WARNING
This body lift kit should only be installed on vehicles in
good working condition. Before installation, the vehi-
cle should be thoroughly inspected for evidence of cor-
rosion or deformation of the sheet metal around the
factory body mounts. This body lift kit should not be
installed on any vehicle that is suspected to have been
in a collision or misused. Off-road use of your vehicle
with this body lift installed may increase the stress
applied to the factory body mounts. We do not recom-
mend that any vehicle with a body lift installed be
involved in any extreme off-road maneuvers such as
jumping. Failure to observe this warning may result in
serious personal injury and/or severe damage to your
vehicle.
1998 - 2000 FORD RANGER,
MAZDA PICKUP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
KIT SUM-7888300
WARNING
Many states now have laws restricting bumper heights
and vehicle lifts. Local laws should be consulted to
determine if the changes you intend to make to your
vehicle comply with state laws. Before combining a
body lift with a suspension lift, consult an installation
professional to see how this will affect your specific
application.
WARNING
Installation of a body lift will change the center of grav-
ity and the handling characteristics of the vehicle.
Because of the higher center of gravity and larger tires,
the vehicle will handle and react differently both on and
off-road. You must drive it safely! Extreme care must
be taken to prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control,
which could result in serious injury or death. Avoid
sudden sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers and always
make sure all vehicle occupants have their seat belts
fastened.
WARNING
The installation of larger wheel and tire combinations
may reduce the effectiveness of the anti-lock braking
system.
WARNING
We will not warranty any damage to the a/c system.
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions, warnings, cau-
tions, and notes in this sheet and in your owner’s man-
ual before you begin the installation of this body lift kit.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
CAUTION
WARNING
Proper installation of a body lift kit requires knowledge
of the factory recommended procedures for disassem-
bly and assembly of original equipment components.
We recommend that the factory shop manual and any
special tools necessary to your vehicle be on hand
during the installation. Installation of this body lift kit
without proper knowledge of the factory recommended
procedures may affect the performance of these com-
ponents and the safety of your vehicle. We strongly
recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the
installation of similar components install this body lift
kit.
Ensure that your vehicle tires are properly blocked and
secured before you begin installation of this lift kit.
NOTE
We recommend using the Loctite® supplied in the kit
on all hardware unless noted in the instructions.
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the driver's seat. The wire loom will be remounted
after the lifting operation is complete.
repair will be quite costly. Mark the upper and
lower sections of the steering shaft where they
are connected at the firewall. This will ensure
proper connection after the steering extension
has been installed. Remove the bolt that
connects the upper steering shaft in the engine
compartment. Slide the lower steering shaft down
and off of the upper shaft. Install the female end
of the steering extension over the upper steering
shaft. Install a 3/8" x 1 1/2" bolt with a 3/8"
washer through the steering extension, the
steering shaft, and the opposite side of the
steering extension. Install a 3/8" washer and 3/8”
Nylock nut on the bolt. Tighten securely. We
recommend the use off Loctite® or similar
adhesive on all steering hardware. Connect the
lower steering shaft to the steering extension.
Realign the marks on the upper and lower
steering shafts. Insert the male end of the
steering extension into the lower steering shaft.
Insert the stock bolt through the lower steering
shaft, the steering extension, and threading into
the stock nut. Tighten securely. We recommend
the use of Loctite® or similar adhesive on all
steering hardware.
11. Loosen the clamp that mounts the air intake
hose to the intake manifold. Disconnect any wires
or other hoses connected to the main intake
hose. Remove the hose from the air cleaner
housing by releasing the large clamp that holds
the assembly together. Remove the hose from
the vehicle.
12. Remove the two bolts that mount the top of
the radiator to the core support. Carefully lift the
radiator up and off of the lower mounting pads.
Reposition the radiator under the lower mounting
pads. The radiator will be mounted to new
brackets under the stock pads. Remove the
rubber from the lower mounts.
13. Remove the brake lines from the plastic clips
on the driver's side fender well and frame rail.
The brake lines will need to be carefully bent to
gain slack. Gently bend the lines so they can flex
while lifting. Be extremely gentle with the lines;
they could easily be damaged if they are not
bent properly.
16. Remove the front bumper from the vehicle. If
the vehicle is equipped with fog lights under the
front bumper, disconnect the wiring from the
connector going to the fog lights. If the vehicle is
equipped with tow hooks, remove the three bolts
that mount each tow hook to the frame cross
member behind the bumper. The tow hooks will
not be reused. Remove the four nuts (two on
each side) that mount the front bumper to the
frame. Remove the front bumper from the
vehicle.
14. There is a sheet metal cover on the inside of
the driver's side frame rail that covers the lines
running to the fender well area (if equipped).
Remove the screws that mount the cover to the
frame. Remove the cover from the vehicle. The
larger diameter line (the top line) needs to be
removed from the forward mount bracket, and
bent to gain slack. Remove the bolt that closes
the mounting bracket over the lines. Remove the
top portion of the bracket. Reinstall the top
portion of the bracket and install the mounting
bolt. Tighten the mounting bolt securely. Carefully
and gently bend the line upward. Check the line
again while lifting the truck. Bend the line as
necessary to gain the proper amount of slack. Be
especially careful not to damage the line or
anything attached to the line.
17. Measure the distance between the cab and
the bed. Record these measurements for proper
alignment after the lifting operation is complete.
Loosen, but do not remove all six cab-mounting
bolts. They are located as follows (one on each
side): at the front of the vehicle on each side of
the radiator; in the front floorboard; and behind
the front seat at the rear of the cab.
15. Important: while working with the vehicle
steering do not allow the steerinq wheel to
turn independently from the steering gear. If
the steering is not reassembled in the exact
position that it currently is in, the air bag
system could malfunction. If this occurs the
18. Remove the cab bolts from the passenger’s
side of the vehicle only. Be sure that the doors
are closed. This will help prevent the cab from
flexing during the lifting operation. Using a
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hydraulic jack and a wooden block, slowly lift the
passenger’s side of the cab just high enough to
place the spacer blocks on the mounting pads.
Be sure to continually check for any hoses, wires,
cables, etc. that may be binding. Double-check
the brake lines and the tube on the driver's side
to be sure that there is enough slack to continue
lifting. Remove the front mounting pad from the
vehicle. Using a 1/2" drill, drill the threads out of
the bushing sleeve. This will allow the new bolt to
slide all the way through the sleeve. Replace the
bushing on the vehicle. Place the spacer blocks
on top of the stock rubber mounting bushings.
For the front cab mount at the core support, insert
a 12mm x 180mm bolt with the 7/16" USS
washer from the bottom through the stock bottom
washer and rubber cone under frame mount,
through the stock bushing on top of the frame
mount, through the spacer block, through the
core support, and through the stock top washer.
Install the stock nut on the bolt. Do not tighten.
For the mount at the front floorboard, insert a
12mm x 140mm bolt with a 7/16" USS washer
from the top through the stock top washer,
through the body, through the spacer block,
through the stock bushing on top of the frame
mount, through the bottom bushing cone and
stock washer under the frame mount. Install the
stock nut on the bolt. Do not tighten. For the
mount at the rear of the cab, insert a 12mm x
160mm bolt with a 7/16" uss washer from the top
through the stock top washer, through the body,
through the spacer block, through the stock
bushing on top of the frame mount through the
bushing cone and stock washer under the frame
mount. Install the stock nut on the bolt. Do not
tighten. Be sure that all stock washers,
neck to the body. The filler hose will need to be
lengthened.
21. Remove the rear bumper. If the vehicle is
equipped with a rear tow hook, remove the three
nuts that mount the tow hook to the frame.
Remove the tow hook from the vehicle.
Disconnect the license plate lights from the rear
bumper. Remove the two bolts that mount the
rear bumper brackets to the frame. Remove the
rear bumper from the vehicle.
22. Loosen, but do not remove all eight (six on
short bed models) bed mounting bolts. A t-55 torx
socket is required to loosen the bed mounting
bolts. Remove the bed mounting bolts on the
passenger’s side of the bed only. Using a
hydraulic jack and a wooden block, slowly lift the
passenger’s side of the bed just high enough to
place the spacer blocks on the frame. Be sure to
continually check for any wires, hoses, cables,
etc. that may be binding. Insert the new mounting
bolts with a 7/16” washer from the top through the
body, the spacer block, and threading into the
stock nut that is attached to the frame. A 12mm x
200mm bolt is used in the front bed mount, and
12mm x 180mm bolts are used in the other
locations. Do not tighten.
23. Repeat step 22 for the driver's side of the
vehicle. Realign the bed to the cab. Tighten all
bed mounting bolts securely. We recommend the
use of Loctite® or similar adhesive on all mounting
hardware.
24. Replace the access hole covers over the
access holes. Replace the carpeting to its original
position. Replace the side kick panels in the front
and in the rear (extra cab only). Do not replace
the shift boot assembly at this time. Replace the
doorjamb kick plates. Tighten all mounting
screws securely.
bushings, and other mounting hardware
(except the stock bolts) are being used and
are in the original locations. Do not tighten.
Lower the body onto the spacer blocks. Remove
the jack from the passenger’s side of the cab.
19. Repeat step 18 for the driver's side of the
cab. Realign the cab and bed (refer to the
measurements made earlier). Tighten all cab
mounting bolts securely. We recommend the use
of Loctite® or similar adhesive on all mounting
hardware.
25. Manual transmission only: Install the upper
part of the shift lever onto the extension. Install
the wedge stud through the slot on the extension.
Install the nut on the end of the wedge stud.
Tighten until the lever is securely in place.
Reinstall the boot assembly. Tighten both
mounting screws securely.
20. Remove the screws that mount the fuel filler
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26. 4-wheel drive models only: On vehicles
equipped with electronic 4-wheel drive shift
control (shift on the fly), wrap the wire loom
bracket (supplied in the kit) around the wires at
the transfer case. Using a 1/4" x 1" bolt, two 1/4"
washers, and a 1/4" Nylock nut mount the new
wire loom bracket to the stock bracket at the rear
of the transfer case. Be sure that there is ample
slack in the wires. Tighten the mounting
30. Reinstall the sheet metal cover on the inside
of the driver's side frame rail. The large tube
should be routed between the top legs of the
cover. Be sure that there is ample slack in the line
and that it is not rubbing on anything that could
wear a hole in the line or hinder the operation of
any component. Tighten the cover's mounting
screws securely.
hardware securely. On vehicles equipped with
manual 4-wheel drive, check the 4-wheel drive
shift lever operation. Check to see if the shift
lever will engage in all 4-wheel drive ranges. If
the shift lever makes contact with the floorboard,
notch the floorboard to allow for complete
engagement in all 4-wheel drive ranges. Reinstall
the shift boot assembly. Check the shift lever
operation again. It may be necessary to modify
the boot assembly to allow for proper shift lever
operation. Mount the shift boot to the floorboard.
Reinstall the shift boot assembly. Check the shift
lever operation again. It may be necessary to
modify the boot assembly to allow for proper shift
lever operation. Mount the shift boot to the
floorboard. Reinstall the shift knob. Check both
shift levers' operation once more. Be sure that
there is ample engagement in all gears and 4-
wheel drive ranges.
31. Check the brake lines that were removed
from the clips on the driver's side fender well. Be
sure that the lines have extended and are not
binding. If the lines are binding, carefully and
gently bend them to gain more slack.
32. Remount the radiator. Mount the rubber
cushion that the radiator sat on in the radiator
drop-down tubes. The nipple on the bottom of the
cushion should fit in the small hole in the tube.
The top of the tube will mount to the bottom of the
stock mount. Slide the tube with the cushion
around the arm on the radiator so the arm will sit
on the cushion. Mount the tube with the radiator
to the bottom of the stock radiator mount by
installing a 5/16" x 1" bolt and 5/16" large washer
from the top of the stock mount and screwing
down into the nut that is attached to the top of the
tube. Do not tighten. Mount the radiator drop-
down brackets to the core support where the
radiator was originally mounted. Mount the
radiator mount to the stud on the radiator bracket.
Install a 1/4" washer and Nylock nut on each
stud. Do not tighten. Adjust the fan-to-fan shroud
clearance. It should be the same all the way
around the radiator. Tighten all radiator mounting
hardware securely. We recommend the use of
Loctite® or similar adhesive on all mounting
hardware.
27. Automatic transmission only: Reattach
the shift cable to the mounting clips on the
firewall/bed housing area. It may not be possible
to reattach the cable to all of the mounting tabs,
but attach it to as many as possible.
28. A/C models only: If the vehicle is equipped
with air conditioning, the A/C hose is rubbing on
the bottom of the alternator and needs to be
insulated. There is a 6" long piece of 3/4" hose
included in the kit. Split the hose lengthwise.
Place the 3/4" hose over the A/C hose between
the A/C hose and alternator. Secure the hose in
place using two cable ties provided in the kit.
33. Reconnect the air intake hose to the air
cleaner assembly and the intake manifold.
Reconnect any wires or hoses that were
disconnected from the intake hose.
29. Reinstall the wire loom mounting bracket to
the driver's side of the engine. Tighten the
mounting hardware securely. Reattach the wire
loom to the mounting bracket. Be sure that there
is ample slack in the wiring to reach the battery
and driver's side fenderwell.
34. Lengthen the fuel filler hose. CAUTION:
Always use extreme care when working around
gasoline or any other flammable substance.
Gasoline is highly explosive and can ignite with
the slightest spark. Take precautions to prevent
any leakage of fuel while the filler neck is
disconnected. Fuel vapors can be harmful; be
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sure that the work area is well ventilated and free
from sources of ignition (cigarettes, fire, sparks,
etc.). Cut the fuel filler hose approximately half
way between the fuel tank and the filler neck.
Remove the clamp that attaches the vent hose to
the filler neck. Remove the vent hose from the
filler neck. Slide one #28 hose clamp over each
piece of the filler hose (top and bottom). Install
the fuel filler extension between the two pieces of
the filler hose. Make sure that the filler neck will
reconnect to the body. Adjust the hose as
necessary. Tighten the hose clamps securely
over the filler extension. Cut the vent hose into
two pieces in the middle of the hose. Reconnect
the upper part of the hose to the nipple on the
filler neck. Slide one #10 hose clamp over each
piece of the hose. Insert the vent hose extension
between the two pieces of the vent hose. Adjust
the vent hose. Tighten the hose clamp securely.
NOTE: some models are equipped with a larger
diameter vent hose. This hose can be adjusted
and reconnected without using the extension.
Reconnect the filler neck to the body. Install the
stock mounting screws. Tighten the screws
securely. Reinstall the filler cap.
stock bumper brackets from the bumper. Trim
the bracket according to the diagram. Remount
the stock bumper brackets to the bumper.
Tighten all stock mounting hardware securely.
Mount the bumper raising brackets to the bumper
using the stock nuts. The studs on the new
brackets should be pointing away from the
bumper. Do not tighten. Install the bumper on the
vehicle with the studs going through the original
mounting holes. Install a 1/2" USS washer and 1/
2" Nylock nut on each stud. Do not tighten
completely. Adjust the bumper from side to side
and up and down. Tighten all front bumper
mounting hardware securely. We recommend the
use of Loctite® or similar adhesive on all mounting
hardware.
37. WARNING: THE REAR BUMPER
BRACKETS PROVIDED IN THIS KIT ARE
INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE
OF THE VEHICLE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT
RATED FOR TOWING. ANY ATTEMPT TO TOW
WITH THE REAR BUMPER AFTER THESE
BRACKETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Remove the
stock rear bumper brackets from the bumper (the
outside supports will remain on the bumper).
Using the stock hardware, mount the new rear
bumper brackets to the bumper (the notch in the
bumper bracket goes down.) Do not tighten.
Mount the outside support brackets to the center
hole (between the bends) of the new brackets.
Note: some models have the outside supports
welded to the center area of the bumper. It will
not be possible to mount the outside supports to
the new brackets on these models. Hold the
bumper assembly in the position that it needs to
be mounted. Using the brackets as a template
mark the frame through the holes in the new
bumper brackets. Remove the bumper from the
vehicle. Drill a 1/2" hole in each location (there
should be two holes in each frame rail). Note: on
vehicles equipped with the rear tow hook, an
additional hole will need to be drilled in the new
bumper bracket corresponding to the bolts for the
tow hook. Align the holes in the right bumper
bracket with the holes in the frame for the tow
hook. Mark the bumper bracket through the third
hole in the frame. Make sure that the mark lines
up with the bolt pattern for the tow hook. Drill a 1/
35. Using the stock hardware, mount the "L"
shaped ground strap brackets to each side of the
frame rail where the body-to-frame ground straps
were originally mounted. Mount the ground strap
to the bracket using a 1/4" x 1" bolt, two 1/4'”
washers and a 1/4” Nylock nut. Tighten the
mounting hardware securely. Be sure to
complete this procedure for both sides of the
vehicle.
36. Reinstall the front bumper. If you wish to
reinstall the two hooks, the bumper will be
reinstalled in the stock position. Note: if the
vehicle is equipped with fog lights, refer to the
template for trimming the frame mount for
clearance. Lay the template on the outside
bumper frame mount. Align the hole and outside
edge of the template with the hole and the
outside edge of the frame mount. Mark the frame
mount at the dotted line on the template. Cut the
outside bracket according to the template. This
will allow clearance for the fog lights. The bottom
of the stock bumper bracket will need to be
trimmed to clear the bottom of the frame horn.
Refer to the diagram for trimming. Remove the
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2" hole at this location. Using the four 7/16" x 1 1/
2" bolts, eight 7/16" washers, and four 7/16"
Nylock nuts provided, mount the bumper
assembly to the frame. On vehicles equipped
with tow hooks, use the stock hardware on the
right side and 7/16" hardware (described above)
on the left. Adjust the bumper- to-body clearance.
Be sure that the tailgate will open properly.
Tighten all rear bumper mounting hardware
securely. Reconnect the license plate lights. We
recommend the use of Loctite® or similar
adhesive on all mounting hardware. Note: after
the rear bumper has been lifted, the spare tire
crank will need to be accessed from behind the
rear license plate. Carrying a screwdriver to
remove the license plate is recommended.
38. Weld the overload support brackets to the
frame. There are four locations (two on short bed
models) where the cross supports rest just off of
the frame and there are no mounting bolts (over
the wheel wells). Weld the overload support
brackets to the frame in these locations. This is
so the cross supports have something to rest on
when a load is placed in the bed. We recommend
that a certified welder do all welding.
39. Reconnect both battery cables. Be sure to
connect the positive cable first, then the negative
cable. Replace the airbag fuse in the fuse box.
40. Place the warning label on the vehicle dash in
plain sight of all vehicle occupants.
41. Double-check the vehicle. Check once more
for any wires, hoses, cables, etc. that may have
been missed earlier. Be sure that none are
binding. Check the fan-to-fan shroud clearance.
Make sure that the fan cannot make contact with
the shroud. Start the engine. Listen for any
unusual noises. Check the steering operation.
Check the transmission and transfer case
operation. Be sure that the transmission and
transfer case engage properly in all gears and
four wheel drive ranges. Test drive in all gears
and four wheel drive ranges. Check all mounting
hardware in 500 miles and as part of your regular
maintenance schedule.
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E. Parts List
Kit# 883 3” Parts List
Quantity Descriptionꢀ
14
2
8
2
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
14
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
6
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
3” Large blocksꢀ
12mm x 200mm Boltsꢀ
12mm x 180mm Boltsꢀ
12mm x 160mm Boltsꢀ
12mm x 140mm Boltsꢀ
2” x 3” x 1” Steel spacersꢀ
2” x 3” x 1” Steel spacers with holesꢀ
“U” Nuts (attached to spacers above)ꢀ
Front bumper brackets with studsꢀ
1/2” Nylock nutsꢀ
1/2” USS washersꢀ
7/16” USS washersꢀ
Steering extensionsꢀ
3/8” x 1 1/2” Boltꢀ
3/8” SAE washersꢀ
3/8” Nylock nutꢀ
3” Radiator bracketsꢀ
1/4” USS washersꢀ
1/4” Nylock nutsꢀ
“L” Shape ground bracketsꢀ
Wire loom bracketꢀ
1/4” Boltsꢀ
1/4” Washersꢀ
1/4” Nylock nutsꢀ
5/16” x 1” Boltsꢀ
5/16” USS washersꢀ
1 1/2” x 5” fuel filler extensionꢀ
3/8” x 3” Schedule 40 pipeꢀ
6” Rubber hoseꢀ
Cable tiesꢀ
#10 Hose clampsꢀ
#28 Hose clamps
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