Anybody planning to lower their 2019 Ranger?

[Rinn69]

I would look to DJM, McGaughys and Hotchkiss as I think they are as experienced as Belltech, have been around the longest and are legitimate players in the industry. That said we must make a commitment to them, and more than just "I will probably buy this" to induce them to move forward. This will entail a considerable effort to make happen.

@Mark Sitter have you or anyone else contacted the companies you listed ? What did they say ?

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[Kevin Franklin]

Mark, have you or anyone else contacted the companies you listed ? What did they say ?

I have contacted DJM on two of occasions with no response. Once 9 or 10 months ago and then again this past September

 

[nascarnut]

I have e-mailed Belltech on 2 occasions now and have received responses both times within 24 hours. Last week I was told a kit should be available early summer.

 

[HenryMac]

Ok, Just a quick update. I lowered the front a little more, and re drilled my flip brackets to restore the 126.8" wheelbase. Done for now

Ok, So i lifted the rear 1" with a set of BDS shackles. Done for now.

Well done. I have yet to see a lowered Ranger, until yours, where the rear tires are centered in the wheel opening.

How is the ride quality? Better, the same, or worse than stock?

 

[Duke]

Hey Henrymac, I didn't notice any difference in the ride.

 

[ohmtbranger]

Yet here we are mid January and Belltech won't even respond to emails about an alleged pending new product. Seems to me to speak volumes about keeping their ear to market. If they were paying even a little attention and saw this much banter trying to look for a new source of a product they had developed and were ready to introduce, it just makes sense to reassure the largest single customer base for that product that it truly was imminently coming to market. My guess is that they have no idea what is being talked about here nor do they care.

Yet here we are mid January and Belltech won't even respond to emails about an alleged pending new product. Seems to me to speak volumes about keeping their ear to market. If they were paying even a little attention and saw this much banter trying to look for a new source of a product they had developed and were ready to introduce, it just makes sense to reassure the largest single customer base for that product that it truly was imminently coming to market. My guess is that they have no idea what is being talked about here nor do they care.

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I too want to lower the back of my 2019 Ranger. Last week I emailed Belltech about a lowering kit and they did respond saying “it is in development” but didn’t provide a date or other information.
I also found a company in Colorado call Alcan Spring. They make custom leaf packs. I spoke to Lew and he was confident he could make a pack for my ranger that would lower it 2.5” while maintains the factory ride quality. Anyone heard of these guys or have experience with them?

 

[joeMonkey]

in thailand there's a lowered 6 speed and alot of aftermarket trucks that do get lowered so it is possible and looks nice

Anybody planning to lower their 2019 ranger?

 

[User79]

Hi everyone, I’m new to the forum. I too want to lower the back of my 2019 Ranger. Last week I emailed Belltech about a lowering kit and they did respond saying “it is in development” but didn’t provide a date or other information.
I also found a company in Colorado call Alcan Spring. They make custom leaf packs. I spoke to Lew and he was confident he could make a pack for my ranger that would lower it 2.5” while maintains the factory ride quality. Anyone heard of these guys or have experience with them?

I would be interested. I don't want to drop the front & belltechs kit might end up being a 4" or 6" rear drop.

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

Here's the rub .....

The oem springs are nearly dead straight with common weight on them. There's no f'ing way to lower the back end without flipping the axle over the springs.

2nd rub.......

Simple axle flip is gonna drop the back end damn near 6" and using shackles to lessen that by 2" will need the better part of a 5" longer shackle. Would look goofy as hell and possibly compromise lateral stability. Shackles and bushings would need to be crazy rigid.

For Beltech, a 6" rear drop with a 3-4" front drop is likely the most doable without the cost of custom rear springs.

Slamming the G6 Ranger is easy, a more modest drop is a lot more involved.

 

[Cape Cruiser]

Here's the rub .....

The oem springs are nearly dead straight with common weight on them. There's no f'ing way to lower the back end without flipping the axle over the springs.

2nd rub.......

Simple axle flip is gonna drop the back end damn near 6" and using shackles to lessen that by 2" will need the better part of a 5" longer shackle. Would look goofy as hell and possibly compromise lateral stability. Shackles and bushings would need to be crazy rigid.

For Beltech, a 6" rear drop with a 3-4" front drop is likely the most doable without the cost of custom rear springs.

Slamming the G6 Ranger is easy, a more modest drop is a lot more involved.

Win, did your frame have to be notched or just remove bump stop and install shorter one ?

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

Win, did your frame have to be notched or just remove bump stop and install shorter one ?

No notching with my 3-4" drop. Used light Timbren rubber springs for the bump stops with 19mm HDPE spacers to get the Timbrens a bit closer so they'll start taking weight early on any deep compression yet not effect OEM ride.

 

[Cape Cruiser]

Thanks Win, I called Belltech and they said this summer but I might go at it myself. Thanks Bret

 

[Doc]

Thanks Win, I called Belltech and they said this summer but I might go at it myself. Thanks Bret

Go for it !!

 

[Cape Cruiser]

Go for it !!

Doc, I will use picture of your truck for motivation ! SWEET I guess I need to get a few projects out of the way first. Bret

 

[Duke]

Your truck looks good Doc.

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