Introduction
Welcome to The Ranger Station’s guide to Mini Truckin – Lowering Suspensions for Ford Rangers. Our Mini Truckin section covers everything from flipping rear spring hangers, installing DJM drop kits, and Dream Beam setups to customizing 3–5 inch drops for the front and rear of your truck. Whether you’re building a show-ready lowered Ranger, enhancing on-road handling, or exploring the Mini Truckin culture, our step-by-step instructions, installation PDFs, and expert tips make it easier to achieve the perfect stance. Learn how to safely lower your Ranger while maintaining ride quality, clearance, and control.
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2019-Present Ford Ranger Tech
If you’re looking for tech specific to the 2019-present Ford Ranger, check out our Ford Ranger Tech (2019-2025) tech library.
Other Information
- Stock Specifications
- 1983-2011 Ford Ranger Builders Guide
- Ford Ranger Off-Road Product Guide
- Ford Ranger Owners Manuals
Lowering Suspensions
1998-2005 Ford Ranger DJM 4-Inch Drop
1998-2007 Ford Ranger 3-5 Inch Rear Flip
1983-1997 Ford Ranger 4-Inch Rear Flip
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.