How do i lay my 97 ranger out

i got a stock ranger whats the easyest way to lower my truck. I hate the damn I beam suspension.. Any suggestions

subframe the front with like a 85 to a 93 i think toyota front end thats how i did mine it works great cant beat the control arms man

Either Yota or mustang II clip. I have a 95 and doing tubulars moutns up front because SD mounts suck. You need new tranny x member and radius relocators. Check out www.rangerpowersports.com for more info in the lowered section. Also Joel(illblazer) can help you out. JIMMY

find a wrecker newer ranger and cut the front clip off...

Originally posted by rusty133



find a wrecker newer ranger and cut the front clip off...

In reguards to this, couldnt he just use the whole frame of a newer ranger? or is the wheelbase off?

no...its the same wheelbase...bumper mounts and motor mounts are different...but the 98+ isnt the best choice in swaps.

Edited: 11/22/2007 9:35:07 PM by JayMac

The frames on the 98 up Rangers are longer than the pre 98. The wheelbase on the 97(if its a regular cab) are 108", the regular cab 98 up's are 112" The best choice is Toyota front, you can pick them up cheap, and they work great.

well, i was assuming. but i know the motor mounts and bumper mounts arent the same. lol. jason knows, he's the max fish of the rangers....haha

ya i wish i would have known about the yota clip before i bagged mine. deff the way to go, i have a 98 with nasty ass camber and i spent too much on my frame to clip it. either way u go good luck rangers are one of the worst trucks to bag but they look so cool laid out

what else is needed other than the yota clip? i know spindles are needed but what else?