LS Swapped Ranger Gets Lowered!

Finally got my DJM drop beams and some new SVE Drag wheels. Hopefully the next video of this truck will be filled with tire smoke!
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[@jeremyhoskins6796]

Great video. Straight to the point with meanful tips. Debating on doing the 2in springs vs the 3in I-Beam cause spring is way easier.

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Springs are easier but the beams have better geometry.

[@SBS_Auto]

I went with a 8.8 from a 96 explorer in my 97 ranger. Used the explorer leafs. Junkyarded a 2nd driver side shock mount to be installed on the passenger side. Grabbed 2 caliper flex lines from a sport Trac. Cut and double flared the brake lines and bolted down the flexes to the axle. And lastly installed 2" lift shackles.

[@1badombre82]

Did the explorer rear end up much wider than the stuck 1? I've got a 5.0 in my 93 splash running the stock rear but I'm going to LS turbo it and probably put an explorer rear in it

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Explorer rear axle is wider. I’ve actually got another ranger build in the works that we will be documenting soon!

[@SBS_Auto]

Why are my comments getting deleted?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

?? Not sure

[@1badombre82]

@@SBS_Auto that's been happening to me alot lately too. KZbin is screwy

[@319speed]

When I put my drop beams on it (same as yours) was a nightmare (getting the stock stuff out). Everything fought me on the way out. I had to get all new bolts because they all were ruined trying to get them out or torched/cut. I wanted new anyway as it was all goin to be fresh under there going back together. I took and completely sanded down my radius arms to and repainted them. They are installed along with the new shocks. I repainted my front springs and reused those as they looked good yet. Still waiting on my spindles to come back. Buddy of mine has the brackets done so I can run the bigger rotors but I just am waiting on him to paint them for me and to finish my 8.8 to. There are better camber caster nuts for adjusting it up front. I paid a ton for them but mine isn't to that point yet so we will see if they help.

[@MRE_Motorsports]

I hate the I beams!

[@319speed]

@@MRE_Motorsports I so agree!

[@SBS_Auto]

Where u get the camber caster adjustors?

[@justinwalker2947]

Cool truck there a blast

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Its been pretty fun!

[@nicolaasstroomer134]

I liked the Belltech drop beams I used. No fitment issues

[@MRE_Motorsports]

I didn't know belltech made any. But then again i didnt want to spend anymore then $400 to do it either. Ill have to look them up

[@willwork2fish261]

@@MRE_Motorsports what brand did you go with?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

I used the DJM dream beams

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

I beams are great if you are driving your 4by4 down a bush road , they're so durable that's where the Built Ford Tough slogan came from . But I agree with you when it comes to Street trucks , the only thing they should use is dual wishbone suspension . But if it bothers you to much you could always upgrade to a 98 through 2012 Ranger .

[@MRE_Motorsports]

All very true. Not sure what direction I'll go with it

[@daveledoux865]

I did a 94 ranger it was fun and a real pain but I loved that truck

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Exactly how I feel about mine lol

[@ernestchapman1194]

For all the folks bitchin bout the front suspension (I hear ya) a while back power nation built a ranger and swapped an entire crown vic frontend in and moved it forward I believe. Don't remember if it was for the terminator motor or the cross member. but something to consider I suppose

[@MRE_Motorsports]

I think I recall seeing this build.

[@nickstarantulas]

I just got these dream beams in. waiting for ball joints and all those goodies. honestly after watching you struggle with that bolt i might just order some new ones and save the hassle. any other issues that i need to look out for when mounting these up?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

That bolt was pretty much it. They were pretty easy otherwise

[@alangaeta3653]

Wow thank you my brother. I have a 95 ranger 4 cylinder but thinking to go for a bigger block... 8cylinder .ok question can I do that?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Sure. Just takes a little time

[@Cobrafanatik22]

Do you just reuse the stock coil springs? You don't need shorter ones? Trying to figure this out for a 94 ranger

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Just stock springs with the drop arms.

[@patrickwassall116]

Dope! I accidentally ended up doing this crap with a little $1000 Ranger I scooped over the summer. Decided to do a coilover conversion while I was in there (and a v8 swap...). What tire size is that? (Sorry if I missed it, thanks!)

[@patrickwassall116]

the front I mean, but also curious about the rear

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Rear is a 275 60 15

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Fronts are 175/55r17 its an Achilles spare tire lol

[@monkeymouth_rectum]

Did you have any issue lining up the bolt hole with the bolt that was off center because of tension during the tear down while installing the new beams?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

No, I don’t think so.

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Everything went together pretty easy.

[@bootyman234]

You know, it just dawned on me that at 3;02 that must have been it... is it? after the change i mean.

[@iragibson522]

Put a spoiler and front lip on that thing. 😎

[@MRE_Motorsports]

It needs it!

[@arthurgreen6682]

What size rims and tires did you go with in front and back?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

I cant remember what size I had on it in this video. But currently has a 17x4 on a 26in tire in the front and 15x10 275 60 15 in the rear

[@andrewpanter6398]

Did you have to run a spacer in the back?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

I did with the 7.5 but not with the 8.8

[@aarongetsyoked6099]

Cool truck man what did it all cost you from start to finish

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Honestly, I try to not keep track. Otherwise it can get very discouraging. But I'd say it would say $12-15k

[@aarongetsyoked6099]

@@MRE_Motorsports thanks for the response won’t be doing that to my ranger Anytime soon!

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Everyone should try it atleast once. Lol

[@inmypans]

an I ask how much of a drop it is in the back? And how much of a drop it is in the front? Thinking of doing the same thing to my ranger, nice video

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Rear has the flipped axle and djm drop beams in the front. Thank you

[@inmypans]

@@MRE_Motorsports Thanks for the reply, did you bother to install lowered coil springs as too? Also, do you recall what size shocks you have in the rear with that 8.8, cheers

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Put new stock coil springs up front

[@MRE_Motorsports]

And had beltech shocks all 4 corners

[@inmypans]

@@MRE_Motorsports Did you go with beltech for the leaf springs too? Jealous that's a good-looking truck man haha

[@estefaniasalazar5128]

Cuanto cuestan y donde puedo comprarlas.

[@estefaniasalazar5128]

Las piezas que pusistes para q se baje de adelante.

[@leftcoastdrifter]

I hate the twin I-beams too. Pretty sure anyone who modifies a 2WD Ranger or F series does as well.

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Yeah its a terrible design in my eyes.

[@extremepoweraddicts2978]

I must be the minority... I love the I beam setup. I run a low profile setup on my excursion and never have had any complaints. My tires wear even.. Once I had cupping but that was because of a bad bushing, never had an issue after that and never had it professionally alligned. Drop beams on springs up front, 4 link on bags in rear. Almost 60k on the setup with tons of towing around the country.

[@MRE_Motorsports]

That's awesome!

[@extremepoweraddicts2978]

@@MRE_Motorsports that ranger is awesome looking haha. Im currently ordering parts to get my ranger build going. Wife told me i cant sell the truck since its been in the family since new in 94, since im stuck with it... Time to mod it haha. How far forward past wheel center does the ls sit?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

That's a good question but it's only about .750 from the firewall

[@bootyman234]

Okay dude, where is a vid of the finished product! =)

[@MRE_Motorsports]

There are a few more ranger videos after this one

[@bootyman234]

@@MRE_Motorsports Of yours?

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Yes sir.

[@gtrdrejugfde288]

Doing a 93 how long did the dream beams take to install

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Couple hrs or so. As long as you have a good selection of tools you'll be able to knock it out.

[@19jody72]

Fords front end design sucks ass! I'm doing g a 4/5.. might only do a 3/4 drop on a 2000, which is a little better than the beam trucks, but caster/camber still is an issue from what Ive read

[@MRE_Motorsports]

Yeah I would love to frame swap this truck lol