x4 watt amplifier, (4) Polk Audio EX368 Speakers, 200W MTX Amp driving a Sony XS-L101P5 10" sub in a custom box.
Future:
Line-X Spray-in Bedliner, ARE LSII Tonneau, JBA Ceramic Headers, and possibly a 3" Body Lift.
-= PICS OF MY TRUCK =-

we did one on my friends 2001 edge took 6 hrs to do the front and rear. it is not that hard just take your time and do as the instructions say. getting the ball joints apart where the hardest part.

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supported by "ares wipe when that fart becomes a,squirt there's ares wipes"

kevin it isnt that hard at all. I put the spindle lift on mine. I found it easier than the body lift.

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"from the outside looking in, you cant understand it, from the inside looking out, you cant explain it"

you body lift was a PITA bomber and we had how many people helping

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98 xlt, dropped 3/5. 17in. CHROME Cobra wheels wrapped in 255/50/17, billet grille, dumped flowmaster 40 series, clear corners, euro tails, indiglo guages, TWEED Interior, painted interior, silver flame pinstripe, 5% Limo tint all around, K&N, Viper alarm, 60/40 to bucket conversion, 4.10 gears
SOLD 10/29/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003 Dodge SRT4


Mopar Stage 1 | Mopar STS | BDJ's exhaust | HKS SSQ BOV | IPP CAI | ATP Upp | Autometer pillar pod with dual gauges | DC sports Strut bar | 9007 PIAA Extreme whites | Eurolite 893 Fog lights | Titan turn signals | Clear side markers | Intercooler Neon | Viper emblem | Exel Ennio wheels | MM inserts | Catch Can | Custom racing stripes |More to come.

spindle lift aint that hard just takes time thats all shouldnt be hard

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

YEa... that was only cause i thought we had the tools there. BOY was I wrong.

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"from the outside looking in, you cant understand it, from the inside looking out, you cant explain it"

what tools did you need because on my drop that i had on i took out the top of the spindle and the bottom was just another bolt to take the whole thing off.

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

On the body lift. not the spindle. We needed sockets. the guys shop i did it at, I thought he had a variety of them.. and he didnt. but we finally got it done.

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"from the outside looking in, you cant understand it, from the inside looking out, you cant explain it"

sweet so how long did the spindle lift take?could i do it in a couple hours

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

After the holiday, I say we all get together and put spindle lifts on all our trucks. I say somewhere in january, because that's when I can afford it, maybe same with everybody else?
Anyway, With everybody helping each other, and everybody bringing tools, it should be a fun way to knock out all the lifts in a day.

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Proud owner of a Black 2003 Ford Ranger EDGE . Regular cab, 3.0l, 5spd manual, 2wd, 4.10's. Added Security, tint, step bars, Gibson SS Cat-Back exhaust, adjusted bumper, fog light mod, Jensen 75x4 watt amplifier, (4) Polk Audio EX368 Speakers, 200W MTX Amp driving a Sony XS-L101P5 10" sub in a custom box.
Future:
Line-X Spray-in Bedliner, ARE LSII Tonneau, JBA Ceramic Headers, and possibly a 3" Body Lift.
-= PICS OF MY TRUCK =-

I still wanna get a car like Jason, but if I am not able to get it. I might have to get down on the spindle lift party

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Nobody ever believes a midgit untill it's too late.

i want a lift....LOL

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98 xlt, dropped 3/5. 17in. CHROME Cobra wheels wrapped in 255/50/17, billet grille, dumped flowmaster 40 series, clear corners, euro tails, indiglo guages, TWEED Interior, painted interior, silver flame pinstripe, 5% Limo tint all around, K&N, Viper alarm, 60/40 to bucket conversion, 4.10 gears
SOLD 10/29/03!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2003 Dodge SRT4


Mopar Stage 1 | Mopar STS | BDJ's exhaust | HKS SSQ BOV | IPP CAI | ATP Upp | Autometer pillar pod with dual gauges | DC sports Strut bar | 9007 PIAA Extreme whites | Eurolite 893 Fog lights | Titan turn signals | Clear side markers | Intercooler Neon | Viper emblem | Exel Ennio wheels | MM inserts | Catch Can | Custom racing stripes |More to come.

omg, i cant believe we're still using this thread. my truck has been lifted almost a year now... and the secret is, wait another few years, once the 5 yr factory warrantys have run out, and manufacturers will release bigger lifts for us gen III ranger guys... i guarantee it. i'm going to buy another vehicle, something like a 'stang or a T/A for a daily driver, and when those lifts come out, i'm gonna do a serious overhaul on the truck.

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'98 Ranger XLT 2.5L 4cyl 4x2
3'' Pro comp suspension lift w/ pro comp ES9000 shocks, 31/1050r15 pro comp AT's, Python Alarm, Dual 40's series Flowmasters, KKM Cold Air Intake, JDM Black Euro Tails, Black Smittybilt Roll bar, housing 2 hella 500 driving lights, Pro Comp Push Bar w/ 6" Pro Comp Stainless 130w spotlights, Passport 8500 Radar Detector, Black Steelhorse Steps, 2 10'' Solobaric L710's, devouring 1750 watts, MTX door speakers, Panasonic head unit Sirius Satellite radio, lots of neon... etc...

http://home.mn.rr.com/t1camp1/Focus.swf

yeah and i am the pope lone a t/a lol

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1999 exploder sport dropped on 20"
still hear me commin up the block

Damnit! I thought you were gonna lift it again, but then I saw this post. Why, just look at the date difference between the first and second post.... lol

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Proud owner of a Black 2003 Ford Ranger EDGE . Regular cab, 3.0l, 5spd manual, 2wd, 4.10's. Added Security, tint, step bars, Gibson SS Cat-Back exhaust, adjusted bumper, fog light mod, Jensen 75x4 watt amplifier, (4) Polk Audio EX368 Speakers, 200W MTX Amp driving a Sony XS-L101P5 10" sub in a custom box.
Future:
Line-X Spray-in Bedliner, ARE LSII Tonneau, JBA Ceramic Headers, and possibly a 3" Body Lift.
-= PICS OF MY TRUCK =-

i know... hahaha, and yoshtin, you hold me to that, ok?

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'98 Ranger XLT 2.5L 4cyl 4x2
3'' Pro comp suspension lift w/ pro comp ES9000 shocks, 31/1050r15 pro comp AT's, Python Alarm, Dual 40's series Flowmasters, KKM Cold Air Intake, JDM Black Euro Tails, Black Smittybilt Roll bar, housing 2 hella 500 driving lights, Pro Comp Push Bar w/ 6" Pro Comp Stainless 130w spotlights, Passport 8500 Radar Detector, Black Steelhorse Steps, 2 10'' Solobaric L710's, devouring 1750 watts, MTX door speakers, Panasonic head unit Sirius Satellite radio, lots of neon... etc...

http://home.mn.rr.com/t1camp1/Focus.swf