Lowered Rangers
#51
07-17-2008
thanks! i really appreciate it,ive got a grant roll pan for it that my wife bought me for my birthday. ill post pics up when i get it on,should make a HUGE difference!
#52
07-29-2008
....I like lowered single cab step sides the most. 
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That was really educated considering about 75% of all the lifted trucks on this site are ' Mall Queens ' and never see ' off road ' duty.
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haha
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Man, you are from Ohio, Mansfield is 4 1/2 hours from me. I plan on doing a 5/7 in January and then murdering out all the chrome next summer to have an all black and red theme. We should find a common meeting place and get pictures of the trucks since they look so alike now, they would make cool pictures.
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07-30-2008
Man, you are from Ohio, Mansfield is 4 1/2 hours from me. I plan on doing a 5/7 in January and then murdering out all the chrome next summer to have an all black and red theme. We should find a common meeting place and get pictures of the trucks since they look so alike now, they would make cool pictures.
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a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.
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just dont rush into a purchase. lowered trucks are so limited. They suck for camping, they suck for speed bumps, they suck in the snow, they suck unless you are really into that type of vehicle and you dont plan on doing anything practical with it, like hauling gear or a boat. a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.
a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.having a lifted truck is like having a blunt, when a j does the job
My truck was lifted 3" with 31"s.. now lowered 2".. the 4banger/auto/open diff combo was a big factor..
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i dont think ive ever flipped a lifted truck lol, you would have to be going very fast to flip a truck, and a 3inch lift isnt going to make it that much easier. also my gas mileage hasnt changed much since lifting 2 inches and putting 32's on it. There are things you can do to counter the change.
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07-30-2008
just dont rush into a purchase. lowered trucks are so limited. They suck for camping, they suck for speed bumps, they suck in the snow, they suck unless you are really into that type of vehicle and you dont plan on doing anything practical with it, like hauling gear or a boat. a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.
a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.There are compromises to lowering your truck. you loose some suspension travel, and you can't run over curbs as well, not that thats a good idea anyway. There are compromises to lifting a truck as well. You have to slow down more for corners because of a higher center of gravity, and you have more trouble getting in and out of them, depending on how high you go. Not to mention the loss of stability at higher speeds.
We all do what we like with our trucks, and we all understand, and are willing to accept the consequences of modifying our vehicles for the purposes intended. The more purpose built the rig, the less practical.
Since we all accept the consequences of our actions, why would you enter a thread about lowered trucks, and spout mis-information and bad opinions about something you do not know. We don't dis on lifted trucks, because thats what you like to do, and we appreciate a job well done. Please give us the same respect with our lowered trucks.
Rant over.
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This is obviously written by someone who has never owned a lowered truck. It is both prejudice and ignorance. I lowered my truck 4/5, and I routinely carry gear, pull a trailer, and corner like a sports car. I have lost no load carrying capability, nor have I lost any practicality on pavement. I don't bottom out on speed bumps, I can drive down dirt roads to go camping, and it rides just as comfortably as stock. If your buddy wishes he never lowered his Ranger, why didn't he just put it back stock. It's not that hard to do.
There are compromises to lowering your truck. you loose some suspension travel, and you can't run over curbs as well, not that thats a good idea anyway. There are compromises to lifting a truck as well. You have to slow down more for corners because of a higher center of gravity, and you have more trouble getting in and out of them, depending on how high you go. Not to mention the loss of stability at higher speeds.
We all do what we like with our trucks, and we all understand, and are willing to accept the consequences of modifying our vehicles for the purposes intended. The more purpose built the rig, the less practical.
Since we all accept the consequences of our actions, why would you enter a thread about lowered trucks, and spout mis-information and bad opinions about something you do not know. We don't dis on lifted trucks, because thats what you like to do, and we appreciate a job well done. Please give us the same respect with our lowered trucks.
Rant over.
There are compromises to lowering your truck. you loose some suspension travel, and you can't run over curbs as well, not that thats a good idea anyway. There are compromises to lifting a truck as well. You have to slow down more for corners because of a higher center of gravity, and you have more trouble getting in and out of them, depending on how high you go. Not to mention the loss of stability at higher speeds.
We all do what we like with our trucks, and we all understand, and are willing to accept the consequences of modifying our vehicles for the purposes intended. The more purpose built the rig, the less practical.
Since we all accept the consequences of our actions, why would you enter a thread about lowered trucks, and spout mis-information and bad opinions about something you do not know. We don't dis on lifted trucks, because thats what you like to do, and we appreciate a job well done. Please give us the same respect with our lowered trucks.
Rant over.
.. are you denying that a lowered truck is less practical? It is just something to think about. It really comes down to looks vs ability. Yes a lifted truck will not go as fast and will not take corners as well. It is up to him what he is going for. There are downsides to both. I am also entitled to my own opinion :)
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[QUOTE=sullys_ranger;1021440]
i dont think it really matters how much work you put into it.. it really comes down to the end result 
imo lowered trucks lose their 'truck' status, they become more of a car with a bed.. but again thats my opinion 
imo lowered trucks lose their 'truck' status, they become more of a car with a bed.. but again thats my opinion
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How are they limited?
I have taken speed bumps at over 100mph.
You might be in a socialist country west of me, but NY still has plenty of snow. I have no problems at all in it.
How about a 700lb Honda Rancher ATV, snowmobile, Washer/dryer, fridge.. I used to pull a trailor as well till I took off the bumper and went with a roll pan.
a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.
Theres this guy in Canada that makes a fool of himself when he opens his mouth. I bet he wishes he never did. 
BTW: Kyle had a FX4 Ranger with a 3 inch body lift. I have his steering wheel as it ROLLED. He wasn't doing much more then like 30 mph. Physics dictates when a load is moved against gravity, the pull becomes greater as well as lateral forces.
They suck for camping, they suck for speed bumps,
they suck in the snow,
they suck unless you are really into that type of vehicle and you dont plan on doing anything practical with it, like hauling gear or a boat.
a buddy of mine lowered his 97 ranger, he wish he never did.
BTW: Kyle had a FX4 Ranger with a 3 inch body lift. I have his steering wheel as it ROLLED. He wasn't doing much more then like 30 mph. Physics dictates when a load is moved against gravity, the pull becomes greater as well as lateral forces.
#75
07-30-2008
A service tech at the Ford dealer I bought my FX4 from bought my 97. The 97 had a DJM 3/4 drop. I liked my 97 (owned it for 9 years), but the 4x4 has come in very handy around the house for work and will be much better when the snow falls. It also hauls stuff much easier with the 4.0L vs 2.3L...lol
