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Superlift Suspensions For 1983 - 1997 Ford Rangers

 

Ford's Twin Traction Beam (TTB) suspension, used on both 2WD and 4WD models, features coil springs, two front axle "beams" and radius arms. With this design, as front ride height is raised, the tops of the tires lean outward creating positive camber angle. Increasing ride height also creates a more-negative caster angle. 

New pre-set coil springs provide lift.  In the introduction we discussed how negative camber is induced (the tops of the tires lean outward) as the vehicle is raised.  Superlift uses new axle pivot brackets, laser-cut from .25" steel plate, to lower the inboard ends of the axle beams and restore camber.  New camber alignment bushings, available from your Ford dealer or local alignment shop, may be needed to precisely "dial-in" camber angle.

Caster angle must also be addressed. Caster correction is handled by your choice of either lowering the stock radius arms at their frame (rear) end attaching points, the route taken with our Standard Series system, or by replacing the stock radius arms entirely with our extended length Superunner Long-Arm radius arms.

We offer two different products to correct steering linkage angle; on most lifted TTB Fords simply installing our dropped pitman arm alone will result in satisfactory steering characteristics.  The dropped arm, used in conjunction with our industry award winning Superunner steering linkage upgrade, delivers optimum steering traits.

Kit Specifications:

  • Pre-set replacement coil springs minimize settling

  • Axle pivot brackets, constructed of .25" thick steel plate, correct camber angle

  • Caster angle corrected with Standard Series plate steel radius arm brackets or Superunner long-arm radius arms

  • Dropped pitman arm reduces steering linkage angles; optional Superunner replacement steering linkage system available

  • Superide shock absorbers

  • Rear lift options: lift blocks, with or without add-a-leafs, Superide replacement leaf springs

  • Longer Bulletproof brake hoses, made of Kevlar reinforced braided stainless steel, or replacement rubber hoses available for most applications

  • TruSpeed speed signal calibrator available for models with electronic speedometer

  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

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These are complete kits and include shocks

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1983 - 1988 Superlift 5-1/2-Inch Suspension Kit Price / Order

Superlift Kit K680

1983-1988 5.5" Suspension Kit

Price $679.95

Superlift Kit K681

1983-1988 5.5" Suspension Kit

Price $1,108.95
1989 - 1997 Superlift 5-1/2-Inch Suspension Kit Price / Order

Superlift Kit K692

1989-1997 5.5" Suspension Kit

Price $721.95

Superlift Kit K693

1989-1997 5.5" Suspension Kit

Price $1109.95

Superlift Kit K699

1989-1997 5.5" Suspension Kit

Price $725.75

Superlift Kit K700

1989 - 1997 5.5" Suspension Kit

Price $1,112.50

 
1983 - 1988 Superlift 4-Inch Suspension Kit Price / Order

Superlift Kit K674

1983-1988 4" Suspension Kit

Price $670.95

Superlift Kit K675

1983-1988 4" Suspension Kit

Price $1,081.50
1989 - 1997 Superlift 4-Inch Suspension Kit Price / Order

Superlift Kit K686

1989-1997 4" Suspension Kit

Price $710.50

Superlift Kit K687

1989-1997 4" Suspension Kit

Price $1,097.95

Kit Notes:

18. Extra Cab models with two piece driveshaft may experience driveline vibration under acceleration from rubber cased carrier bearing. May require lowering the carrier bearing (full-size) or replacing the driveshaft with a one piece unit (Ranger).

19. 87-88 Ranger with factory 1½" lift option will get 1½" less lift then shown.

22. Although not desirable, it is acceptable to omit pitman arm for a budget kit. Pitman arm required for Superunner steering.

44. Superunner steering must not be used on lifts in excess of 6".

100. Master Pack includes the power steering pitman arm.  If vehicle equipped with manual steering order system via the components and replace part # 1109 with # 1108 listed in the options.

1983 - 1988 Superlift 4-Inch Suspension Options Price / Order

1989 - 1997 Superlift 4-Inch Suspension Options

Superunner Steering System: Even in stock form, the Ford TTB steering seems somewhat vague. On off-camber or less than ideal driving surfaces, it takes continuous corrective steering input to keep the vehicle pointed straight. When the vehicle is raised, these inherent tendencies are magnified, creating two areas of concern: 1) Minimizing tie rod angles, 2) Keeping the tie rods’ arc of movement in phase with the axle beams’ arc of movement.

Part# 1134

These two factors "make or break" driveability. When this geometry is incorrect, it causes excessive toe-in / toe-out variations as the suspension travels, resulting in the TTB Ford version of "bump-steer". Superlift offers two methods to correct steering. Our dropped pitman arm reduces some of the additional steering linkage angle created by the increased ride height. Our pitman arm, used with our Superunner replacement steering linkage system, addresses both problems. The new steering system uses a centerlink to further reduce tie rod angles, and the new tie rods are more proportional in length to the axle beams. The result is steering linkage that is more in phase with the suspension.

Steering Stabilizer Part# 92320 ('89-'90)

Price $75.75

Steering Stabilizer Part# 92330 ('91-'97)

Price $100.00

Steering Stabilizer Part# 92260 Superunner

Price $89.95

Superunner Steering System Part# 1134

Price $451.50

Manual Steering Pitman Arm Part# 1108

Price $68.25

Super-Trac Traction Bar Rod Kit Part#100

(Requires Bracket Kit #108)

Price $141.25

Super-Trac Traction Bar Bracket Kit Part#108

(Requires Rod Kit #100)

Price $110.50

Radius Arm Bushings Part#2211

Price $40.25

Axle Pivot Bushings Part#2212

Price $35.25

Speed Sensor Calibrator Part#33001 ('95-'97 Only)

Price $209.50

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