slingshot
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Getting ready to drop my '99 ext cab... thinking 4"/4" as it sits pretty level right now--front end is pretty high. Thinking about the DJM 4/5 kit with the Bell Tech shackles to bring it back up 1" in the rear. I have a few questions.
First, if I still intend to do some light hauling/towing (nothing heavy, maybe a ATV or tow a light utility trailer) do I need to notch the frame? Second, what shocks? DJM? Doetsh (sp) Nitro Slammers? Other? Third, will I need a custom transmission crossmember for clearance with this drop? I will occasioanally venture down some dirt roads with my ATV and trailer... Lastly, what 17" Mustang wheel will fit best with my planned drop and my hubs/fenders? Mach One? '99 Cobra? '95 Cobra R? I want something that will fill the wheelwells without rubbing and hopefully without a big spacer to clear the hubs on the front.
I know--lots of questions, I've been lurking for a while... driving my Ranger for a few months and fixing all the little maintenance things. It's coming along nicely and really starting to look good. About ready to take the plunge and drop it... Thanks for any tips!
First, if I still intend to do some light hauling/towing (nothing heavy, maybe a ATV or tow a light utility trailer) do I need to notch the frame? Second, what shocks? DJM? Doetsh (sp) Nitro Slammers? Other? Third, will I need a custom transmission crossmember for clearance with this drop? I will occasioanally venture down some dirt roads with my ATV and trailer... Lastly, what 17" Mustang wheel will fit best with my planned drop and my hubs/fenders? Mach One? '99 Cobra? '95 Cobra R? I want something that will fill the wheelwells without rubbing and hopefully without a big spacer to clear the hubs on the front.
I know--lots of questions, I've been lurking for a while... driving my Ranger for a few months and fixing all the little maintenance things. It's coming along nicely and really starting to look good. About ready to take the plunge and drop it... Thanks for any tips!