Anybody planning to lower their 2019 Ranger?

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Yes it’s all I can afford right now...but all in good time
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I am anxious to see and here your installation experience. I have to live through you for the moment. Like you, waiting on more funds!
 

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I am anxious to see and here your installation experience. I have to live through you for the moment. Like you, waiting on more funds!
Came into a few extra bucks,
We will see If I can get them to take pictures of the installation.
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Came into a few extra bucks,
We will see If I can get them to take pictures of the installation.
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Sounds good. I am tied up in exhaust and wheel/tire money. The Borla exhaust arrived yesterday and I should have my wheels finished in about a week provided I do not get stuck on a project that actually makes money instead of costing money. Customers come first :(
 
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Received a GREAT email from Belltech Friday, the 10th.
I began a string of emails with Belltech on July 24th regarding the Ranger. Here is the timeline.

JULY 24 - I ASKED IF THEY HAD ANY PLANS FOR THE RANGER
RESPONSE:
Thank you for contacting Belltech. We plan on making a kit for the 2019 Rangers because it is a world wide platform. However, we have not brought one in here yet to do a test fit so it will be awhile before we have anything available.

OCT 11 - I ASKED IF THEY COULD PROVIDE AN UPDATE.
RESPONSE:
Unfortunately, we have not moved forward on producing a Ranger yet. Last I spoke to R&D they are focused on our SEMA projects and getting them produced then we will looked into bringing other vehicles in for test fitting.

***VIEWING EDWIN'S POST, HE DELIVERED HIS RANGER ON THE 14TH OF OCT; JUST A COUPLE DAYS AFTER THIS RESPONSE. THANKS AGAIN TO EDWIN.

JAN 9 - I AGAIN ASKED FOR AN UPDATE
AND NOW THE RESPONSE EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR..................
We just finished our R&D on the Ranger and now the kits are in production. However, this will still be another couple of months for us to finish manufacturing.

JAN 13 - I EXPRESSED MY EXCITEMENT AND ASKED ABOUT DETAILS. WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. OF COURSE, IT'S 4:12 AM IN CALIFORNIA - I'LL GIVE THEM A FEW HOURS!

AGAIN A BIG THANKS TO EDWIN AND HIS EFFORTS TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.


 

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Received a GREAT email from Belltech Friday, the 10th.
I began a string of emails with Belltech on July 24th regarding the Ranger. Here is the timeline.

JULY 24 - I ASKED IF THEY HAD ANY PLANS FOR THE RANGER
RESPONSE:
Thank you for contacting Belltech. We plan on making a kit for the 2019 Rangers because it is a world wide platform. However, we have not brought one in here yet to do a test fit so it will be awhile before we have anything available.

OCT 11 - I ASKED IF THEY COULD PROVIDE AN UPDATE.
RESPONSE:
Unfortunately, we have not moved forward on producing a Ranger yet. Last I spoke to R&D they are focused on our SEMA projects and getting them produced then we will looked into bringing other vehicles in for test fitting.

***VIEWING EDWIN'S POST, HE DELIVERED HIS RANGER ON THE 14TH OF OCT; JUST A COUPLE DAYS AFTER THIS RESPONSE. THANKS AGAIN TO EDWIN.

JAN 9 - I AGAIN ASKED FOR AN UPDATE
AND NOW THE RESPONSE EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR..................
We just finished our R&D on the Ranger and now the kits are in production. However, this will still be another couple of months for us to finish manufacturing.

JAN 13 - I EXPRESSED MY EXCITEMENT AND ASKED ABOUT DETAILS. WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. OF COURSE, IT'S 4:12 AM IN CALIFORNIA - I'LL GIVE THEM A FEW HOURS!

AGAIN A BIG THANKS TO EDWIN AND HIS EFFORTS TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN.

FANTASTIC! Thank you for the work that you have put into this.
 
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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.
 

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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.
Thanks Frank. I dont need to do the 3/6 kit but the shackles might help a little maybe 1 inch or so. Thanks Bret
 

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I agree with you Bret. I certainly don't like their current (stock) look, but I'm not sure I want to drop that much either. Heck, I'm 6 months shy of 60 years old and not out to impress anyone. I just like a ride that looks a little bit different than the "run of the mill" ride. Looking forward to seeing what Bell actually offers!
 

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I agree with you Bret. I certainly don't like their current (stock) look, but I'm not sure I want to drop that much either. Heck, I'm 6 months shy of 60 years old and not out to impress anyone. I just like a ride that looks a little bit different than the "run of the mill" ride. Looking forward to seeing what Bell actually offers!
There isnt too much room left for a drop schackle but I do see there is lift shackle already out there. I might stop by local spring shop and see what they say,maybe rearch the spring. Bret
 

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There isnt too much room left for a drop schackle but I do see there is lift shackle already out there. I might stop by local spring shop and see what they say,maybe rearch the spring. Bret
I think you will run into exhaust issues with a drop shackle. Without losing a leaf spring or two some cutting will probably be necessary. Let’s see what bell tech comes up with..
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I think you will run into exhaust issues with a drop shackle. Without losing a leaf spring or two some cutting will probably be necessary. Let’s see what bell tech comes up with..
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Doc, I cant wait to see what bell tech comes up with. I just put rear Eibach shocks on and they raised it a quarter of an inch,not the way I wanted to go. I just dont like the rear end stance on this. Time will tell. Bret
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