I have a 1988 ranger 2wd 2.3l and I want to lower it about 2" maybe 3". Im not quite sure how to do it. A buddy of mine lowered my 2003 ford ranger 2 inches by taking out the factory blocks and torsion bars. This truck also has torsion bars but I don't know how to lower the back, any help? What parts do I need to buy? Thank you for any help

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge v6 3.0L
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You don't need to buy anything, but if you want to go really low, you bought a sucky model to do so.

You just need to un-crank your torsion bars in the front and remove your blocks from the rear. Should be about 2"/2" drop. Anything lower than that requires some serious work and $$$.

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1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L
It's lowered and stuff.
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I don't think I have blocks on this model ranger in the back though that's Really my only concern is how to lower the back

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge v6 3.0L
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Wow, fail@me. I must be tired.

You need lowering springs (2" is maximum drop achievable) and a hanger flip, or flip kit with lifting shackle.

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1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L
It's lowered and stuff.
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Where could I get the springs and how do I flip the shackles

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2003 Ford Ranger Edge v6 3.0L
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You can get the springs from www.illusivefabrications.com, and there is an article on www.rangerpowersports.com about how to flip the shackles.

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1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L
It's lowered and stuff.
My Build Thread

yea only 98+ 4x4 and edge, some sports have torsion bars. You could do a max 5" drop with 3" drop Ibeams and 2" lowering coils. Although if you wanted to go that low I would suggest swapping to a 89-97 spindle due to the more adjustment availability in the alignment eccentrics. Shoot me an email if you need help with figuring out what parts you need to use. brian@illusivefabrications.com

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