In the planning stages, have a lot of questions, but only gonna ask them one at a tim

[Jordan DeRoo]

So, I am starting the planning over on a new vehicle, the 4Runner unfortunately was " borrowed" by a friend and he ran it into a tree. I ended up purchasing a 1999 Ford Ranger 4.0l OHV extended cab 4x4 truck. I am in love with this truck, but she is going to need a lot of work to get where I want it to be. My first major question is what tire size is the "ideal" size. I currently have 31x10.5x15 on them, and really like the size, but I kind of want to go bigger. I am thinking a 33x10.5 is about as big as I am gonna get. Thoughts on that.

My next question is in regards to lifting. My initial idea is to convert the Ranger to a coilover instead of the torque tube that come factory. With this I am thinking I will be able to crank, safely, about 1.5 inches out. I think I will need a bit more lift then this, so I am thinking about doing a 1.5 inch body lift. Not really sure where to go with all this. Hoping yall have some insight.

 

[Shocker]

Well, it comes down to budget. How much do you want to spend?

I like the 31 on the Ranger, but if you are doing a lift, I would step up to the 265/75r16. Lots of choices in that size and it will work with the smaller lift.

Check out www.therangerstation.com. TONS of info there on building up the Ranger. They are a great platform.

 

[4x4junkie]

33x10.50R15 should fit fine on the factory 15" wheels with no lift at all, though adding 1.5" lift to it would probably give it a little better stance on those tires.

Cranking up the torsion bar adjusters 1.5" shouldn't be an issue, though I wouldn't go over that as it can cause accelerated ball joint and CV shaft wear.

×2, TRS should have just about anything you'd want to know about building and maintaining your truck.