Lowering=Improved aerodynamics?

[BlueChariot]

In the logical thought process of lower=less air passing underneath=better downforce, I was wondering if lowering Rangers to more car-like heights noticeabley improves aerodynamics in the form of fuel economy as theres not a comparabley mountain-sized ammount of air passing underneath at speed.

I'm asking about stock body, not with aero bodykits added.

Side question- whats the stock ride height of a '93-'97 Ranger?

 

[ES894x4]

most lowered rangers get a bump in mpg but most people dont keep the wheels and tires they had before the drop so there are other factors to the claim.

 

[BlueChariot]

Seeing as lowering limits overall size, I don't see there being a massive difference, so some extent.

Do you know the stock ride height?

 

[Polk]

MSN autos gives ride heights. I found that over the years ride height has increased. If I remember right, my 2009 has about 2" more ground clearance than my 1995 did.

I am in the process of gathering parts to lower my 2009 by 2" for a variety of reasons, one of which is squeezing a little more mileage out of it. I can report back on the change in mileage, though it could be a little while before I have any info.

 

[BlueChariot]

Found info on MSN autos, but not for the year I'm workin with and like you said it seems it changes often. =/

When you get some first hand info on the possible increase in mpg let me know

 

[bobbywalter]

theres less dirty air under a 9 then a 95.


the lower the better regardless

 

[BlueChariot]

theres less dirty air under a 9 then a 95.


the lower the better regardless

I knew there would be a difference, my inquiry was twofold:

1. If a driver would see any -noticeable- gain in mpg.

2. What the stock ride height of a '94 ext cab is so I'd know how low it would be if I lowered it if/when I get to it.

You'd think with the invention of things like the Internet, a simple trip to Google would net me my second answer, but no. lol

 

[bobbywalter]

I knew there would be a difference, my inquiry was twofold:

1. If a driver would see any -noticeable- gain in mpg.

2. What the stock ride height of a '94 ext cab is so I'd know how low it would be if I lowered it if/when I get to it.

You'd think with the invention of things like the Internet, a simple trip to Google would net me my second answer, but no. lol

theres serious days worth of reading on this if you know the password.

 

[BlueChariot]

ok, I'll take the bait.

What password?

 

[bobbywalter]

cant give you that dude.

 

[BlueChariot]

XP

Don't suppose you'd use your vast knowledge of passwords to find me the exact ride height of a '94, now would ya?

 

[bobbywalter]

XP

Don't suppose you'd use your vast knowledge of passwords to find me the exact ride height of a '94, now would ya?

no.....cant get back that far on current system and my key is expired anyway.

 

[BlueChariot]

I would express my dismay of hearing this, but all you'd see is some asterisks. D:

Ah, computer databases. Anything older than a decade is a dinosaur and therefore not worth including in said database.

 

[bobbywalter]

I would express my dismay of hearing this, but all you'd see is some asterisks. D:

Ah, computer databases. Anything older than a decade is a dinosaur and therefore not worth including in said database.

different system in this case. dont know if chrysler is the same or not.

 

[BlueChariot]

Eww... Chrysler....