How To Lower A Ford Ranger/Mazda Truck with (DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS)

[@johnnycash2238]

I remember finding your videos years ago. Maybe 5 years ago or so. Awesome to see how much it’s grown. You deserve it man. Hope the family and you are doing good.

[@JamesDguy]

Thanks and we are doing pretty good tough times right now. Hoping to get my videos more views to help out with the struggle. Appreciate you sticking by!

[@josephdrawbond8699]

@@JamesDguy yup....enjoying your vids too. Request more rustoleum turbo paint jobs and follow up of past turbo jobs.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

It's weird how much I'm loving this build, I'm not too much into 'mini trucks'.

[@JamesDguy]

Same here. I liked them a little bit but I have never been into mini trucks. I think I like this one so much because it’s not 100% slammed down on air bags and it’s still 100% functional. It’s also a decent little truck

[@unstablebobgable]

Looking good, boss. Definitely has a nice stance now

[@outkastgarage868]

It definitely made it look a lot better

[@JamesDguy]

I agree man!

[@rk-ec7kx]

Looks great we need more slammed mini trucks

[@danielkeller3228]

Just lowered my 2006 B2300 today thanks to your video. Took me about 5 hours wasn’t in a rush. Love the way truck sits now it did make ride a bit more bumpy but I’m fine with it. Keep making these helpful videos bud 👍🏻

[@MrGrzmnky]

Any pics

[@GlassWerx]

Different way to do it then I did. Another great idea to get same Job done. I didn't even think bout dropping the lower a arm like you did. Always good to see different ways and ideas.

[@JamesDguy]

Yea for sure man just trying to help someone see it from a different angle. Either way there is no wrong way just as long as it gets done 💪🏻

[@GlassWerx]

@@JamesDguy exactly. That was a good idea and safe way to drop the spring out. On the back I had drop shackles. Would been a pain to do with bed on. Also wonder what ur truck would look like with ranger front end swap on it.

[@JamesDguy]

@@GlassWerx it would look good but I can’t justify getting a ranger front end since my front end isn’t too bad as it is.

[@GlassWerx]

@@JamesDguy too bad your not up here id give u my front clip hood. Things go right were fixing to swap an edge hood and front bumper on to ours. I like the edge high rise hood and the bumper looks better plus the one has new head lights and we gonna be doing step side bed swap too

[@keithhill1985]

Yeah all 2 wheel trucks should be lowered and all 4x4 lifted.

[@JamesDguy]

I agree to a point. I agree on 2wd being lowered but I also think they are pretty decent lifted but either way it’s all in the owner preference at the end of the day.

[@r3d1911]

Where does that logic even come from. 😐😐🙄🙄🙄 lifting a truck is a guys way to make up for lol... Smaller things...😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@bdroie]

Ever heard of maybe idk going off road

[@lalosmoments57]

There's so many 4x4 lowered trucks up north

[@Ranran.s197]

Thats what I have always said

[@classicstangbrn8964]

I was planning the same thing but using Explorer disc brake rear end, it mounts on top of the springs and has disc brakes.

[@outkastgarage868]

It definitely looks a lot better

[@scottawad6642]

I did the same drop kit and I'll tell you that the spring suck. Your best bet is to go with a progressive rated spring and they're not cheap they're like 240 bucks for a set. If you're only going to drop your front end on just lowering springs and not do spindles they need to be premium. Also wish that I never did the flip kit because when you do that you lose a whole lot of carrying capacity. You put any more than like four things in the bed it'll sag. You're better off leaving the axle alone and getting drop shackles. All of that complimented by belltech pro Street shock absorbers . your welcome

[@ceasarmorillo3691]

Do you know the link to the premium springs and drop shackles and which size drop shackles for a look like this one. Also would I need new shock absorbers front n rear

[@ceasarmorillo3691]

I have an 06 ranger single cab and I can’t find anything on bell tech website that fits

[@ricardodelgado5747]

It looks so damn good... this definitely will be a fun project.

[@theg-zguy5268]

Looks way better! Always look forward to seeing what ya got planned and watching your videos. Love both of your channels bro! As always thanks for the content. God bless brother.

[@JamesDguy]

Thanks james i appreciate you and god bless you!

[@Frank-kb3vw]

I’m so glad I came across this video. Thanks. I’ll be trying this one soon

[@brandoneberlin1694]

This makes me want to get a Mazda ranger or maybe a Ford b2300 lol looks great 👍

[@JamesDguy]

Haha I like how you worded that 👌🏻

[@hypnoso]

this deserves more views... helped me a lot with the unique front suspension, thank you sir!

[@ayitsyaboi]

So this is what it's like to live outside of the rust belt.

[@Yamommasblubber]

Does leaving the bump stop out effect ride quality?

[@bigalforsyth]

Great edit man. shows everything needed

[@harrycorrea2547]

Cant wait to see the new rims 🙏🏼

[@mikejasso8134]

How about the front camber?

[@FailedEarth]

Thanks for this video. I'm lowering my 09 Ranger as soon as I'm able to.

[@MorrisOutdoors98]

Wanting to buy a ranger and drop it, all i haul is my dirt bike. And maybe a deer now and then, maybe tires for my wrangler

[@milo9942]

I used the maxtrac 3/5 lowering kit on my 07 ranger, and iy was horrible. I drove it for probably around 750 miles and i am currently changing it to OEM. you felt every signle bump, and when taking out bump stops your control arms hit the frame and make very bad noises. It is more like an 8 inch drop, i had about 1 inch of clearance between the front control arms and the frame.

[@jonathanward246]

Looks great 👍

[@GlassWerx]

Looks good.

[@ericrojas6995]

Nice bro looks clean

[@JamesDguy]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I appreciate it

[@sergiomartinez5249]

Looks way better than stock height. I belive they don't make lowering spindles for this mazda/rangers. I searched around when I lowered my mazda and had no luck. Did you try looking into lowering spindles? Because the front negative camber is horrible in my truck.

[@matf4426]

As always good video with good info! I'm looking forward to seeing this thing swapped!

[@JamesDguy]

Me too bro 😁👍🏻 you still have yet to take a ride in this slow beast lol 😂

[@matf4426]

@@JamesDguy haha not yet but soon. Just got back last night. Looking forward to hanging out

[@tylerwooten8019]

Thank you for the awesome info! I think you might’ve skipped over the drop shackles for the rearward end of the leaf springs.

[@carlomartinez9222]

Thank you so much this made me learn more about how to drop a truck because I want to drop my 2008 ford ranger. But coudl I also know what drop kit u used?

[@nolehopkins1077]

Looks great bro

[@MidwestBenji]

My only concern is how the rear leaf shackles are going to hold up, do you have any update video?

[@MonstaTimDubstep]

I like that Mazda 👌 looking good dude

[@JamesDguy]

Thanks Tim appreciate it you can always see it in person if you want.

[@MonstaTimDubstep]

I'm in cove now at our friends house

[@MonstaTimDubstep]

@@JamesDguy messages on IG my dude

[@randabuffer6562]

Great vid James, where any bolts rusted on?

[@JamesDguy]

Lightly rusted nothing crazy. That’s why I always use penetrant and soak them.

[@randabuffer6562]

@@JamesDguy can you subscribe to my KZbin? I can’t seem to get my account above 9 people lol I have seen all of your vids though 😎

[@nbk-2394]

Looks killer. Nice 👍👍

[@JamesDguy]

Thanks 🙏🏻 I love it

[@nbk-2394]

@@JamesDguy The stance is awesome

[@luckycampos8972]

How did you go about aligning the front camber in the front

[@adamrolli4567]

Great video. I think I'm having a similar catalytic converter issue. Can you please share what did to correct the problem?

[@cosmosk8s]

Looks sick!

[@JamesDguy]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jamesdennis9177]

She looks awesome Thank you I wanna do the same to my 2000 ford ranger

[@cris7ian703]

How does it feel to drive on flipped springs

[@Yamommasblubber]

I’m assuming it’s definitely gonna ride rougher when it’s lowered regardless but I’m tryna figure out just how rough lol, do you think taking out the bump stop will make it ride rougher too?

[@theelchino2383]

When you lowered it how did it turn? Like did it turn fully without scrapping the frame? Also love the vid keep up the great work 👍

[@andytaylor6781]

Absolutely 💯 ghost

[@LeQuebeccestnous]

What are the new shock size ?? Stock ?

[@del.gadillo3731]

what are the new shock sizes

[@markchapmon8670]

After you did the rear axle flip, were there negative issues related to pinion angle being different after you started driving it? I'm hoping to do this mod on a 1990 Ranger SWB, regular cab in the not too distant future, along with changing the twin I-beams to lower the front.

[@SlowMotion0991]

With your wide angled camera, it’s kinda hard to see depth when looking at the side shots

[@sinformant]

I say instead of just white raptor, you should pick a crazy bright color to do it in!

[@JamesDguy]

Would be cool but it’s cheaper for me to do it white and a lot less work. I’m already gonna have my hands full with the k swap.

[@blakedavis8455]

will this set up work on a 96?

[@guskaheaku9356]

Can someone answer this

[@Yamommasblubber]

I believe the kit is 98-11 but I’m not sure, I’m sure there’s a kit out there for the previous gen

[@juancerna3636]

I'm doing a 96 ford ranger and got everything in the description and it unfortunately does not work though it's definitely 98-11 rears work just same though.

[@classicstangbrn8964]

96 is twin " I" beem so that kit won't work for the front, the back is the same.

[@claytonmoechnig6067]

Should get frame notched for travel

[@leesluder3238]

Nice work

[@JamesDguy]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@_moes_garage_]

hey thanks for explaining wht the 3/5 drop means. haha now it seems obvious

[@jamessteele8095]

Looks great.... !

[@NicChannel08]

Hi, nice ride. I would like to ask what’s the brand of your lowering kit?

[@Dilly_Dilly9898]

Did you reuse the stock shocks? For this

[@darrelldyer6681]

Those front coil springs will settle. Give it a couple months and check the height again.

[@user-wr3zb9zr3d]

Did you end up with any camber in the front? If/ how’d you fix it?

[@rileyburns8574]

on your upper control arm, there is a slider or should be and if so, you just slide it all the way out. Hope this helped!

[@danielbolduc1811]

What year is your mazda? Maxtrac don't sell kits for mazda on their website. You bought a kit for rangers and it fits perfectly?

[@jacobmoore3173]

its the same truck

[@GuvanchGasanovich]

Mazda and ford is exact same trucks. When you look at the driver’s door sticker on mazda, it says ford corp. and engines are same.

[@davida6261]

What brand lowering kit did you use?

[@timbradley2423]

its in the description click show more

[@georgeguenther889]

Does it work with the stock shocks?

[@sandwich1247]

yes

[@natevanlandingham1945]

If you lower a "work truck" is it still a work truck? Won't it be dragging the ground and slamming the ground each bump? Not sure how that ranger will ride with it's max 800 pound or whatever payload? I use to abuse mine. Often carrying 1500 pounds and pulling way to heavy trailers that sagged it pretty good.

[@pussylicker632]

I think this type of modification is for people who don’t use there truck for hauling super heavy stuff or trailers. It’s more to convert it to a sportier kinda street truck

[@jayceversola1334]

Will this work on a 2004 ford ranger

[@Shanho69er]

Can you run stock wheels without rubbing wheel wells? Did you use stock shocks?

[@audacityHD]

What size rims u running?

[@nicholasbecker3125]

Hey what year is the truck?

[@jeffp.5080]

Damnit say it wont fit my 04 ranger

[@dakotagarcia1462]

I want to slam mine what would I need to get?

[@Azrael69605]

He added the kits in the description all you’d need after getting those is the tools to do it

[@Rizzel101]

Well apparently u can't follow a video more less the instruction on how to do the job. I would suggest taking it somewhere!

[@shevtsov622]

What kit is that

[@davethemagnificent2576]

That link for the rear takes you to them but it says they're for a Chevy Ranger. 😂😂. Front shocks are unavailable now. Great video tho..

[@alexrivera2450]

Aye have u ran 440cc injectors from eBay before?

[@JamesDguy]

I ran 525cc with no issues but not all eBay injectors work so great. I went with smart fire injectors and I have used precision injectors

[@NumBxBoyNation]

I have the same truck. Except it’s an 09 single cab white reg bed. Yours looked good squatted , I now know what drop I’m doing in the rear 😆

[@neilsonsmith2155]

How much was the kit???

[@realottripleog7740]

I paid around $250 combined for the springs and rear flip kit.

[@SuperSonofsatan]

Never understood why have a truck to lower it but I have to admit it looks good...

[@JamesDguy]

It’s still functional and not a heavy duty truck anyways. The bed still functions to hold junk and move furniture so it will be fine. I also agree it looks good

[@elvinv3489]

will this work on a 98 b2500?

[@theballintruth3369]

Why remove the bump stop?

[@randomprojectsusa5196]

It will bottom out going over bumps

[@owenpearson7150]

I installed this and now my truck has a loud humming sound coming from directly underneath when I go above 70mph, anyone have any ideas

[@danielkeller3228]

Did you find out the problem? I just did the kit on my truck today I didn’t hear anything on my test drive

[@owenpearson7150]

@@danielkeller3228 no I didn’t I took it out and the sound went away I believe it was the driveshaft having pressure from the angle change

[@spy6271]

@@owenpearson7150 how’d you fix the angle

[@kylesonsalla7620]

U joint

[@shortbus794]

Did yall measure the pinion angle prior to the drop? So you could get the pinion angle could be correct on the drop? If it’s off to to much. It’ll eventually take the rear end out.

[@mchughm16a4]

I like the matte paint. You lost me at lowering/ruining a truck... 😭😭😭 But yeah, it's your vehicle and you can do what you want, I'll still give it a like. lol

[@JamesDguy]

Ha thanks for the Like but it’s still 100% functional and looks good. Either way I like it and that’s all that really matters lol

[@justalil4cylinder664]

It will get a better fuel economy than a lifted truck though.

[@mattstarnes2006]

Definitely easier to put things in the back lol

[@JamesDguy]

Yes WAY easier

[@dailydrivendiecast]

👍👍👍🌵🌵🌵

[@UFOzNoJoke]

Hahahahahhahaha! DROP A COMMENT!!!! Scrape Life!

[@JerseyDeville94]

No Jack Stands?!…and you were laying under the vehicle?! Maybe I should be making videos for you to watch. lol

[@jamesleicher]

I had to watch the whole vid first,yep that will help, heard old mate farmer In Australia found stuck under his Ute, Jack failed.