TX Ranger
Feb 19 2006, 11:29pm
As of the day this is posted, I have checked the manufacturers websites and they all currently list the product i have described. I'm not vouching for the quality of ANYTHING, nor am i trying to tell you what or where to buy. This is just a list of what is out there to give you all an idea of where to start. Other retailers exist and I suggest shopping around. Lastly, be SURE to check out the RPS Member classifieds (http://www.rangerpowersports.com/classifieds/), you can save a lot of money buying used stuff and there's nearly always a great deal on parts or complete kits.
I have NOT listed every product ever made for the Ranger. There are older companies that sold drop beams, companies that used to make coil springs, etc. I haven't listed those because, to my knowledge, they are no longer available. I have also not listed "off brands" that sell on eBay.
With that said, If you have something to add to this list, feel free to reply but ANY "where can i find..." or "i heard ___ is crap", etc WILL BE DELETED. Lastly, I'm not going to do ALL the work for you. If you're looking for a part mentioned, go to the manufacturers website (listed at bottom) and find it yourself.
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83-97 Rangers - FRONT
3" Drop beams
- DJM, Chassis Tech, Bell Tech
1" coils
- AIM
2" coils
- Bell Tech, AIM, Steeda
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98+ Rangers - FRONT
2" Control arms
- DJM
1" coils
- AIM
2" coils
- DJM, Bell Tech, Eibach, Ford Racing/Roush, Steeda
3" coils
- Bell Tech
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Rear - All Years
2" Flipped STOCK hangers
- Search (http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/search.php) for info on this one.
2" Drop Hangers
- Bell Tech, Eibach, Roush
2" Drop Shackle
- Eibach
4" Shackle/hanger kits
- Bell tech, Steeda
- Note, the part numbers list on BT's website lists each part seperately. Same for the Steeda parts.
3" Flip Kit
- DJM
- This is essentially a 5" flip kit with a 2" raising shackle, which is also available seperately from DJM.
4-5" Flip kits
- DJM, Bell Tech
4" Drop leafs
- Bell Tech, Steeda
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Common Kits - All Years
83-97
By far the most common drop "kit" for the 83-97 is the 3/4, either from DJM, Bell Tech, or Chassis Tech. It consists of i-beams front and a flip kit in back.
98+
There are two common kits for the 98+, first the 2/3 kit consisting of coils and a 3" flip kit (see above) from DJM. The second is a 4/5 kit using the 2" coils, 2" c-arms, and 5" flip kit. DJM and Chassis Tech both make this.
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Manufacturers
http://www.djmsuspension.com/
http://www.belltechcorp.com/
http://www.eibach.com
http://www.steeda.com
Retailers
Illusive Fab (http://www.illusivefabrications.com) - Illusive Fab
Godfather Customs (http://www.godfathercustoms.com) - DJM
Stylin Concepts (http://www.stylinconcepts.com) - Bell Tech, DJM
StreetBeat Customs (http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com) - DJM, other
AIM Industries (http://www.truckn-store.com) - Chassis Tech
Hillbank Motorsports.com (www.hillbankmotorsports.com/) - Steeda/Roush
I have NOT listed every product ever made for the Ranger. There are older companies that sold drop beams, companies that used to make coil springs, etc. I haven't listed those because, to my knowledge, they are no longer available. I have also not listed "off brands" that sell on eBay.
With that said, If you have something to add to this list, feel free to reply but ANY "where can i find..." or "i heard ___ is crap", etc WILL BE DELETED. Lastly, I'm not going to do ALL the work for you. If you're looking for a part mentioned, go to the manufacturers website (listed at bottom) and find it yourself.
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83-97 Rangers - FRONT
3" Drop beams
- DJM, Chassis Tech, Bell Tech
1" coils
- AIM
2" coils
- Bell Tech, AIM, Steeda
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98+ Rangers - FRONT
2" Control arms
- DJM
1" coils
- AIM
2" coils
- DJM, Bell Tech, Eibach, Ford Racing/Roush, Steeda
3" coils
- Bell Tech
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Rear - All Years
2" Flipped STOCK hangers
- Search (http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/search.php) for info on this one.
2" Drop Hangers
- Bell Tech, Eibach, Roush
2" Drop Shackle
- Eibach
4" Shackle/hanger kits
- Bell tech, Steeda
- Note, the part numbers list on BT's website lists each part seperately. Same for the Steeda parts.
3" Flip Kit
- DJM
- This is essentially a 5" flip kit with a 2" raising shackle, which is also available seperately from DJM.
4-5" Flip kits
- DJM, Bell Tech
4" Drop leafs
- Bell Tech, Steeda
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Common Kits - All Years
83-97
By far the most common drop "kit" for the 83-97 is the 3/4, either from DJM, Bell Tech, or Chassis Tech. It consists of i-beams front and a flip kit in back.
98+
There are two common kits for the 98+, first the 2/3 kit consisting of coils and a 3" flip kit (see above) from DJM. The second is a 4/5 kit using the 2" coils, 2" c-arms, and 5" flip kit. DJM and Chassis Tech both make this.
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Manufacturers
http://www.djmsuspension.com/
http://www.belltechcorp.com/
http://www.eibach.com
http://www.steeda.com
Retailers
Illusive Fab (http://www.illusivefabrications.com) - Illusive Fab
Godfather Customs (http://www.godfathercustoms.com) - DJM
Stylin Concepts (http://www.stylinconcepts.com) - Bell Tech, DJM
StreetBeat Customs (http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com) - DJM, other
AIM Industries (http://www.truckn-store.com) - Chassis Tech
Hillbank Motorsports.com (www.hillbankmotorsports.com/) - Steeda/Roush