Lowering kits for 2020 ranger?

[FoundOnRoadDead]

I just bought a 2020 ranger xlt and I really want to lower it for performance reasons on the track, does anyone know any good options for lowering kits or something ? Could I lower the stock suspension anyway? Any help is appreciated

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[MyLittleRanger19]

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...to-lower-their-ranger.3134/page-5#post-181161

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/anybody-planning-to-lower-their-2019-ranger.1398/

more info in these threads. welcome to being patient...

 

[MyLittleRanger19]

https://www.freakride.com/product/f...coil-over-suspension-system-with-panhard-bar/

this is the only kit on the market right now. pricey and lots of fab time but its awesome. @Doc should be able to elaborate as he has the kit installed.

 

[stratos201xp]

Belltech dropping one in April 2021. 2” by 4” and 3” by 5”.

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

I charted my own path.

Re-arched the rear springs to add 3" of arch, cut new grooves for the front spring retaining rings 1 1/4" below the originals.

3 1/8" spring perches, heavy 2 1/2" spring plates and u-bolts to flip the axle over the rear spring.

Adjustable Rancho Rs9000 rear shocks from an early 2000 Nissan Frontier with longer metal spacers for the bushings.

Light duty Timbren rubber springs to replace the foam bump stops.

Not radical, not "slammed", works for me.

 

[HenryMac]

I charted my own path.

Re-arched the rear springs to add 3" of arch, cut new grooves for the front spring retaining rings 1 1/4" below the originals.

3 1/8" spring perches, heavy 2 1/2" spring plates and u-bolts to flip the axle over the rear spring.

Adjustable Rancho Rs9000 rear shocks from an early 2000 Nissan Frontier with longer metal spacers for the bushings.

Light duty Timbren rubber springs to replace the foam bump stops.

Not radical, not "slammed", works for me.

Got any photo's?

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

Got any photo's?

Cutting a new retaining ring groove by hand was the biggest challenge. Had bought a set of take off FX shocks to try and soften the front end a bit.

Long term, may try custom springs with about a 10% drop in spring rates.

 

[HenryMac]

Cutting a new retaining ring groove by hand was the biggest challenge. Had bought a set of take off FX shocks to try and soften the front end a bit.

Long term, may try custom springs with about a 10% drop in spring rates.

Thanks for posting these photo's. Super clean installation. Nicely done!

A couple of questions:

When you did the spring flip, from over the axle to under the axle:

• Did you have to remove the rear axle or was there enough slack in brake lines and cables to do the work with the axle still under the truck?
• What did you use for spring perches and u-bolt brackets?

What did you end up using to cut the grooves in the shock? An abrasive grinding wheel, or ?

How is the ride quality, compared to stock? Same... Better... Harsh

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

Thanks for posting these photo's. Super clean installation. Nicely done!

A couple of questions:

When you did the spring flip, from over the axle to under the axle:

• Did you have to remove the rear axle or was there enough slack in brake lines and cables to do the work with the axle still under the truck?
• What did you use for spring perches and u-bolt brackets?

What did you end up using to cut the grooves in the shock? An abrasive grinding wheel, or ?

How is the ride quality, compared to stock? Same... Better... Harsh

I'd bought a used set of springs to get re-arched so after getting the back end supported on stands, used a jack to support the axle, removed the original spring then lifted the axle to install the re-arched spring. Repeated on other side. Easy stuff.

Found some 3 1/8" spring perches at Eastern Gear, the heavy duty u-bolts and spring plates were from Summit. The new plate sits on top of original spring perch and the u-bolts set the pinion angle and clamp everything together since I did not weld the new perches to the axle.

Had I welded the new perches, standard duty plates and u-bolts would have worked.

Yes, used a 1/16" cutoff wheel in an angle grinder to cut new grooves. A 2" pipe cutting guide helped keep things straight and square. Hand held hacksaw blade to deepen a few shallow spots.

Both front and rear springs are still OEM rates so no changes in harshness. Used the FX front shocks since I think the wife's FX4 is more forgiving in the front.

The Rancho rear shocks were chosen for adjustability, length and the non-bonded center spacers in the bushings.

Final ride quality is still harsher than I'd prefer, but better than "As Built" by Ford.

 

[HenryMac]

I'd bought a used set of springs to get re-arched so after getting the back end supported on stands, used a jack to support the axle, removed the original spring then lifted the axle to install the re-arched spring. Repeated on other side. Easy stuff.

Found some 3 1/8" spring perches at Eastern Gear, the heavy duty u-bolts and spring plates were from Summit. The new plate sits on top of original spring perch and the u-bolts set the pinion angle and clamp everything together since I did not weld the new perches to the axle.

Had I welded the new perches, standard duty plates and u-bolts would have worked.

Yes, used a 1/16" cutoff wheel in an angle grinder to cut new grooves. A 2" pipe cutting guide helped keep things straight and square. Hand held hacksaw blade to deepen a few shallow spots.

Both front and rear springs are still OEM rates so no changes in harshness. Used the FX front shocks since I think the wife's FX4 is more forgiving in the front.

The Rancho rear shocks were chosen for adjustability, length and the non-bonded center spacers in the bushings.

Final ride quality is still harsher than I'd prefer, but better than "As Built" by Ford.

Sounds like a well thought out and implemented modification.

You taking the time to outline this is very much appreciated.

 

[SOHK_Alumni]

Sounds like a well thought out and implemented modification.

You taking the time to outline this is very much appreciated.

Thank you. I try to be a measure 3 times, cut once kind of guy.

Yes, the pre-planning/pre-positioning paid off. Other than a formal alignment, the truck was only down for an easy afternoon.

I do suggest using a ball joint press to pop the lower front shock bolts out of the shocks. Makes pulling, then reinstalling the front shocks a snap!

A few measurements with an angle finder and tape measure before taking the weight off the front end makes getting the alignment close enough to drive on when done easy. (My caster and camber was spot on, toe close enough the alignment at Ford was likely a waste of my Ford Pass points)

Angle finder for the pinion angle too. With weight on the rear axle, measure the angle of the transmission output flange. Dial the pinion to same, add 1° negative and lock it in.

 

[Project Midnight]

@Doc How do you like the suspension streetwise?? I’d like to redo my truck, to carve corners more, but want it comfortable enough for a daily driver... I’m now wanting to build an SVT Ranger, so to speak.. any info is much appreciated.... ?

 

[Doc]

@Doc How do you like the suspension streetwise?? I’d like to redo my truck, to carve corners more, but want it comfortable enough for a daily driver... I’m now wanting to build an SVT Ranger, so to speak.. any info is much appreciated.... ?

Perfect…drives straight down the road with no hands, braking is the same …corners well, not like the stock loaf of bread…The stock setup at 100+ mph felt a little floaty..current set up @60 mph on up it squats…
I love it …But the mod is costly…make sure you have a good welding installer. Mine is about a 6x4” drop….
Regards
Doc

 

[Project Midnight]

Perfect…drives straight down the road with no hands, braking is the same …corners well, not like the stock loaf of bread…The stock setup at 100+ mph felt a little floaty..current set up @60 mph on up it squats…
I love it …But the mod is costly…make sure you have a good welding installer. Mine is about a 6x4” drop….
Regards
Doc

I was hoping it was bolt in lol... gotta research some shops now... are you running the factory tires/size etc, or a wider tire/rim combo??

 

[Doc]

I was hoping it was bolt in lol... gotta research some shops now... are you running the factory tires/size etc, or a wider tire/rim combo??

Stock Hankooks ..

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