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It's not so much a “kitâ€, it's the coil springs from the kit. And I tried to find the shocks for the coil springs, but I couldn't find them. They're MaxTrac 2†lift coils and I searched MaxTrac's store and couldn't find the shocks for the front. I'm using an add a leaf in the rear along with a shackle to equal ~2.5†of lift, depending on how badly my springs are worn. I couldn't find the shocks for the rear either. Maybe I just didn't look hard enough lol. I was getting frustrated, so it's a possibility.
It is up to you... but choosing pieces just because they appear to fit the idea isn't always the best choice; Kit parts works together.
Since I don't know what year your Ranger is or even if it is a 2x or 4x, the problem is, I'm not sure there is a lift kit for your Ranger.
In your first posting you mentioned a 4" Kit, then you went off on the individual parts direction... unless you have experience with putting together all the parts and getting them to work together you are taking a risk that what you are putting together will not work out !
One thing you mentioned is the added Leafs in the rear, yes you might get the lift you want but you will increase the ride harshness, then if you pick the wrong shocks, they will either end up causing ride problems and/or not controlling anything because they are working at the incorrect height; all things you need to take into consideration.
I'm not trying to tell you not to piece the lift part but be aware of the consequences of choice.
Is there a kit for your truck ?
Also, just saying... for myself, have you considered entering your Truck Info and added parts to your Signature, it allows the reader to make an assessment of what you are writing about.
As I have said before, good luck on this project, post where you are and where you are going AND PICTURES !
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Ltr,
2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !