how do i flip my 1994 ford rangers axle

94rangerdude · Apr 12, 2009

i have a 1994 ford ranger reg. cab long bed 2wd. i have fiberglass leaf springs and i was wondering how i flip the axle to on top of the springs to give it a little lower of a drop...? any suggestions??? and pics would help a great deal too.

thanks, brandon

scotts90ranger · Apr 12, 2009

you would have to weld on a new spring perch, that's about it, but you do realize that is going to drop it like 4", right?

if you only want a little bit lower you can flip the rear spring hangers so the shackle works the other way, I think there's 6 rivits to grind off to do this, replace them with 1/2" bolts, I believe you have to swap the hangers side to side and drill some new holes, but is otherwise pretty straight forward. if I remember right this gives about 2" of drop and a little bit better ride

Casper98 · Apr 12, 2009

Buy a flip kit and some lift shackles, or flip your hangers like stated above

Hazmat Ranger · Apr 12, 2009

scotts90ranger said:
you would have to weld on a new spring perch, that's about it, but you do realize that is going to drop it like 4", right?

if you only want a little bit lower you can flip the rear spring hangers so the shackle works the other way, I think there's 6 rivits to grind off to do this, replace them with 1/2" bolts, I believe you have to swap the hangers side to side and drill some new holes, but is otherwise pretty straight forward. if I remember right this gives about 2" of drop and a little bit better ride

You do NOT need new perches welded on. A DJM flip kit has the U Shaped locators for the top of the spring and lines it up on the under side of the original perch as you can see here:

So no perch welding necessary . . . there is more information in the Tech Library about flipping the rear axle. If you have any troubles or get stuck - check back. My write up is in the current TRS Magazine . . .

94rangerdude · Apr 12, 2009

thanks you guys i really appreciate the help, im gonna flip it and ill have the pics up when i get it done.

thanks,
brandon

Insanejughead · Apr 14, 2009

Since you have a fiberglass spring, it's not going to lower it as much as a set of steel springs would.

I want to see pics too when you're done. God bless and have fun!

PFC Laird · Apr 30, 2009

here's a better view of what hazmat's got

and my 94 short bed with 3/4 djm drop kit

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