How to lower the rear?

[85_Ranger4x4]

Comparing apples to hammers but I put longer shackles in my '85 to lift it, the rear shackle arrangement is the same as a '19+.

My '02 F-150 is like what @cbxer55 refers to with his Lightning, the shackle is below the spring.

 

[HenryMac]

@HenryMac

Any chance you have the shackle picture?

 

[don4331]

My truck wasn't that clean by the time I had it home from the dealer.

So, like an Explorer with the rear shackle across the frame rail. No opportunity of shackle flip there.

 

[55trucker]

Here is a photo of a 2019 Ranger rear suspension.

• Longer shackles will raise the back of the truck.

A reputable spring shop could re-arch the mono-leaf and that would lower the truck. However that will put the mono-leaf very close to the helper spring. You'll likely lose hauling capacity, towing capacity and ride quality.

Happy Trails!

Aaaaaaaaah........now that I see the mono leaf, that's a somewhat heavy leaf. how much weight can one throw into the box?

 

[Blmpkn]

Aaaaaaaaah........now that I see the mono leaf, that's a somewhat heavy leaf. how much weight can one throw into the box?

Max payload is like 1800 pounds or something crazy like that.

 

[HenryMac]

Aaaaaaaaah........now that I see the mono leaf, that's a somewhat heavy leaf. how much weight can one throw into the box?

Depends on driveline and cab type. Here is the data per Ford.

 

[Tinmender1963]

A kit for lowering is supposedly in the works by Belltech with a due date of sometime this summer.

 

[Ranger850]

I dont tow trailers, I dont haul much of anything,
What are my options?

Remove the "helper" leaf Looks like there is a small (1/4"?) plate under the helper leaf. ( highlighted in yellow) That plus the helper leaf might give 1"- 1.5" of drop.

 

[HenryMac]

Remove the "helper" leaf Looks like there is a small (1/4"?) plate under the helper leaf. ( highlighted in yellow) That plus the helper leaf might give 1"- 1.5" of drop.
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Every Ranger has nearly a 3" rake from the factory.

So you are suggesting ruining the rated load carrying capacity for a 1" drop?

 

[Ranger850]

Every Ranger has nearly a 3" rake from the factory.

So you are suggesting ruining the rated load carrying capacity for a 1" drop?

Yes. He said he doesn't tow or haul that much. Which means he is willing to sacrifice load capacity.

 

[JohnnyO]

A kit for lowering is supposedly in the works by Belltech with a due date of sometime this summer.

Lowering - Belltech

www.belltech.com

 

[Tinmender1963]

I purchased and installed the Belltech kit this past week. The kit is very well made and the installation was pretty straight forward. I lowered the front 2.5 inches and the rear 5.0 inches

 

[Ranger850]

I purchased and installed the Belltech kit this past week. The kit is very well made and the installation was pretty straight forward. I lowered the front 2.5 inches and the rear 5.0 inches

That is the BEST looking stance I have seen on these "new" Rangers. Great Looking Truck, and thanks for the pics.

 

[HenryMac]

I purchased and installed the Belltech kit this past week. The kit is very well made and the installation was pretty straight forward. I lowered the front 2.5 inches and the rear 5.0 inches

How is the ride quality compared to stock?

Looks like a great deal... the kit only costs a little more than a factory OEM Ford Muffler

 

[Tinmender1963]

The ride is improved. Less bounce from the back end and smoother overall. Input from the steering is much more positive and the truck is more predictable. One of the best things is I was actually able to easily hop into the bed of the truck and no climbing needed to get in and out of the cab! If you are curious, I am running 20 x 9 wheels with an ET of +33 with 265/50r20 tires with no clearance issues at all.