update:
i did measure before the drop...same wheels and tires on stock springs
yes, they were all very saggy. so that could be my problem....
The rear springs are still noticeably saggy (got the ranger lean going on but on the passenger side....it sits about 3/4" lower than the driver side)...
its the 2nd truck i've personally installed beams on (not my 1st rodeo)
my 96 dropped dropped 4" with beams and new 2" springs
the current project only dropped 2.5" with beams and new 1" springs :icon_confused:
i did measure from the top of the wheel well to the ground if that matters....
Installed a set of dream beams and 1" drop springs in my 84 over the weekend
measured before and after and only got 2.5" of total drop :dunno:
is this normal?
i don't want to install the flip kit and have an absurd amount of neg rake
its been a few years since i lowered a beam truck but i...
durasparked 2.8
been betting a steady 15 mpg
idles screws 2 3/4 turns out
decided to re-jet from stock 50's to 47's
after rejetting now during slow to gradual acceleration the truck stumbles and falls on its face for a second then accelerates when i put my foot down.
happens in any gear at any...
This mod is for anyone with a 2.3/ 2.5L with the dual plug head
no tools required
except a marker
nothing needs to be purchased (unless you don't have a marker)
i have seen an increase in city and highway gas mileage and some more low-mid range power (between 1200 and 3500 rpms)
my city...
Apparently my flywheel has a deadspot....
The starter will not engage when near this spot, it just spins until I rotate the crank by hand
I've tried adjusting the starter but it didn't improve
:annoyed:
So.....I'm looking at pulling the motor to change the flywheel ( and while its out I'll do...
hey all
thought i would FINALLY post the build thread for my 85 4x4 over here on TRS...
i don't post much here but i figured i would change that (i'm mostly found lurking over on FRF)
after i wrecked my 87 a few years back, i wanted another 1st gen REALLY bad so i started hunting around...
i forgot i had an account over here at TRS. :icon_twisted:
you can usually find me over at Ranger-Forums.com
just re-introducing myself and wondering if anyone here is in the central Missouri area.
since the last time i was here, I've lost my 87 in a crash :sad:
but i bought a 96 and i've...
Hey everyone
I've been a member of Ranger-Forums for a while and thought i'd check you guys out too.
i'm packing an 87 ranger 2wd
5spd
Mustang 2.3l w/ cam
gasket matched intake and headers
glasspack exhaust
cragar SS wheels
2inch lifting blocks in rear
gutted interior
custom LED gauges...
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