Lowering and and weight reduction = alignable?

[simpleman]

I have a 88 2wd 2.3 Lb Regular cab Ranger.
I am looking to lower it possibly 2 inches in the front via lowering coils.
And possibly 2 inches in the rear via the shackle flip.
I will at the same time be reducing weight in the front end via Manual steering, Manual brakes,Battery moved to back,Gas tank moved to back,No A/C,Headers,Etc.
Truck will have a aluminum flatbed. So not much weight in the rear either.
I would also like to use 195/65/14 Tires on 5.5 inch wide wheels.
Will this be alignable?
If so what camber bushings will I need?
Anyone see any problems with this setup?
Thanks for your time
Mike

 

[jfl1960]

Did a 3 inch drop via springs in my 1988 2WD Ranger build, major negative camber, then installed a 5.0L and that made it worse, currently I am sourcing camber slugs for the front end. Drop beams would have been best solution. Will post back once I have mine corrected. Check my cardomain site below for a shot of the negative camber after installing the 3" lowering springs.

Update:

Have been poking around and the most adjustable I have found for the 1983-1988 Ranger is the Ingallis part number 43501, advertises up to 3 1/8 degree, can be found here:

http://www.ultrarev.com/43501-p6.html?printable=Y&&cat=0

Or here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ingalls-Alig-Caster-Camber-Bushing-Ford-Ranger-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem483ad38624QQitemZ310224586276QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[simpleman]

Thank you for the response!
So I think I am understanding that the lowering and less weight should produce equalizing conditions then.
Do the bushings work on 83-88 ?
I thought they were only capable of 2 degrees.

 

[jfl1960]

There are several types of weight reduction conditions that would enhance the performance of your vehicle, the ideal weight distribution is 50/50 front to rear, that is not going to happen on a ranger, lowering the truck lowers the center of gravity thus reducing body roll and improves handling, that coupled with the right shocks and sway bars can make your Ranger handle like a go cart.
balancing the weight is important, thus moving your engine back and low in the engine bay is a good thing in helping to get closer to a 50/50 front to rear. move battery to bed and going with manual steering box, removes weight from in front of the front wheel center and improve the weight distribution thus improving handling. lots of info available just gotta read, read read. Good luck.
As for the amount of camber correction, the slugs I posted advertise 3 1/8 degree, haven't installed mine yet so cannot speak to the accuracy of that advertisement. they are advertised as compatible with 83-88 Rangers check the link..