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hey guys im new
my name is tj, i own a 1993 ford ranger 2wd soon to be lowered then bagged later on, when i first got my ranger although it was 2wd i went muding with friends well now im out of that. i see a lot of rangers and Mazda b series trucks bagged or just lowered, i cant find a kit to save my life, some people are telling me i have to make my own kit, thats a lot of fab time. can some on point me in the right direction, i going for a show truck look. here is one pic of my truck ill up load more later.

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haha nice! (<--at the picture) Welcome to RF!
 
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welcome!! my truck has ended up like that many times! ha ha
 
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welcome to R-F, TJ!
 
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Welcome to RF! as far as lowering and not bagging look at a DJM 3/4 kit
 
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welcome!

dont let people tell you you need to fab your own kit, thats bs and dangerous.

look into this kit for a medium drop

GCustoms.com - - Product Information - DJM Suspension - 3&quot Front - 4&quot Rear Drop Lowering Kit
 
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Welcome!

Stylintrucks.com has a few options on lowering, including the DJM kits, which are beefy. Any questions about how to do it, just ask, a few of us here know the suspensions on these things inside and out.
 
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here's an even cheaper price for Beams
Illusive Design and Fabrications :: shop :: I-beams :: 89-97 Ranger 3" Drop I-beams :: english
 
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Originally Posted by Johnbaum13
Any questions about how to do it, just ask, a few of us here know the suspensions on these things inside and out.
i should by now after taking it apart so many times
 
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any one know about an axle flip kit.........(flame suit on) i know for lowering i should know by now sorry
 
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the 3/4 kit should come with one
 
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do i get the old mounts cut off and new ones welded on?
 
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no, it's a U shaped plate that puts the Axle on top of the leaf springs

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welcome dude

just get those beams and an explorer axle...
 
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welcome. lifted or lowered, it makes the truck so much more fun to drive
 
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^^ lowered makes it more fun!

throw a bII swaybar on that ***** and youll be flyin around corners
 
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thx guys for all your help
 
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whats a 3/4 drop? does it mean 3/4 inch? i wanna start on my ranger and idk which way to go
 
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