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Parts needed for lowering 7/9?


LoneRanger3O2

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I want to lower my 84.....7" front, 9" in the rear....what do I need? I've heard lowering springs but cant find any that go that low. What shocks do I need? Do I need to get lowering i-beams also?
 


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My expertise is more with the newer '98-'11, so I might not be 100% correct.

The 1st 3/4 drop comes from DJM dream beams/rear axle flip - you need the dream beams to be able to align it.

Belltech no longer carries coils for the '84, but I believe the '89-'97 coils are same. Which would get you another 2 in front. And the lowering hanger from Belltech will get you 2 or 4" in back for sure.

Along with the lowering hangers, you will need a 'c' notch kit - Belltech sells them as do others.

So, 5/6 or 5/8 can be accomplished with 'commercial' parts. You can get another inch on the rear with a drop block.

Lowering another 2" in front is going to require cutting coils, and you will be at/beyond the limit to align it.
 
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I'd look at an Explorer rear swap at this time, as it is already flipped, compared to your stock Ranger axle, and good for about 3 to 5 inches as is.
 
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