Redneck_ranger

Not sure if this is the correct forum to put this in, but it does have something to do with this generation. I was looking at the Superlift 3"/4" kit... I knew some of y'all have one on yer trucks. Did you get the replacement driveshaft they offer? If not, did you have any problems with your stock one? I know that the company says that it will wear out after 20k-30k post-lifting. Just out of curiosity, since I might be getting one... I would love to save $500 if I can.

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Redneck_ranger

Or I could get this one... RCD 5" kit, from someone on ranger-forums
http://www.ranger-forums.com/showthread.php?t=127302
It looks to be in pretty good shape

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Hooligan

When you add the superlift, the front driveshaft has to be replaced with the one provided with the kit, the rear stays

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
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Redneck_ranger

Alright, I wasn't sure about it... It's only an option at most stores.

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Hooligan

If you do need one check ebay, I have seen them go real cheap there

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
"A man is nothing in this world if he doesn't keep his word"

Redneck_ranger

Really? Alright, cool. Although I might just get it with the kit. That would be easier, and I would have a warranty with it through A&A.

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Hooligan

Yeah that may be the best bet for you. Warranty things are great!

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
"A man is nothing in this world if he doesn't keep his word"

Redneck_ranger

Oh yes lol

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Fx4wannabe01

Because the diff is dropped away from the frame, the angle of the shaft on the tcase side is greatly increased. This over time will wipe out the CV on the stock 98+ shaft. It's not a matter of if it'll fail, but rather when it will fail. I got 4k out of mine after the lift. The truck had only 70k or so when the lift went on.



The Superlift shaft basically is a 95-97 Explorer shaft that's been shortened, and an adapter attached.

There are alternatives to the Superlift shaft. You could swap in an older 90-97 BW1354 manual shift transfer case, and run a rebuilt 95-97 Explorer shaft. Or do what I did....got a NOS(brand new old stock) 97 explorer shaft, the exact adapter Superlift shafts have from Neapco, and a little shortening job... BAM! I have the $500-600 Superlift shaft for a grand total of under $300 using BRAND NEW PARTS. That's darn near what I paid for the Superlift! lol. You can do the same thing too using a 95-97 explorer shaft, rebuilding it, shorten it, getting the adapter, etc. Should run ya in the $200-250 range.

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Hooligan

I heart this guy

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2001 XLT Supercab Stepside!

4" Superlift, 3" PA Body lift, 33X12.5X15 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor on Mickey Thompson Classics. 08 power side mirrors, 08 fender badges, Hellas behind the grille, Herculined bed, Vent visors, shorty antennae, modified radio bezel with 2 OEM fog switches & custom paint, mustang dome light, Explorer OHC, 03 FX4 silver cluster, Black Edge seats & black rear jump seats, Flowmaster super44, toolbox, headache rack
"A man is nothing in this world if he doesn't keep his word"