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You made mention that it would be easier to go lower in the front if I got the beams first by getting springs or "adjusting" something. What is adjusted out of curiosity?
I'll answer this one for you JoshT. Take a break from a long day.
What he said below is that IF you're wanting an adjustable suspension, (bags) then you will have the best way to do that with the DJM beams. They're best suited to be used for bagging the rangers.
If you're wanting a static drop (non adjustable) then the best way to go is ONLY with beams (and maybe springs if you're wanting to go lower). The only adjustable part of this setup is the camber/caster bushing. Your stock springs have probably sagged a bit and have caused your factory camber bushing (alignment bushing) to not be fully sufficient. Alot of guys on here (me included) have bought the +/- 4 degree bushings after installing the beams. These will give you the fine tuning capability to your setup once you're done and will be re-adjustable whenever anything in your front end changes.
If all you are wanting is 2" in front beams are going to give you three. If you want lower and can afford it I have got to say just the opposite of door gunner and suggest getting the beams first. I personally prefer beams because:
1) Guaranteed 3" drop with beams, springs will depend on how much your stockers have sagged over time.
2) Easier to align, with springs you may need alignment eccentrics.
3) If you decide the beams are not low enough all you gotta decide whether you want static or adjustable job to get it lower. If you want static swap out the springs and alignment bushings. If you want adjustable you have the right beams for it.
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