i want a lil more
#1
i want a lil more
well i have a DJM 4/6'' drop and the front is perfect but the back hangs just a lil to high. I was wondering if there is an inexpensive mod i can do to bring the back a lil lower. Im not talking about putting stuff in my bed cheaper but like leaf springs or rear lowering blocks.... whichever
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If He's got a 6" drop in the back it's definitely a spring under conversion... if you don't already have "lowering" blocks under the spring, I would go with a 1" block. You can use a Chevy shackle as well, not sure which one, though... (lift or lower)
But I'm guessing that a shackle would be a little safer...
But I'm guessing that a shackle would be a little safer...
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Well First im going to say with the flipkit theres no way you got 6 inches, more like 5 or so. Best way to get the rear lower is flip the rear hangers which is 2 inches of drop and like 10$ or so in bolts. Or you can get 1 inch Belltech Blocks which will make the truck perfectly level, with 2 inch blocks the *** will sag a little if your looking for a level look.
#8
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
the lowering chevy shackle actually lifts a Ranger.....
like Channing said, put a 1 or 2" block in between the spring and the axle if you have the axle over spring....
if you dont have axle over spring, then do that swap also....that will give you another 2.5" of drop...
like Channing said, put a 1 or 2" block in between the spring and the axle if you have the axle over spring....
if you dont have axle over spring, then do that swap also....that will give you another 2.5" of drop...
with a flipkit that chevy shackle will raise it, not drop it. That shackle is the same as the DJM Lifting shackle they include for the 3 inch flipkit because with stock shackles its 5 inches with the 2 inch lifting shackle its 3 inches.
#10
Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
with a flipkit that chevy shackle will raise it, not drop it. That shackle is the same as the DJM Lifting shackle they include for the 3 inch flipkit because with stock shackles its 5 inches with the 2 inch lifting shackle its 3 inches.
#12
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
yea if you flip the spring hanger over....but you cant just bolt in a chevy shackle and expect it to lower it....
He has his rear axle flipped via flipkit with stock shackles. If he flips his rear hangers thats another 2 inches of drop. If he uses a Chevy Lifting shackle it wont drop it, it will raise it.
#13
Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
Well First im going to say with the flipkit theres no way you got 6 inches, more like 5 or so. Best way to get the rear lower is flip the rear hangers which is 2 inches of drop and like 10$ or so in bolts. Or you can get 1 inch Belltech Blocks which will make the truck perfectly level, with 2 inch blocks the *** will sag a little if your looking for a level look.
well mark i put the drop in myself and i measured myself and it is 6''....
im probably goin to go with 1'' lowering blocks or maybe 2''..... idk if i want to use shackles but i'll probably end up doing that
#14
Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
I dont get what your trying to explain?
He has his rear axle flipped via flipkit with stock shackles. If he flips his rear hangers thats another 2 inches of drop. If he uses a Chevy Lifting shackle it wont drop it, it will raise it.
He has his rear axle flipped via flipkit with stock shackles. If he flips his rear hangers thats another 2 inches of drop. If he uses a Chevy Lifting shackle it wont drop it, it will raise it.
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#16
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
what i am saying is..........if he LEAVES his hangers the way they are, the chevy LOWERING shackle will not lower it, it will raise it........BUT....if he flips his hangers over and modifies them so they work that way, then YES the chevy lowering shackle will work.....BUT.....i dont know if there is enought room between the bed and the hanger for a Chevy LOWERING shackle to fit in there...
#17
Originally Posted by Ranger0n20s
well mark i put the drop in myself and i measured myself and it is 6''....
im probably goin to go with 1'' lowering blocks or maybe 2''..... idk if i want to use shackles but i'll probably end up doing that
im probably goin to go with 1'' lowering blocks or maybe 2''..... idk if i want to use shackles but i'll probably end up doing that
Id get block or flip the rear hangers, hangers is cheaper but alot more work. I dont even think they make shackles to drop us more?
#18
Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
Damn you got 6 inches I got 6 out of mine but I have the havy fiberglass cover in the back and splash leafs. But every truck drops different some get 4.5 some get 6 depends on how warn the leafs are.
Id get block or flip the rear hangers, hangers is cheaper but alot more work. I dont even think they make shackles to drop us more?
Id get block or flip the rear hangers, hangers is cheaper but alot more work. I dont even think they make shackles to drop us more?
he could flip the hangers, and then run the chevy lowering shackle at the 1" hole to get 1" extra drop......
#19
Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
they dont make shackles for Rangers to drop.....
he could flip the hangers, and then run the chevy lowering shackle at the 1" hole to get 1" extra drop......
he could flip the hangers, and then run the chevy lowering shackle at the 1" hole to get 1" extra drop......
#20
you could bag it :)
layed out ranger > layed out s10!! hah
get the tapered blocks if ya havent got some already so they will help keep the pinion angle in a good position.
oh and you MAY bottom out the differential on the bottom of the bed... i was going to buy a ranger with a 7/7 drop(ya springs were cut, but i was going to bag it) and it bottomed out on the tranny xmember, gas tank and some other stuff.
layed out ranger > layed out s10!! hah
get the tapered blocks if ya havent got some already so they will help keep the pinion angle in a good position.
oh and you MAY bottom out the differential on the bottom of the bed... i was going to buy a ranger with a 7/7 drop(ya springs were cut, but i was going to bag it) and it bottomed out on the tranny xmember, gas tank and some other stuff.
#21
Originally Posted by Mark98xlt
Damn you got 6 inches I got 6 out of mine but I have the havy fiberglass cover in the back and splash leafs. But every truck drops different some get 4.5 some get 6 depends on how warn the leafs are.
Id get block or flip the rear hangers, hangers is cheaper but alot more work. I dont even think they make shackles to drop us more?
Id get block or flip the rear hangers, hangers is cheaper but alot more work. I dont even think they make shackles to drop us more?
#22
Originally Posted by Ranger0n20s
im just gunna get blocks... should i get the 1'' or the 2''....? right now my tires are like 1.5'' from the fenderwell
1 inch will level you out if your running the djm 4/5
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