debating on how much to drop???

[parabellum1130]

i have a 95 ranger xlt 2wd 2.3/5sp. ex cab .. im thinkn about a drop not sure how much id like , ive started my homework but not done yet .. 3 questions ..... how to fig out how much drop will look good for my likeing without trial and error ...
on a shackle flip , ive seen a few pics n it looks like it will hit the bed ??? is it just an optical illusion or do i have to cut the bed ....
im thinking about a 5.0 swap down the line, will the weight effect the drop in the front or will it stay same height with drop that i decide on now ???

 

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

Trial and error? That's how I ended up where I am at now LOL.

Take some measurements, look at pics of other trucks to see where they are at. Also make not of the tire sizes people are running. I liked the way my truck looked for a DD when I only had a 2/4 drop. I was able to run 255-60-15 up front and 275-60-15 out back. They filled the wheelwell nicely and gave me pleanty of sidewall for comfortable driving. Now I have 225-60-15 front and 275-60-15 on a GEN II readend (they GEN I & II rears are 2" shorter the Gen 3+).

I feel the best place to start is with the beams. You'll get a solid 3" drop with them up front. The 2" springs vary between trucks, who made the springs and what motor you have.

The shackle flip, it'll clear just fine. I don't think anyone has had it hit the bed and al lot of people have asked that very question so don't feel bad. The shackle flip probably won't be enough to match the front drop if you go with beams though. You may want to think about going with coild up front or getting drop leaves or a flip kit for the rear.

I think the first pic has the 225-60's on the front and the second one has the 225-50.

James

 

[doorgunner]

check out the "two wheel suspension" forum/thread about "camber eccentric #'s". It has just about every angle on ways to lower & costs Edit: Looks great Illegal

 

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

Thanks man, I've had that one since new. I will not part with it, I went through all my stupid years in it and didn't break anything. It needs repainted but I REALLY want to get my motor done. Bigger rims would be nice too, I might have a lead on some 17" Mustang rims for cheap. I just gotta call the guy and see if he is ready to part with them yet.

James

 

[constant_projecttruck]

just keep in mind however much you drop it....in 3 months you'll want to drop it more. hahaha thats what happened to me with my 92

 

[venom97]

[QUOTEjust keep in mind however much you drop it....in 3 months you'll want to drop it more. hahaha thats what happened to me with my 03[/QUOTE]

fixed, lol. thats no kidding,i tossed around the 2/3 and went with the 4/5,then flipped the rear shackles and it could still go a little lower! lol

 

[doorgunner]

Now that's where the adjustable eccentric camber bushings pay for themselves. Once they're installed, all you gotta do is use the chart provided with the bushings. If you go lower, just dial in the bushings. If you decide to go higher--same thing. Edit: see the camber eccentric #'s thread

 

[skyy_4life]

if i was you id just do dream beams in front and flipkit in rear. if u dont like it then u can go from there with it with blocks in rear to go lower and coils in front to go lower. 3/4 drop looks amazing on rangers.

 

[Insanejughead]

I guess I'm immune to the "drop it more" syndrome. I raised my ranger back up 4" in the back last month. It was previously level.


I didn't want it THAT low, but now it's way too high. I got new front hangars for my leaf springs that'll lower my pickup just about 2". Maybe then I'll be happy with how it sits.



Oh, before I forget... The roads around where I live don't take too kindly to having 1/2" of suspension travel. That's the reason for lifting it up a bit.

 

[constant_projecttruck]

Oh, before I forget... The roads around where I live don't take too kindly to having 1/2" of suspension travel. That's the reason for lifting it up a bit.

Yeah true...I guess. THey don't start fixing pot holes till around end of April up where I'm at. But I'm still going about 5/7 on my 1st gen. How low is yours now?

 

[constant_projecttruck]

O saw your sig. Is it still 4/4 or did you raise it from that?

 

[Insanejughead]

Yes, I raised it up.


It should be about 4/2, but its so high in the back in looks like a 4/0 drop.

(btw, thanks for reminding me to update my sig)

 

[irishblessing]

Trial and error? That's how I ended up where I am at now LOL.

Take some measurements, look at pics of other trucks to see where they are at. Also make not of the tire sizes people are running. I liked the way my truck looked for a DD when I only had a 2/4 drop. I was able to run 255-60-15 up front and 275-60-15 out back. They filled the wheelwell nicely and gave me pleanty of sidewall for comfortable driving. Now I have 225-60-15 front and 275-60-15 on a GEN II readend (they GEN I & II rears are 2" shorter the Gen 3+).

I feel the best place to start is with the beams. You'll get a solid 3" drop with them up front. The 2" springs vary between trucks, who made the springs and what motor you have.

The shackle flip, it'll clear just fine. I don't think anyone has had it hit the bed and al lot of people have asked that very question so don't feel bad. The shackle flip probably won't be enough to match the front drop if you go with beams though. You may want to think about going with coild up front or getting drop leaves or a flip kit for the rear.

I think the first pic has the 225-60's on the front and the second one has the 225-50.

James

have you only lowered your rear end with the shakle flip

 

[irishblessing]

so this is my truck and as it sits not you can notice the rear end sits higher than the front i was wondering if i did a shackle flip would i level it out where would my rear end sit?

 

[Insanejughead]

Get a set of beams and a flip kit and you'll be level when you get done with that.


A shackle flip is SUPER cheap, relatively easy (got jack stands?) and is quickly reversible.



Save a few bucks, get some 1 1/2" long 3/8" grade 8 bolts, nylock nuts, washers, and spend a few hours doing the flip. You'll need to grind out drill out the rivets that hold your hangar to the frame, but it shouldn't take too long once you get the hang of the first few rivets.

Any questions?