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I do have the gauges and pigtail and will go through the necessary procedures and see what happens.

Thank you all the time you put into this idea. Looks like I have an ST gauge cluster that I need to list on eBay ........

I like this idea considering we may have hit a brick wall with using the Focus ST cluster

All three of my gauges work in my ST and I have no reason to believe that they are bogus values as they change along with the RPM levels and when the car is under heavy acceleration there is a change. If this can be figured out, I will ahead and start on my cover that will blend into the dash pad

The information is there. All modern vehicles use those to factor in engine and cooling settings. We are attempting to unlock where we find those values and how to relay those to the gauges.

I like your idea of using a Y port. I had not considered that. Sounds like a safe approach that just might make this all possible. I look forward to seeing if you are able to obtain the Ranger wiring so the two can be compared

Thank you taking an interest in my project. I had put it on hold till time allowed for me to dive into it more deeply. Your help is much appreciated. I would have to believe that the wiring would be similar between the vehicles.

You will not need to notch the frame unless you need an extreme amount of travel. No shim will be required. The spacer studs for the drive shaft pillow bloke, were designed to work for 4,5 and six inches.

Yes, I painted it a lighter variation of the Magnetic gray. By doing that, it kept the contrast but in a more subtle way than the silver. The color is Toyota Phantom gray 1E3

That looks fantastic! I knew those wheels would good on there. BTW, that is one handsome truck you've got there.

You will probably never notice any issues with those alignment specs. Same here. I have to find a hidden jar of money.

Great to hear that you've got the truck lowered and that you like it. Like you, I like the way it rides and handles. Those wheels look great and will be awesome on there! Anxious to see the finished product. I will eventually have my alignment checked out of curiosity more than anything. So...

Yes I do. No issues what so ever

I am definitely interested. Since I was one of the test pilots for the Belltech stuff, it would be nice for someone else to take the plunge on this one. I would really like to bring the front down another inch or 1.5. Something in that neighborhood

You could purchase the rear axle flip kit and modify the supplied shackles or fabricate your own from flat stock and achieve a 2 - 3 inches of lowering and possibly retain the use of the original shock absorbers. I would have to think that the OE shocks have enough travel to allow for that. The...

I really like these and I'm anxious to see how these will look. I have a set and considered plugging the holes and changing the bolt pattern.

Interesting! That is an actual noticeable change. I average right at 24.5 MPG, yes that is correct (several engine management related mods) and I have noticed just a tick better MPG. I'm not even sure if that's true with the varying weather conditions lately

That is possible with the Belltech struts. They are made for variable height adjustment by choosing the designated spacers for each height. On the back with the axle flip, you can add a hole in the rear shackles that would allow for a 3 inch drop. Two holes drilled and you are good to go. If you...

One of the questions that I have seen asked about the lowering of the truck was the affect on hauling. I have had a 600 plus pound load and 350 pound load. The back dropped approximately 7-8 mm with 600 pounds and maybe 2 mm with the 350 pounds. Like any additional added weight, there are minor...

I can understand your thought on the subject. While being a rear wheel drive vehicle, trucks do react a bit different than a rear drive pony car or sedan. I run a 7/8 rear bar on my 1994 Splash and it has helped in the overall feel. That being said, the those two Rangers have ZERO in common with...