Anybody planning to lower their 2019 Ranger?

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Based on previous offerings from Belltech on similar rear suspension designs that I have worked with and pieces that I have fabricated for other projects, my guess is that there could potentially be an extended length shackle available in addition to the axle flip. This would allow for raising the rear from an estimated 6" drop with the flip kit to the 4" area. Note, these thoughts are based upon my experience with modifying suspensions.

I am hoping for an adjustable from strut mounting system that could be dialed in to various heights. Whatever it ends up being, I'm just happy that the company has taken care of the primary R&D and product development. Where it goes from there, is up to our imagine and abilities.
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, my guess is that there could potentially be an extended length shackle available in addition to the axle flip. This would allow for raising the rear from an estimated 6" drop with the flip kit to the 4" area. Note, these thoughts are based upon my experience with modifying suspensions.
This is what I'm hoping to do to level it, even though mine is a 4x4.
 

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Here is Before and After they are still doing some fine tuning. I think there are going to raise the rear 1” and drop the front 1” to get it to sit level or have it slightly higher in the rear. I will post final finished pics soon[/QUOTE]

Edwin, have you got your truck back? If so, have you had the chance to drive it around for a bit?
 
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I check this thread every day for updates at this point, I cannot wait for this kit to be released. The monster truck has to go.
Same for me! Love my truck, but damn that back end is high
 


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This would allow for raising the rear from an estimated 6" drop with the flip kit to the 4" area. Note, these thoughts are based upon my experience with modifying suspensions.

I am hoping for an adjustable from strut mounting system that could be dialed in to various heights.
@Kevin Franklin -- Going back to the old days of flip kits, do you think it would require a different wedge angle to compensate for the additional 2" (using a 2" shackle) to maintain good drive-train geometry ?

And since mine is a 4x4, lowering the front won't work with spindles.....maybe a -1" coilspring or like you mentioned, an adjustable strut. Thoughts ??

I'd like to do a 1/4-ish drop for looks and better handling.
 

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@Kevin Franklin -- Going back to the old days of flip kits, do you think it would require a different wedge angle to compensate for the additional 2" (using a 2" shackle) to maintain good drive-train geometry ?

And since mine is a 4x4, lowering the front won't work with spindles.....maybe a -1" coilspring or like you mentioned, an adjustable strut. Thoughts ??

I'd like to do a 1/4-ish drop for looks and better handling.
I believe that there will have to be a wedge that is used in conjunction with the mounting plate to correct for the pinion angle. Keep in mind that I am purely guessing based upon previous experiences.

I would like to see a strut assembly that uses both upper and lower adjustable threaded collars for mounting. This should allow for use with 2WD and 4WD usage. I'm purely guessing and I could be way off.

Let's hope for sooner than later on the release date!
 

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It's going to be hard to make a flip kit work for only a 2" drop. It'll require a taller rear shackle and a dropped or relocated front spring perch (in conjunction with the flip kit). Just doing a taller shackle will make for probably an unacceptable pinion angle. I think until someone fabricates a whole new leaf spring set up, the next best option would be as another poster suggested, to removed the over load spring and use air bags for support when needed. I did exactly this on my '13 f150 (along with a flip kit) to get the exact ride height I wanted. Here's a bonus pic of that:

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It's going to be hard to make a flip kit work for only a 2" drop. It'll require a taller rear shackle and a dropped or relocated front spring perch (in conjunction with the flip kit). Just doing a taller shackle will make for probably an unacceptable pinion angle. I think until someone fabricates a whole new leaf spring set up, the next best option would be as another poster suggested, to removed the over load spring and use air bags for support when needed. I did exactly this on my '13 f150 (along with a flip kit) to get the exact ride height I wanted. Here's a bonus pic of that:

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@Doc any update on your truck since purchasing the lowering kit?

@Edwin have you gotten your truck from belltech yet? any news for us?
 
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And here is this mornings response....

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From what I have been told we are going to do a 3/6" kit for the time being. It will be with an adjustable front strut and a rear flip kit. I think we may also be doing just a rear shackle and front and rear swaybars.

I asked a couple more questions regarding pricing and availability date; at least ballpark ideas. Hope to receive response soon.
any movement on this?
 

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@Doc any update on your truck since purchasing the lowering kit?

@Edwin have you gotten your truck from belltech yet? any news for us?
My parts are supposed to be shipped today..they are having powder coat issues so my shipment was somewhat Delayed..
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I think a under axel flip would be too much drop for me. I guess you could raise it with shackles to your desired height?

Rather have replacement leaf springs to drop 1”-1.5” +-
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