Problem with the drop kit...
#1
Problem with the drop kit...
The front went on fine, and it's PERFECT. It looks grand, and I couldn't be happier. It's all over the road, though. I need to get an alignment.
The problem is in the rear with the flip kit.
I measured and guessed that I will get 5.5" of drop out of it. That will make the rear lower than the front. I know I have some other shackles, but I don't know how to lift it when I just dropped it.
So for right now, I left the rear un-droped [it's only 2" higher than the front] and doesn't look half bad. I'll get some pics up tomorrow, I couldn't get any decent one's tonight.
I don't know what to do, suggestions?
The problem is in the rear with the flip kit.
I measured and guessed that I will get 5.5" of drop out of it. That will make the rear lower than the front. I know I have some other shackles, but I don't know how to lift it when I just dropped it.
So for right now, I left the rear un-droped [it's only 2" higher than the front] and doesn't look half bad. I'll get some pics up tomorrow, I couldn't get any decent one's tonight.
I don't know what to do, suggestions?
#5
#6
I don't want to run on only two leaf's, Zach. Not a good plan or idea. I have some shackles that came with the other leafs that I wound up NOT using, but they are identical to the stock's. I think I am stuck until I figure it out... but it's definately too low if I would be to install it.
#9
Originally Posted by its cheddar baby
The phrase "remove a leaf" makes me cringe...
I would highly advise against this procedure.
You're smart to avoid it, Swoop
I would highly advise against this procedure.
You're smart to avoid it, Swoop
#10
lower it in the back and see if u like it it'll handle better and wil probally look good.... thats how my truck was b4 i bagged it .... i say throw the rest of the lowering kit and see if u like it .... it's only 4 bolts to pull them back out it u don't like it so i say got for it and post some pics of it and take a vote
#11
Originally Posted by Redneckstone
you realize...splashes..are a XLT leaf back with one leaf missing...just a FYI...btw ADAM swing down to a local junk yard there is tons down here with XLT's btw
I personally would steer clear from this route.
#12
acully made me think a min this MIGHT work. ok what leaf is missing on the XLT pack check it then check the splash. IF you have an extra one that is not the same lenth as one of the other on the splash back is say longer or shorter try adding it to the splash pack it in theory should work. just an idea
#13
Originally Posted by its cheddar baby
btw btw... allow me to rephrase. Unless you are 100% positive you can remove a leaf from a leaf pack correctly and end up with a finished product that is as structurally sound as it was before... I would highly advise against attempting this procedure.
I personally would steer clear from this route.
I personally would steer clear from this route.
btw read what i just wrote about this post btw..
#15
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you will need longer than stock shackles to lift, the ratio of extra length to total lift is 2:1, so if you get shackles 2 inches longer, it will lift one inch. on my explorer i just used universal lift shackles from autozone, not sure if it will work on your ranger. keep in mind you may need pinion shims. definately the best way to go though to keep the ride quality
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