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Ranger lean


MSGia

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Good evening all, had a question about the ranger lean. I wanted to lower my truck 4/5 but my truck leans to one side very badly. The fender gap difference from left to right is 1 1/4 inches, put some value below…

Driver Front: 1 1/2”
Driver Rear: 2 1/2”
Passenger Front: 2 3/4”
Passenger Rear: 3 3/4”

my truck is already lowered 2/3, but should I address the lean before moving forward or ignore it? I already know why the lean is happening. Y’all think a 1.25 inch coil spacer would solve it at least in the front?
 


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Apparently you think the coil springs up front are the problem?
 

MSGia

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Well, people are saying all rangers kinda lean because battery, driver, and gas tank are on one side
Apparently you think the coil springs up front are the problem?
 

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I have a 5/3 drop using Belltech 3" springs and DJM lower arm, and DJM flip kit. Mine had a noticeable lean when I first did it, but now after a year, the height difference is barely noticeable. I think there's a 3/4" difference between left and right. I was also thinking about relocating the battery to the right, front corner of the bed.
 

MSGia

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4, 5
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235,55,17
I have a 5/3 drop using Belltech 3" springs and DJM lower arm, and DJM flip kit. Mine had a noticeable lean when I first did it, but now after a year, the height difference is barely noticeable. I think there's a 3/4" difference between left and right. I was also thinking about relocating the battery to the right, front corner of the bed.
I thought I would revisit this thread now that I did the 4/5 DJM kit for anyone looking for info. The difference from left to right went down to 3/4" which is so much better and less noticeable. I am still debating trying to reduce it by cutting 1/2" off the passenger coil spring and using blocks in the rear, but I don't notice it that much so it doesn't bother me much anymore.
 

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