Let's see what's out there....

[Jim Oaks]

A few members posted wanting a seperate forum for lowriders so here it is.

Now that we created the forum, lets see what's out there. Let's see pics of your lowered truck.

[rat_ranger]

my 03
Specs:
DJM 4inch in the front, flipped shackles and chassistech front hangers in the rear
Brakes: racin' ranger adapter in the front to run 13inch cobras, rear narthracecars backingplate to run 12inch cobras
wheels: 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear with 225/35 front 285/30 rear
short throw shifter and roush lip spoiler, brazillian headlights, and blacked out tails
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6863/dscf3330yq5.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3330yq5.jpg)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9034/dscf3333dw3.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3333dw3.jpg)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8461/dscf3323xh2.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3323xh2.jpg)
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3596/dscf3332qu7.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3332qu7.jpg)

As soon as I get back to the US it is getting a grant customs front bumper, and full FBSS airbags with a SFBD

[Hazmat Ranger]

I am lowered, not bagged or juiced - static 3/4 drop. DJM in the front and axle flip in the rear. I had 17X9 Cobras in the front but they hit my shock mounts so back to the deer hooves - lol. Still running the 17X10 Cobras in the rear cause I think they look awesome. I wish I could find some narrow 17" Cobras to go up front . . .

Anyway here she is chillin at the lake in North Texas . . .

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RangerAtLake.jpg

[th31d10t]

Static dropped 5/7 with DJM beams and springs upfront then a flip kit and blocks in the rear. Running 17s all around with no rubbing unless i hit a big bump. After market headlights, tail lights, corners, billet grill, and stereo.

Audio: Kenwood head unit, 10" Kicker comp VR, and JL components

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/rmagee16/P1020487.jpg

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/rmagee16/P1020486.jpg

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp266/rmagee16/P1020485copy.jpg

Future plans: bagged laying frame, two 10" subs in the cab, tv in the passenger dash, paint, solid back window, headlights and corners and the list goes on

[Insanejughead]

AAAGGGHHH!!!!! I don't have any good pictures of my truck right now to post up! Damnit.


I'll just get some sweet ass pics up whenever I get the TURBO install completely and shined up.

Who doesn't want to see that!!!

[Hazmat Ranger]

NOW - I can't wait - LOL

[Lown_ranger]

http://i37.tinypic.com/2nv46s8.jpg
95 bagged ranger, shaved everything, 18s (looking to do a 18-20 set up). Will be posting more pictures soon. Glad to there is now a section for us!!!

[Jim Oaks]

http://i37.tinypic.com/2nv46s8.jpg
95 bagged ranger, shaved everything, 18s (looking to do a 18-20 set up). Will be posting more pictures soon. Glad to there is now a section for us!!!

Wow, that's a nice truck. I enjoy seeing some of these just as I do the lifted ones.

[Lown_ranger]

Thanks. Lays frame at the moment but I plan on backhalfing it and doin a body drop to bring it down to the pinch.

[kevinsranger]

I I had 17X9 Cobras in the front but they hit my shock mounts so back to the deer hooves - lol. Still running the 17X10 Cobras in the rear cause I think they look awesome. I wish I could find some narrow 17" Cobras to go up front . . .

why dont you weld your shock mounts closer inboard to be able to keep the rims?

[Hazmat Ranger]

why dont you weld your shock mounts closer inboard to be able to keep the rims?

Hmmmmmm - I haven't thought about that - I will have to look into it.

Has anyone done this before?

My only other option would be to get spacers.

Thanks for the idea . . . :beer:

[TS6034]

A rear shot of my 1990 ex cab. Static dropped, 302ci, T-5 trans, 3.73 Trac-loc

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk181/TS6034/Ranger002.jpg[/IMG]

[TS6034]

My current project. 1992 standard cab. Gravity Werx front brackets with Slam RE7's up front. Rear parellel four link from SD with rear lift bars. Firestone 2600's on rear. Watts link to keep axle centered. 306ci, T-5, 3.73 limited slip rear. It's a project in the works, but it lays frame!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk181/TS6034/projectranger103.jpg

[PFC Laird]

my work in progress, no major mods except for the 3/4 beams and flip

what i thought was cool is how i fit 22s and still have full lock to lock turning

planning to shave the door handles and antenna and needs some paint work, hopefully next month.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/mobsterz89/080815_173627.jpg

[th31d10t]

Nice truck! I think the wheels put you a little higher off the ground than most trucks with a 3/4 drop though.

[PFC Laird]

yes but you can still tell the difference before and after even with my stock rims

this is from when i first bought it...
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/mobsterz89/ranger1232.jpg

[Jim Oaks]

Damn people, there's some good Street Truck Of The Month candidates here!

[koda6966]

Wanna start it up again next month? Haha.

[Insanejughead]

Damnit Jim! You're making me REALLY REALLY want to get on that list!


You're spoiling me, stop it...



:D

[bagdranger]

here's my 89 regular cab

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/bagdranger/MATTSRANGER.jpg

[colinrmitchell]

Thanks. Lays frame at the moment but I plan on backhalfing it and doin a body drop to bring it down to the pinch.

I don't know what any of that means, but it sounds cool.

And Hazmat, I like the look of the all-white with the black eyebrow and bumper!

[bagdranger]

I don't know what any of that means, but it sounds cool.

And Hazmat, I like the look of the all-white with the black eyebrow and bumper!

Basically laying frame is what it is. The frame lays on the ground. Backhalfing is cutting the frame off behind the cab and rebuilding it from scratch.

Body droping can be a few differnt things. But in general its choping the body at the floor and lowering the body to the same level and in some cases lower than the frame and filling in the voids with sheetmetal. Thus layin the down to the pinch which is the body seam under the door where the body panels were welded from the assembly plant.

I hope this answers you confusion colin.

[Vonrak]

My 95 Splash- not lowered yet,but soon.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/Vonrak/Splash008.jpg


My other ride-non-ranger but still pretty-
98 GMC Jimmy 4inch static drop

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/Vonrak/tagger042.jpg

Vonrak

[Hazmat Ranger]

Thanks Colin - I am still deciding if I want to stripe it or not like the 70's Boss Mustang???

[th31d10t]

There seems to be a lot more lowered trucks coming out now that we have our own section.

[Insanejughead]

Damn straight!


Once you're down, it's addicting.

[bagdranger]

^2 jughead its like a heathy drug if there is such a thing

[mhughes165]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/mhughes165/598145230_l.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/mhughes165/l_6323196966471515fce1ac0fbecbb0c6.jpg

ya, i know its a wheeler 2wd, was on 32-33's most its life....was on 35's when a descision was made...













its still a major work in preogress body wise, but it sports a MONSTER 2.3 turbo motor, explorer 8.8 a tremec with a 4cyl bell and some ladder bars
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/mhughes165/l_976a7f9a3bb5471842e28e5cc0a033de.jpg

[Hazmat Ranger]

There seems to be a lot more lowered trucks coming out now that we have our own section.

Damn that almost sounds like we're "coming out" :taunt: J/K LOL

DROP IT AND ROCK IT - LOL:icon_hornsup:

[PFC Laird]

Damn that almost sounds like we're "coming out"

NO BODY EVER UNDERSTANDS ME! *sobs*

lol

[koda6966]

Thanks Colin - I am still deciding if I want to stripe it or not like the 70's Boss Mustang???

Nah, keep it the white look.

[Jim Oaks]

Thanks Colin - I am still deciding if I want to stripe it or not like the 70's Boss Mustang???

What about striping the rockers with the word 'Ranger' in the middle of the stripe(s) near the front of the door? I could cut some out of black vinyl.

[colinrmitchell]

Basically laying frame is what it is. The frame lays on the ground. Backhalfing is cutting the frame off behind the cab and rebuilding it from scratch.

Body droping can be a few differnt things. But in general its choping the body at the floor and lowering the body to the same level and in some cases lower than the frame and filling in the voids with sheetmetal. Thus layin the down to the pinch which is the body seam under the door where the body panels were welded from the assembly plant.

I hope this answers you confusion colin.

Haha, thanks dude! All I understood was the laying frame thing.

I don't really like dropped sportscars and ricers and stuff, but the Rangers on here look SWEET.

[rat_ranger]

some good looking trucks here. hopefully mine will join the bagged ranks once i get back to the US. depends on if suicide doors ever gets their shipping shit working so I can order crap.

[PFC Laird]

some good looking trucks here. hopefully mine will join the bagged ranks once i get back to the US. depends on if suicide doors ever gets their shipping shit working so I can order crap.

why does this always happen to us when we're not there to baby sit fedex or ups lol

stylintruck did the same thing to me when i was in iraq. wouldn't take my stuff to the mail room

[Hazmat Ranger]

What about striping the rockers with the word 'Ranger' in the middle of the stripe(s) near the front of the door? I could cut some out of black vinyl.

You mean similar to the Mustangs?

Like this: http://tintart.com/ebaying/rocker_mustang_1_273.gif???

Not bad . . . I will have to do it up in Photoshop to see if I like it for sure - Could you PM me a quote to do the stripe in between the wheel wells.

Thanks for the suggestion . . .:icon_thumby:

[Hazmat Ranger]

Ok - I did a quick PS with a Rocker Stripe - what do you guys think? I like it - not doing back flips but I like it . . .

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest.jpg

[bagdranger]

+2 hazmat i think i might try to get a graphics shop round here to make me a sticker for my ranger thats nice

[Hazmat Ranger]

+2 hazmat i think i might try to get a graphics shop round here to make me a sticker for my ranger thats nice

Graphics Shop Smaphics Shop :woot: - See if Jim Oaks can help ya - send him a PM and tell him what ya need - I am sure it will be cheaper. I can help ya with the design for some simple Rep Power - LOL and then send it to Jim for cutting. Just a thought.
And thanks

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

What if you moved it up above the rocker panel? Would stand out more and you wouldn't "loose" the bottom edge of the truck against the ground.

James

[Hazmat Ranger]

What if you moved it up above the rocker panel? Would stand out more and you wouldn't "loose" the bottom edge of the truck against the ground.

James

Yeah I noticed that also, so maybe move it up a few inches leaving a small white strip under the black one. I'll have to adjust it some . . . BRB

[Hazmat Ranger]

Ok - Here we are - two more versions . . .

Just off the bottom:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest2.jpg

And aligned with the bottom of the door:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest3.jpg

So which one do you all like?

I am partial to the one at the bottom of the door.

[rat_ranger]

why does this always happen to us when we're not there to baby sit fedex or ups lol

stylintruck did the same thing to me when i was in iraq. wouldn't take my stuff to the mail room

its not even that, its all getting shipped to my moms house becaus my duty station is germany and my truck is back in the states. i'll be back in the states in march so i want everything ready. but suicidedoors shipping options is down so you cant order till they fix it. ah well, found another place with the brackets i want.

P.S. i think the stripe looks better up a little higher

[koda6966]

Hmm... bottom of the door looks good Hazmat.

[sparkdic]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/sparkdic/100_0578.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/sparkdic/100_0563.jpg
97 exd cab, 4.0 5spd, djm beams in front, flipped rear, 01 stang GT 17's, misc shaved panels and pieces

[rat_ranger]

what mirrors are those? those are some of the better looking mirrors i have seen.

[AB_Ranger]

Ill have some pics posted up today hopefully of my bagged and shaved 97.

[bagdranger]

Ok - Here we are - two more versions . . .

Just off the bottom:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest2.jpg

And aligned with the bottom of the door:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest3.jpg

So which one do you all like?

I am partial to the one at the bottom of the door.

I agree bottom door fo sho. i like it better there especially since my truck sits in the weeds so it wont be seen. lol

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

At the bottom of the door seems to be closer to the spacing FORD uses on the 'stangs. SO that gets my vote as well.

James

[sparkdic]

Honestly I just found them on e-bay, never saw them before so I got them. that was about 3 years ago so have no idea what they were called lol.

[Hazmat Ranger]

Ok so it seems the bottom of the door style wins the popularity vote - LOL

Now I have to see if Jim can do those . . .

I'll keep ya posted.

[PFC Laird]

its not even that, its all getting shipped to my moms house becaus my duty station is germany and my truck is back in the states. i'll be back in the states in march so i want everything ready. but suicidedoors shipping options is down so you cant order till they fix it. ah well, found another place with the brackets i want.

P.S. i think the stripe looks better up a little higher

oh ok then, fedex for some reason didnt deliver my parts so i didnt find out until i got back from iraq, and i had to wait another 2 weeks for the stuff to show up

[AB_Ranger]

heres some pics of my 97...more pics to follow. http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o275/SpecV2C/878015-R1-004-0A_001.jpg http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o275/SpecV2C/878015-R1-010-3A_004.jpg http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o275/SpecV2C/878015-R1-014-5A_006.jpg http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o275/SpecV2C/878015-R1-016-6A_007.jpg

[stegomon]

it looks good till you get to the honda tail lights...the rest of it is quit cool

[Spdrcer34]

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5999/dsc04716na9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc04716na9.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/7210/dsc04726gc9.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc04726gc9.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2717/dsc04098ty9.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc04098ty9.jpg)http://img529.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3649/dsc04116eo4.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc04116eo4.jpg)http://img529.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Ryan

[PFC Laird]

it looks good till you get to the honda tail lights...the rest of it is quit cool

2nd that

[Ryan_1313]

17 years old limited budget, but hey its a start, im happy for now, soon to come are wheels and tires. :icon_hornsup::taunt:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/Ryan_1313/3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/Ryan_1313/2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/Ryan_1313/1.jpg

[Insanejughead]

Ryan_1313, here's a recommendation for your truck. I'm sure it can look TONS better with just a few time consuming but cheap mods.

1. Paint the mirrors, windshield wiper arms, and "argent" part of your grille a matching OR contrasting color. (Gold looks good, but needs something else to make it "POP OUT")

2. Get clear corner lights. Nothing sticks out more than a sore thumb, and those things right now say you've got a king sized blister on the fingerprint.

3. Nightshade (VHT paint) the White and Orange parts of your taillights.

4. Shorten your antenna. Somehow that long chromie sticks out to me and it's attention getting in the wrong way.


I'm sure someone here can photoshop these things onto it and that will give you a good idea of what I'm talking about.

Btw, I'm jealous that you have a Texas truck. That thing probably has NO rust on the underside.

I do like the current stance aLOT!!!

[koda6966]

I walked outside today after school.. and there was a VW bug that was higher than my stock Ranger. Instant depression. Now imagine if I lowered it!

>.<

I am starting to like the look though. I think it's grown on me. :fie:

[Ryan_1313]

insanejughead, thanks for the help, i've been thinking about most of the same stuff. now its more a matter of saving the money :shok:, anyway my plans for the truck consist of but is not in order of the following:

1. paint the front valance, and the grille black(for now, hopefully a billet grille soon)

2. shave the antenna completely.

3. smoke the taillights and third brake light.

4. window tint.

5. wheels and tires(probly 18's, if anyone has good ideas for wheels suggestions are appreciated)

6. headlights and clear corners plus HID lights.

but from what i read we are pretty much on the same page, which makes me feel better that i've got decent ideas.

[Insanejughead]

Hmm.. Yeah, I like all of your ideas except for the wheels. I'm not a fan of fat wide metal with no rubber, but to each his own.

Have you seen my ranger?

[Ryan_1313]

i have not, but if you want to post up some pics maybe i'll get some sort of brilliant idea for my project:icon_cheers:;missingteeth;

[Insanejughead]

I don't have any fresh ones uploaded into Photobucket, but here's a link that a friend put up for all to see.

http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/showthread.php?t=237444


There's also a video of what my TURBO! can do.

[triumphrider-1]

Ok - Here we are - two more versions . . .

Just off the bottom:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest2.jpg

And aligned with the bottom of the door:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest3.jpg

So which one do you all like?

I am partial to the one at the bottom of the door.

I like it at the bottom of the door, but I would do something like this:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2/triumphrider-1/RockerStripeTest3.jpg

The stripe wraping around the truck. That or have it run along the lower body line (the one a couple of inches above proposed stripe).

[alittlelow]

I guess i'll share too.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x82/alittlelow/DSC01266.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x82/alittlelow/DSC01265.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x82/alittlelow/DSC01264.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x82/alittlelow/DSC01263.jpg
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x82/alittlelow/DSC01262.jpg

[koda6966]

Hazmat, I keep having this stuck in my head for your truck.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r115/rdnx4life/Ranger%20Station/RockerStripeTest3copy.jpg

I'm a little sketchy with photoshop, so you might want to do it over. The idea was going from the bumper all the way back. I'm not sure if I like it better than the bottom of the door though.

[Hazmat Ranger]

Hey Koda - Here is the one like you made . . .

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest4.jpg

And another with a small border stripe at the top

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/RockerStripeTest5.jpg

I like it a little - but I am not saying I don't like it - I'll have to study it a bit. Thanks for the idea though . . .

[Hazmat Ranger]

Ryan - I don't know how I missed yours - nice Ranger. I am a tad North of you (4.5 Hours so to speak - LOL). I did what you are wanting to do and more. I think the antenna GONE gives it a cleaner look, but people hard notice it unless I tell them. Then they go "Oh wow - I didn't notice that" "DOH!" My headlights and corners came from e-bay and have driving lights in the but not HID . . . good luck with the build and keep us posted.


Jughead - YES Texas Rangers are Rust Free if the are taken care of, but sucks though if I decide to go North I will have to undercoat as I have NONE.

[Hazmat Ranger]

Ok here is one of her Sexy Ass :sexe: - maybe this should have been in the Garage Thread - nah she is still Work Safe . . . I didn't cut out the door or gate lines, but I am beginning to like it more :clapping: . . . Damn It Koda (j/k LOL).

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/SexyAss.jpg

[koda6966]

Oh no what have I caused!

I wonder if the local yard will let me trade my stocky bumper for a roll pan on a truck they just brought in.. I like the look of 'em.

[Insanejughead]

Do it Koda, do it!!!

[koda6966]

Do it Koda, do it!!!

They SHOULD at least give me a discount. I bought the stocky there just a few weeks ago. Haha.

I don't know, it depends on if the funds are available and I can find a cheap way of painting it to match.

When I go up to find rims for the Windstar I'll check it out.

[Hazmat Ranger]

If you don't ask the answer will always be NO . . . so what do you have to lose.

[Insanejughead]

Haz, I like your logic.


DO IT KODA, GO FOR IT!!!!

[koda6966]

I might stop up Saturday, depends on if the old man wants to pay for the gas up. He's gotta buy some Rims for winter to put on the van. They're having a $9.99 sale on them. :D

I'll ask the guy if I do go.

[Ryan_1313]

Ryan - I don't know how I missed yours - nice Ranger. I am a tad North of you (4.5 Hours so to speak - LOL). I did what you are wanting to do and more. I think the antenna GONE gives it a cleaner look, but people hard notice it unless I tell them. Then they go "Oh wow - I didn't notice that" "DOH!" My headlights and corners came from e-bay and have driving lights in the but not HID . . . good luck with the build and keep us posted. nice, you'll have to let me know if your ever down this way for anything, or if you know of any good car shows around. as for the shaved antenna and the clear corners i just think its going to give the truck a good "pop" factor:bling:.....i've never minded drawing attention:taunt:

[PFC Laird]

the clear corners i just think its going to give the truck a good "pop" factor:bling:.....i've never minded drawing attention:taunt:

*agrees*

you can find them for real cheap too, i got my clears for $10

[PFC Laird]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-94-95-96-97-RANGER-CLEAR-CORNER-LIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2 Q7c65Q3a15Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14Q QhashZitem250298748954QQitemZ250298748954

BAM $17, you usually see them in stylintruck for like 50 + shipping

[koda6966]

No luck on the Roll Pan. They switched out all the trucks with different ones, and scrapped the ones they took out.

I watched two mint Rangers get dropped into a crusher today.. so sad.

[Insanejughead]

I watched two mint Rangers get dropped into a crusher today.. so sad.

I'm sorry, but I'm getting nauseas and offended at that. I'm going to have to ask you to stop talking in such a negative way.


Seriously... that sucks that shit happens. Good sheetmetal... going to waste.



AAARRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[koda6966]

I'm sorry, but I'm getting nauseas and offended at that. I'm going to have to ask you to stop talking in such a negative way.
Seriously... that sucks that shit happens. Good sheetmetal... going to waste.
AAARRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Especially when they're paint code EG and have a good drivers bed side and fender on them. :bawling:

[Insanejughead]

What's paint code EG?

Mine is KE (Lapis Blue), that's about all I know.

[koda6966]

What's paint code EG?
Mine is KE (Lapis Blue), that's about all I know.

I don't know what it's called but it's the color of my truck.

['95 ranger]

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/sparkdic/100_0578.jpg

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp242/sparkdic/100_0563.jpg
97 exd cab, 4.0 5spd, djm beams in front, flipped rear, 01 stang GT 17's, misc shaved panels and pieces


damn that looks good with the stang rims on it, where did you get those headlights and corners...they're badass

[sparkdic]

thanks alot :icon_cheers: The lights all came from ebay about 3 years ago, they sell them off and on, same as the mirrors.

[volrath]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/mr_volrath/90%20ranger%205%20inch%20drop/SANY0301.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/mr_volrath/WI%20meet%203/SANY0319.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/mr_volrath/WI%20meet%203/SANY0324.jpg

this is my 90. with a 5 inch drop. but i have a full 7 inch drop in the rear now. much better

[rat_ranger]

some nice looking trucks showing up now. i cant wait to get back to the US and do more to mine.

[2fast55]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm27/2fast55/ranger/P1000408.jpg
Its lowered 2" with drop springs and shackle flip. I would say I wanted to go lower, but there are a lot of pretty nasty roads around here. More pics on the links in my sig.

[93-4.0L]

heres mine, only 2 recent ones i could find guess i need to take more...
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/cookboss302/CobraRs.jpg
after i got it back from my accident but thats a long story
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/cookboss302/truck2.jpg

[93-4.0L]

also the tires are 275/40/17 on 17x9 cobra r's all the way around

[Hazmat Ranger]

I Like It 93-4.0L - nice truck

[93-4.0L]

I Like It 93-4.0L - nice truck

Thank you, its been a work in progress since i got it 2 years ago, and it is my first vehicle so I feel very lucky to drive it daily and enjoy working on it whenever time and money permit,

[02spledge]

this is my 02'. its an xlt with a splash bed and will soon have an edge frontend....my spledge...lol

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/680409/fullsize/ranger-8.jpg

after a little "drop"

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/680374/fullsize/ranger-8-lowred-2.jpg

and some shaving...

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/680389/fullsize/ranger-6-lowered-2.jpg


now i just wish it looked like that now...the lowering was photoshopped....:secret:

[Knightrider]

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/mr_volrath/90%20ranger%205%20inch%20drop/SANY0301.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/mr_volrath/WI%20meet%203/SANY0319.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/mr_volrath/WI%20meet%203/SANY0324.jpg

this is my 90. with a 5 inch drop. but i have a full 7 inch drop in the rear now. much better

Thats a nice truck!

[Army]

Things are different already, but these are the latest pics.

Currently:
3/4 DJM and flip, Eagle 15's with General Altimax 215/60 skins. I do a lot of highway miles (255,000+ on the been-there meter), so I need high mileage rubber. K&N cold intake, throttle mod, air muffler and intake horn removed. APC seats on brackets I made. 1200w through a single Sony 10" sub in a custom box that is centered between the seats. Soon to be a full center console to house two 10" subs. All clear corners.

(sorry if the pics are too big)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/Messkit/IMG_3051.jpg?t=1225165237
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/Messkit/IMG_3081.jpg?t=1225165327
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/Messkit/IMG_3074.jpg?t=1225165408

[Zipity]

Beginning pictures

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zipitydoda/truck/DSC01972.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zipitydoda/truck/DSC01973.jpg

Its state sorta now

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zipitydoda/truck/DSC03073.jpg

Disregard the rear shakles they are on the truck flipped and in the right place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zipitydoda/truck/DSCI0096.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zipitydoda/truck/DSC02896.jpg


Hopefully it will be running after this weekend.. The computer went out in it and that is a bitch to get to.. And the blue bed will hopefully be white..

[DesertStorm]

looks good everyone

[koda6966]

Zipity, I REALLY like those tail lights.

[Zipity]

Thank you.. maybe I will have the truck running again soon. Been busy trying to fix a computer problem.

[ghost_rader]

here's my dd its not much, but it works for now

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/2607000-2607999/2607092_58_full.jpg


http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/2607000-2607999/2607092_55_full.jpg

[Crazythingsido2]

my bagged 86

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/Crazythingsido2/random%20truck%20photos/1013081735-03.jpg

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/Crazythingsido2/random%20truck%20photos/panejam031.jpg

[DangerangerHD]

I cant upload pics for some rerason check me out at cardomain

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3191818

Oh, and the guy with the mustang stripe, try body color matching the front bomper, make the stripe a little wider and take it all the way around. Oh yeah and go with the position everyone was agreeing on.

And to the guy with the bouncy back end, you need drop shocks out back and should check the bumpstops, I had the same problem.:icon_bounceblue:

Thanks for all the help everybody.

[valleyvinyl84]

my bagged 86

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/Crazythingsido2/random%20truck%20photos/1013081735-03.jpg

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo52/Crazythingsido2/random%20truck%20photos/panejam031.jpg

Dude your truck makes me wanna drop my 84 2wd longbed...... Mines already satin black too......IT"S A TWIN!!!!!!!!!!! :icon_thumby:

[lilrebelranger67]

ZIPITY!!!! if you did a tech article on how to do those tail lights and which caddy you jacked 'em from i would be forever grateful

[TS6034]

Hey Vallyvinyl84 how bout posting sum pics of your suspension setup?

[valleyvinyl84]

Hey Vallyvinyl84 how bout posting sum pics of your suspension setup?

Well right now my Ranger is stock height...... Or are ya talkin about my Chevy... That's far from lowered...:icon_confused:

[koda6966]

Well right now my Ranger is stock height...... Or are ya talkin about my Chevy... That's far from lowered...:icon_confused:

I think he meant Crazythingsido2. Not sure though.

It's an easy mistake for a newer person to think someone who quoted someone is the OP. I guess that they don't see the little square and where it says "Quote from...etc"

[valleyvinyl84]

I think he meant Crazythingsido2. Not sure though.

It's an easy mistake for a newer person to think someone who quoted someone is the OP. I guess that they don't see the little square and where it says "Quote from...etc"

Thinkin the same.

[TS6034]

Yup I meant that for crazythingsido. Now I see it was a quoted pic. Sorry...

[Crazythingsido2]

Dude your truck makes me wanna drop my 84 2wd longbed...... Mines already satin black too......IT"S A TWIN!!!!!!!!!!! :icon_thumby:

drop it>>>>>

[83bagged]

SUP TS6034 and crazy!

well heres mine

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/LTSspread_Dane.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/Sheetmetal004.jpg

and now im about to paint the inside of the bed
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/danebedwork004.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/danebedwork006.jpg

[Crazythingsido2]

SUP TS6034 and crazy!

well heres mine

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/LTSspread_Dane.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/Sheetmetal004.jpg

and now im about to paint the inside of the bed
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/danebedwork004.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/danebedwork006.jpg

so are you on trs too now?

[83bagged]

HEHE

why yes!

lol, i mainly came over here to ask some questions about a motor swap, and then i seen the "lowrider sectin"

oh and thats brushed on filler primer on the ford part. its all sanded now! :)

[Crazythingsido2]

i love that ford emblem. you dont know its there and then it is haha. its a great mod. but yeah theres not much in here for the lower crowd, so this is where i asked for my rear axle help

[83bagged]

yea, im prolly swappin to the 8.8 with discs when i do my motor swap!

[Crazythingsido2]

i was thinking the same thing but no one told me if they were the same width and im almost rubbing the bed sides as it is now

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

The Gen III and up Rangers have a 2" wider rear end. The disks add even more IIRC. The shock mounts and springs all match up the same though. I have a GenII rear in my '96 and won't go back. I am close to rubbing too, but different rims/backspacing can fix most problems.

James

[83bagged]

they say that they are 1.5" wider than ours crazy, we would have to have them shortened, but id do it for the rear discs

[ghost_rader]

they say that they are 1.5" wider than ours crazy, we would have to have them shortened, but id do it for the rear discs

the exploder rears are about 3" wider than your rear, the gen III drum brake rears are 1.5" wider.
check the tech section out, it has a very good section on rear axles. :icon_thumby:

[Crazythingsido2]

they say that they are 1.5" wider than ours crazy, we would have to have them shortened, but id do it for the rear discs

couldnt we just swap the drums for the dics. and im not going to swap im definatly going to get a track loc for my 7.5

[83bagged]

i guess you could, but why when you just look for a lil newer with discs already, itd save you money from buying calipers and rotors.

but im looking to get a turbo coupe or just turbo my carb 2.3 right now. once i figure out which one im going to look for a disc explo rearend

[Crazythingsido2]

sounds like its going to be crazy

[rat_ranger]

here are a couple non driveway shots of my truck. the pics were taken in the guadalupe mountains, right by the texas NM border. it was about 6am when I took them. I was about 600 miles from home at that point afinished this trip up at 718 miles on the odometer.
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/7296/cimg0018kx6.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0018kx6.jpg)
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/5411/cimg0020ld1.th.jpg (http://img73.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0020ld1.jpg)

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

rat ranger, very nice and CLEAN! I am digging it for sure. I always thought 20's looked to big but your truck has proven me wrong.

How did you do your rotor swaps and what size rim has to be run to clear them?

James

[rat_ranger]

The rear I used the caliper bracket from northracecarsand the cobra soft line. the front I got the hubs and caliper spacers from a guy that goes by racin' ranger on RPS. you have to run atleast 17s to clear the brakes so I have a 17in steel for spare. in the front of an Ibeam truck you have to have the newer spindle that has the bolt on calipers. Total for the entire brake swap was abut 1300, thats for rotors, brackets, the new hubs and adapters, new front bearings(figured might as well while it was apart), cobra lines for the rear, calipers(these could be cheaper as I used new 10th ann. calipers) and fluid. it al bolts on, you just have to drill the hole in the front line out to 7/16 for the mustang banjo bolt.

[Trooper Thorn]

This is my '95. Finally got the fuel lines bent and extended and the elctrical gremlins resolved and fired it up for the first time in over a year yesterday.

And for the record I hate the term lowrider. A lowrider is something specific and doesn't encompass all lowered vehicles.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee41/wrpettitt/PA020009.jpg

[Crazythingsido2]

its called a minitruck

[Hazmat Ranger]

Trooper - What rims/center caps are those? Lookin good man - keep us posted.

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

they look like the stock steelies painted black. Just took a set off the 95 I have. I was wishig I could afford that look in 17's

James

[venom97]

heres my 03 with a 4/7 drop

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/venom_97/ranger/HPIM5737.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/venom_97/ranger/HPIM5833.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/venom_97/ranger/HPIM5745pl.jpg

[valleyvinyl84]

heres my 03 with a 4/7 drop

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q240/venom_97/ranger/HPIM5737.jpg


LOVE the rims! :icon_thumby:

[Z3CHYD]

here's my 97 ranger. monoleafs/shackle flip in the back, and cut springs 2-1/2 in the front (poor mans drop lol) Shaved door handles, antenna, and tailgate handle, frenched liscense plate in the tailgate. K&N intake system, header, custom side exit exhaust out the side of the body, functional hoodscoop:icon_thumby:
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/index.php?n=821
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/index.php?n=820
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/index.php?n=819
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/index.php?n=818

[koda6966]

I like the tailgate, do it yourself or buy a kit?

[Z3CHYD]

I like the tailgate, do it yourself or buy a kit?

It was all done on a stock tailgate, still needs smoothing over:icon_thumby:
yea and i still have to put the handle on the inside of the gate, im planning on putting the liscense plate on the tailgate, and getting a smoothed rollpan sometime, either ill buy one or make one, not sure yet, i want to get it on the road first lol

[Mullenaxiv]

heres a pic of my ranger, 5/5.5 drop . its about to go in the garage for some repairs and a good going over. http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp249/mullenaxiv/Image-21.jpg

[83bagged]

sorry, double post

[83bagged]

This is my '95. Finally got the fuel lines bent and extended and the elctrical gremlins resolved and fired it up for the first time in over a year yesterday.

And for the record I hate the term lowrider. A lowrider is something specific and doesn't encompass all lowered vehicles.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee41/wrpettitt/PA020009.jpg

its about time wynn! stilll looks good bro! i never noticed the Yellow racing seats????

Trooper - What rims/center caps are those? Lookin good man - keep us posted.

stock rims with bronco II center caps. i have the same on mine

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newcentercaps001.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newcentercaps003.jpg

[Hazmat Ranger]

:icon_surprised:

I never saw that last pic coming - dayam man - that is sweet. I really like the stock look to it and then "BAM" she lays out.

Good Job:icon_thumby:

I like the rims, I may go that route with a 15" rim . . .

[Fast Fords]

KODA! the EG stands for electric currant red (same as my truck)! and DROP IT! your truck would look good lowered..and i can't wait to lower mine in the spring :yahoo:

heres what my truck looked like; currently looks like. i think she'll look hot lowered!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=128425&l=6e954&id=1134704895


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=152995&l=59965&id=1134704895
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=128426&l=0e03e&id=1134704895

[Z3CHYD]

My 97 2.3L 5-speed "poor boy lowered" (any questions please ask) :)
I got some plans for this one :):icon_bounceblue:http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2869/1021/32170510022_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2869/1021/32170510021_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2869/1021/32170510012_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2869/1021/32170510011_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2869/1021/32170510010_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2869/1021/32170510007_large.jpg

[koda6966]

Electric Current Red? Sounds pretty cool. Now when people ask me what color my truck is I'll say that instead of Purplish Maroonish Pinkish Red.

[Fast Fords]

Electric Current Red? Sounds pretty cool. Now when people ask me what color my truck is I'll say that instead of Purplish Maroonish Pinkish Red.

haha it IS a hell of a lot better than P-M-P-R! thats great :icon_rofl:

[LowerIGoTheMoreSheLikesIt]

its about time wynn! stilll looks good bro! i never noticed the Yellow racing seats????



stock rims with bronco II center caps. i have the same on mine

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newcentercaps001.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newcentercaps003.jpg

dude this truck is sweet!!!!! i was wonder what do u have in the front did u change it to control arms?

[TS6034]

He's still on I-beams. But he had custom tublar mounts for the upper bag brackets. Its a sweet truck. I give him alot of credit because he built that truck outside in the elements. I have a full shop and my progress on my truck is slower than my box turtle in the winter!

[Hazmat Ranger]

KODA! the EG stands for electric currant red (same as my truck)! and DROP IT! your truck would look good lowered..and i can't wait to lower mine in the spring :yahoo: i think she'll look hot lowered!

Well wonder no more my friend . . .:icon_confused:

This should be in another thread. before Koda yells at me, but what the hell - here she is fresh from the digital chop shop: :icon_thumby:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/rangergt/n1134704895_152995_6129MOD.jpg

[Fast Fords]

Hazmat you rock! that looks pretty nice right there..now to save the dough to do it is the next thing..thanks a bunch for opening my eyes lmao!!! :headbang: :yahoo:

[Hazmat Ranger]

Hazmat you rock! that looks pretty nice right there..now to save the dough to do it is the next thing..thanks a bunch for opening my eyes lmao!!! :headbang: :yahoo:

No problem man - now lets see it DONE - LOL. Keep us posted when you do it. And get some lights in those bird catchers - Pro Comp 55's fit perfect and have good lighting.

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

Have you tried the Pro Comp 55's in the valance? The lense fits perfectly in the hole. I had them in mine, yeah they worked well, but I couldn't get enough angle on them to aim them properly. You would have to shave the inside of the valance around the light hole.

James

[Hazmat Ranger]

Have you tried the Pro Comp 55's in the valance? The lense fits perfectly in the hole. I had them in mine, yeah they worked well, but I couldn't get enough angle on them to aim them properly. You would have to shave the inside of the valance around the light hole.

James

Mine fit perfectly and the angle is perfect - of course they are a little loose and are aiming down right now :annoyed: - LOL. But I fabbed my own brackets and got the lights aimed the way I wanted. But yeah I like em a lot. :icon_thumby:

[Fast Fords]

No problem man - now lets see it DONE - LOL. Keep us posted when you do it. And get some lights in those bird catchers - Pro Comp 55's fit perfect and have good lighting.

i am definately gonna fit some lights..but i really liked the bird-catching thing haha...i gotta get outta debt first and get my @$$ to school, then she will get lowered..I can't wait and for sure i will keep you guys posted! Haven't decided if i should turbo the monkey first or lower it..depends on the ease of either install :icon_cheers:

[Casper98]

here's mine
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/IMG_9269.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/IMG_9253.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/105-0596_IMG.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/106-0606_IMG.jpg

[Hazmat Ranger]

Very Nice Casper98 and Welcome to TRS

[doorgunner]

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr5/doorgunner118/Streetrod2-1.jpg :icon_rofl:

[Hazmat Ranger]

Are those the opposite of DUBS, I think they are called NUBS:icon_rofl::icon_rofl:

And talk about an old school wooden frame, I know I know - a custom Flintstones truck . . . Got some good shoes - that gonna be a b**** running 700 miles.:icon_surprised::icon_thumby::icon_twisted:

[doorgunner]

I shaved the windshield wipers to give the cowl a smoooooth look (& put the wipers on the inside of the windshield so they'd be hidden). Gonna notch the frame w/ 2"X6"s to get it really Low.
Edit: :icon_confused:good shoes? :icon_confused:Flintstones?............Oh! I get it! Waaaaaahaaaaa(wheez)haaaWahahaha(cough)hahhaaaaaa

[grey ghost]

And talk about an old school wooden frame

hazmat wouldn't that be one of those high tech soap box derby trucks now?:icon_rofl: just joking that truck is starting to look great..:icon_thumby:

[Hazmat Ranger]

I put the wipers on the inside of the windshield so they'd be hidden.
I see - for those steamy cruising nights with the misses . . .

:sexe:

:hottubfun:

:icon_rofl::icon_thumby::icon_thumby::icon_thumby:

[doorgunner]

I'm m-barresed to admit
that........we.....don't...
:dunno:don't......:sexe::icon_surprised:
SMOKE! :icon_rofl:

[Insanejughead]

I'm m-barresed to admit
that........we.....don't...
:dunno:don't......:sexe::icon_surprised:
SMOKE! :icon_rofl:

Hey... it saves money.



Then again... when does smoking fog up a window?


Hahahaha!

[#1]

:icon_thumby:



Does anybody know how much this one has been dropped? I really like the look, and want mine to sit like this.




17 years old limited budget, but hey its a start, im happy for now, soon to come are wheels and tires. :icon_hornsup::taunt:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/Ryan_1313/3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/Ryan_1313/2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a220/Ryan_1313/1.jpg

[SykoRanger88]

does any1 have a picture of a 1st gen ranger that has a 2/2 or 2/3 drop so i know what to expect when i drop mine? thanks, nice trucks btw ill post mine up here soon maybe i havent seen any yet that look like mine.

[sean9721]

:icon_thumby:

Does anybody know how much this one has been dropped? I really like the look, and want mine to sit like this.

3/4

[#1]

3/4

Thanks.

.

[#1]

.

Here's my lowered ride... it's not a Ranger, but...

I like how it turned out, especially considering it only cost $30 to lower it.

It has a 5.0, AWD, and Explorer 8.8

The back seats are folded down for photographical purposes, but were always kept up otherwise.




http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s91/supercharged232/Explorer/5-16-08006.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s91/supercharged232/Explorer/5-16-08003.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s91/supercharged232/Explorer/5-16-08009.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s91/supercharged232/Explorer/5-16-08011.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s91/supercharged232/Explorer/5-16-08013.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/mudmonkey/6-30-08013.jpg

[constant_projecttruck]

does any1 have a picture of a 1st gen ranger that has a 2/2 or 2/3 drop so i know what to expect when i drop mine? thanks, nice trucks btw ill post mine up here soon maybe i havent seen any yet that look like mine.

I got my 86 2/2 right now....Ill post pics when Im done work or you can check it out at my cardomain below.

[constant_projecttruck]

Okay what a long a$$ day.....here pics of 2/2 as promised.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0309091303.jpg
This is right after.....

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0322091859.jpg
And this is after they settled and sagged under the V8. They sagged/settled about 1/2 inch.

[JoshT]

What did you do for lowering that Explorer? I'm guessing cranking the torsion bars to lower the front, and shackle/hangar flip on the back. If the components needed (for a distant future potential project) were to ever fall into place I would like to play with lowering a 5.0 AWD Explorer chassis.

[#1]

Lowering the Explorer was easy...

You guessed right about the front - I just took the adjusting bolts out and the keys rested up in the crossmember. You will need a camber kit also before an alignment, the kit is about $30 at parts stores and installs real easy, or the alignment shop can do it.

The rear of the Explorers have the spring under the axle, so I bought a cheap block kit from AutoZone. The hole on the block for the centering pin needed drilled out just a bit bigger, otherwise it was a simple installation.

[SykoRanger88]

Okay what a long a$$ day.....here pics of 2/2 as promised.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0309091303.jpg
This is right after.....

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0322091859.jpg
And this is after they settled and sagged under the V8. They sagged/settled about 1/2 inch.

nice, i can finally see what its gonna look like before i do mine, the only thing im unsure of is whether i want to remove a leaf spring because it would be nice for it to be level looking, but then again i dont know if its gonna cause alot of harm, the most i haul is an atv in the bed and an atv on a very small trailer, and they way it is now it barely squats hauling both those, thanks.

[constant_projecttruck]

I dont know aabout removing leafs...ivenevr heard of anything coming out of it. Especially for hauling I would def flip the hangers first or flip the axle over the springs. Those leafs will sag quickly if you alter them at all.

[doorgunner]

warning***warning......the short, fat, bottom overload leaf keeps the truck from squatting with a load in the bed----don't mess with the springs by removing any "leaves" if ur gonna carry anything heavier than ur wife/girlfriend!:icon_surprised:

[Hazmat Ranger]

X1000 ^^ - Illegalconcepts did that to his and his truck slowly got lower and lower as the springs sagged and then he HAD to replace them . . . you can get mono lowering leaf springs though - best bet when messing with the rear leaf stack.

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

I don't know about those mono-leaf springs...............at least the factory ones SUCK. Buddy of mine had them on his Ranger and any time you put more then 100lbs the back started to sag. I've had fridges in mine with little suspension drop.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY PART OF THE SPRING PACK! Been there, done that, bought the shirt, used shirt as rag while I installed new springs.

James

[constant_projecttruck]

DO NOT REMOVE ANY PART OF THE SPRING PACK! Been there, done that, bought the shirt, used shirt as rag while I installed new springs.

James

LOL I remember you saying something very close to that to the last guy that wanted to take apart his leaf springs!

[SykoRanger88]

lol, okay thanks for heads up i will just flip shackles, as far as flipping the axle over the springs does anyone know how much more it would drop combined with a shackle flip? like 3 or 4 inch? and is this a safe way to drop? thanks

[constant_projecttruck]

with a shackle flip and axle flip you will get 5 - 7 inchs of drop...plus you can always add blocks if you'll clear the frame and bed.

[flamingx]

This is my '97 Explorer 2WD, lowered 2 1/2" in the front and 2" in the rear, Rims coming soon (old skool steel painted to match the top half of the truck with chrome centers and rings) rubber will most likely be 235/70R15 fronts and 255/70R15 rears (depends on cost).

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt5/flamingx468/EXNOW.jpg

[sean9721]

This is my 96. I have a 4" drop on the rear. I'm doing a 2" drop on the front once i buy the adjustable camber bushings.

http://i40.tinypic.com/2vuis6b.png

http://i40.tinypic.com/2hh2gbs.jpg

[Casper98]

here's some new ones from this weekend

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0213.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0224.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0231.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0235.jpg

[Yvan]

You guys got nice trucks, i'll take pictures of mine this week end and i'll post it here.

[Yvan]

Here's mine.:rockon:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2198/4601/30494800022_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2198/4601/30494800023_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2198/4601/30494800024_large.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2198/4601/30494800014_large.jpg

[jvs8864]

Yvan wuts the deal with your head lights?
id like to do the same thing to my '86

[flyingbrick]

Yvan wuts the deal with your head lights?
id like to do the same thing to my '86

If i had to guess I'd say tinted Plexi thats cut just right.

[Yvan]

If i had to guess I'd say tinted Plexi thats cut just right.

Right on!

[constant_projecttruck]

Yvan please tell me you don't drive that beauty in these canadian winters!? Nice ride man.

[Yvan]

Yvan please tell me you don't drive that beauty in these canadian winters!? Nice ride man.

No for shure, it sleep in a freind garage all winter long, it's only a week that i get it for summer.

My winter ride is an Explorer XLT 2003:headbang:.

[constant_projecttruck]

My winter ride is an Explorer XLT 2003:headbang:.

NICE! My winter beater is a 91 Metro with 2800 watts of bass in the hatch!!

[sean9721]

I think I need to cut a little more off of the front coils to make it sit perfectly level.

http://img1.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/3870455358f4443b6ed464d19bbe197ea9dbf92.jpg

http://img8.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/3870454df79b628c44106d13e3091db48a8f74b.jpg

http://img6.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/387046282930d91b93c099299e3dfc21cadd526.jpg

http://img5.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/3870463229d2b942d9d599bf460a67f9215c410.jpg

http://img8.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/387046444983d38227a28e736919950d363f54f.jpg

http://img4.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/387046526a69b7c8ca1a7f381a2735fbf694ae9.jpg

http://img5.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/3870/38704662422d1e74c4d9fdc704c502d8ead53c1.jpg

[SoloRanger]

I think I need to cut a little more off of the front coils to make it sit perfectly level.



Remember kids only you can prevent cutting:icon_thumby:

[Hazmat Ranger]

Remember kids only you can prevent cutting:icon_thumby:

X1000

[SykoRanger88]

heres the beater...lol, lotta work i still wanna do to it...

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z271/87HuskyWr430/000_0109.jpg

[constant_projecttruck]

My current project.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0613091459.jpg
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0615091946.jpg
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0613091712.jpg
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0615091946a.jpg
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0615091942.jpg

For some reason first pic looks like theres a huge dent in the fender...but there really isn't. Hope you like it will all be black tommorow.

[Casper98]

here's some new ones
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0324.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0325.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/Rolemodel42/DSC_0339.jpg

[sean9721]

Here's an update on mine:

http://img0.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/4137/41374406d5464eb390b28f432bfb47d39d23667.jpg

http://img4.uploadhouse.com/fileuploads/4137/413744405318394c09ec794ac298d4e05c4188a.jpg

[B2 Addict]

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newcentercaps001.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/newcentercaps003.jpg

:drool:--:drool:--:drool:--:drool:
Holy S?#!, that thing is so friggin SWEEEEET!!! I love "stockers" on bags!! :icon_thumby:Nice job man!
:drool:--:drool:--:drool:--:drool:

[5twnty7]

almost done with the suspension......then a little more body work n off to paint

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/racerofmx527/021.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n229/racerofmx527/029.jpg

[constant_projecttruck]

why didn't you shave the mirrors? I don't like mirrors on Gen 3's but I'm sure my opinion means nothing on the internet.

[Mechanickid]

A rear shot of my 1990 ex cab. Static dropped, 302ci, T-5 trans, 3.73 Trac-loc

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk181/TS6034/Ranger002.jpg[/IMG]

Where did you ever get those clear tails!!!:headbang:

[5twnty7]

why didn't you shave the mirrors? I don't like mirrors on Gen 3's but I'm sure my opinion means nothing on the internet.

cause i dont like that look, theres a few i have seen shaved and it just seemed like a huge blank spot.

[constant_projecttruck]

cause i dont like that look, theres a few i have seen shaved and it just seemed like a huge blank spot.

understood. It looks slick what color you going with?

[flamingx]

cause i dont like that look, theres a few i have seen shaved and it just seemed like a huge blank spot.

Not to mention, in most areas, the law states you most have atleast a drivers side door mount mirror and a windsheild mounted rearveiw (as long as the rear window isn't obstucted, in which case you must have a passenger side mirror as well)
At least it's law where we live constant_projecttruck. I don't know how your Black one ever passed the safety without mirrors.

[5twnty7]

understood. It looks slick what color you going with?

im goin with the oem grey that it originally was, but ima add a black pearl to the clear to give it a lil extra pop.

[constant_projecttruck]

Not to mention, in most areas, the law states you most have atleast a drivers side door mount mirror and a windsheild mounted rearveiw (as long as the rear window isn't obstucted, in which case you must have a passenger side mirror as well)
At least it's law where we live constant_projecttruck. I don't know how your Black one ever passed the safety without mirrors.

I bought one of those 12 dollar round chrome drip rail clip on mirrors for the safety.

[flamingx]

I bought one of those 12 dollar round chrome drip rail clip on mirrors for the safety.

I thought it may have been something like that.

[doorgunner]

IN THE BEGINNING.........2008

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr5/doorgunner118/Streetrod2-1.jpg :icon_rofl:



LAST WEEK............
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr5/doorgunner118/Streetrod2009.jpg

[ILLEGALCONCEPTS]

doorgunner, all those voices in your head must be making some kind of sense. That thing looks sick!

James

[fmxfreak]

love the minivan. lol jk. thats a really nice build

[TS6034]

Where did you ever get those clear tails!!!:headbang:

Good question, I have no idea! I bought them back in 2000. It took alot of searching just to find clear tails for that truck. Now they make all sorts of different ones. I'm gunna use them on the red truck until I get some different ones. They have the red LED's in em.

[TS6034]

Doorgunner, I second what Illegalconcepts said. That thing looks great! No, not the minivan. Your...umm....ranger? LOL

[lowlowranger]

My current project.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv268/305ranger/0613091459.jpg


For some reason first pic looks like theres a huge dent in the fender...but there really isn't. Hope you like it will all be black tommorow.

is the frame mini notched?

[irishblessing]

Casper98 your the only other person ive seen with your emblem on your grille in the same spot as mine i like that look

[erocka1982]

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx36/erocka1982/971.jpg

http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx36/erocka1982/97.jpg

my old 97. slammed shaved and swapped(302) from a 99 mountaineer!
oh yea, it had a transfer case! :headbang:

[twiztid1]

Hey Guys,
I haven't been on here in a while, but here's a couple of pics of my project.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/IMG00006-20091015-0930.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/IMG00027-20091108-1749.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/IMG00030-20091108-1804.jpg

[slammedxonair]

lookin good!

[Captain Fuzzy]

Hey Guys,
I haven't been on here in a while, but here's a couple of pics of my project.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/IMG00006-20091015-0930.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/IMG00027-20091108-1749.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d178/snooptodd/IMG00030-20091108-1804.jpg


lookin great if mine wasnt 4wd i would try to slam it or atleast a 4/5 drop

[83bagged]

:drool:--:drool:--:drool:--:drool:
Holy S?#!, that thing is so friggin SWEEEEET!!! I love "stockers" on bags!! :icon_thumby:Nice job man!
:drool:--:drool:--:drool:--:drool:

thanks dude, heres ya'll a lil update

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/65.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/63.jpg
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm165/83LOWrange/69.jpg

[Chance]

83 and twizted... Sick! Like I needed yet another idea for another project... minitrucks are starting to look reeeeeaaaallll good right now.

[koda6966]

That's crazy.

[lil_ford]

2002 ford ranger 3/5 drop on 22" boss 304

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h280/dirtboarderyz10/DSC00935.jpg

[93-4.0L]

My 93 with 275/40s on all 4 corners on 17 inch cobra R's and a few other things.

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz33/acook024/Ranger1.jpg

[sean9721]

96. 4/6 dropped. Drop beams with 1" cut coils. Flip kit and flipped shackles for 6". Tire size is 225/50/17.

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt187/sean972111/4-6/100_0544.jpg

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt187/sean972111/4-6/100_0481.jpg

http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt187/sean972111/4-6/100_0421.jpg

[Epixstar]

here is my 89 no drop yet but its in the works when it warms uphttp://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/135/l_e7512bf115b64ca3b60945e14636c3b7.jpg

[olranger]

here is my ranger the first picture is what it looks like and the second pic is what i want it to look like.
http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab64/mtzfd26/truckparts002.jpg

http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab64/mtzfd26/1_truck_parts_002MOD-1.jpg

[2.3 lowranger]

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh151/middle_22/mytruck.jpg



http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh151/middle_22/mytruck-1.jpg



http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh151/middle_22/IMAG0270-Copy.jpg


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh151/middle_22/IMAG0225-1.jpg


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh151/middle_22/rab.jpg


http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh151/middle_22/rag.jpg