Pros and cons of AAL
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im not sure how it would make it more level. but it might depend on which style of aal you get.
procomp makes a long and a short. i thought they both lifted the same but im not sure. the long one should ride better and the short one a little rougher.
i have a short AAL in the rear (took out the two inch block) and then added a 1 inch block. in the front i only cranked my t-bars 4 turns on each side.
also have a 3inch body lift. with 32s.
and here is how it sits
procomp makes a long and a short. i thought they both lifted the same but im not sure. the long one should ride better and the short one a little rougher.
i have a short AAL in the rear (took out the two inch block) and then added a 1 inch block. in the front i only cranked my t-bars 4 turns on each side.
also have a 3inch body lift. with 32s.
and here is how it sits
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Summit it only shows the short one fitting.
edit: this is what both descriptions say
These Pro Comp Add-A-Leaf kits are the perfect way to add 1 1/2 in. to 2 1/2 in. of ride height to your vehicle without completely overhauling your suspension. Each kit includes two single leaves and new centering bolts.
So they both must add alittle height.
edit: this is what both descriptions say
These Pro Comp Add-A-Leaf kits are the perfect way to add 1 1/2 in. to 2 1/2 in. of ride height to your vehicle without completely overhauling your suspension. Each kit includes two single leaves and new centering bolts.
So they both must add alittle height.
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Deavers are not meant to haul heavy loads Ben
they are softer, but will allow the bead to sit up higher
go to my post, the link takes you to the site
Buckgnarly had Deavers, he might chime in and say where he bought them
If you are going for a two truck set up (on for towing your future trailer, and one to off road) go with the Deavers for the Ranger
if the Ranger has to pull double duty (tow and off road) the add a leafs might be better, or a shakle swap might do the trick
they are softer, but will allow the bead to sit up higher
go to my post, the link takes you to the site
Buckgnarly had Deavers, he might chime in and say where he bought them
If you are going for a two truck set up (on for towing your future trailer, and one to off road) go with the Deavers for the Ranger
if the Ranger has to pull double duty (tow and off road) the add a leafs might be better, or a shakle swap might do the trick
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Originally Posted by LILBLUE04FX4L2
Deavers are not meant to haul heavy loads Ben
they are softer, but will allow the bead to sit up higher
go to my post, the link takes you to the site
Buckgnarly had Deavers, he might chime in and say where he bought them
If you are going for a two truck set up (on for towing your future trailer, and one to off road) go with the Deavers for the Ranger
if the Ranger has to pull double duty (tow and off road) the add a leafs might be better, or a shakle swap might do the trick
they are softer, but will allow the bead to sit up higher
go to my post, the link takes you to the site
Buckgnarly had Deavers, he might chime in and say where he bought them
If you are going for a two truck set up (on for towing your future trailer, and one to off road) go with the Deavers for the Ranger
if the Ranger has to pull double duty (tow and off road) the add a leafs might be better, or a shakle swap might do the trick
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We've discussed the manual's lower towing spec here before. Bob is of the opinion that the spec is modest for the manual and agressive for the auto as the test favors the auto (starting from a dead stop on a very steep grade). If you avoid starting on steep grades and take it easy, you should be able to safely exceed the max capacity on a limited basis.
That said, if you want to tow a heavy camper frequently.. yeah, the Ranger prolly isn't your vehicle of choice.
That said, if you want to tow a heavy camper frequently.. yeah, the Ranger prolly isn't your vehicle of choice.
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Originally Posted by NHBubba
We've discussed the manual's lower towing spec here before. Bob is of the opinion that the spec is modest for the manual and agressive for the auto as the test favors the auto (starting from a dead stop on a very steep grade). If you avoid starting on steep grades and take it easy, you should be able to safely exceed the max capacity on a limited basis.
That said, if you want to tow a heavy camper frequently.. yeah, the Ranger prolly isn't your vehicle of choice.
That said, if you want to tow a heavy camper frequently.. yeah, the Ranger prolly isn't your vehicle of choice.
just 2k lbs that I really like, nice tall inside and I can tow it with ranger1 even with the BL in place, maybe with the stock tires maybe with the 35's. Not every weekend maybe once a month. That would be great. If I find a camper that I really love but is a little to heavy, but maybe I can make due for a few towing it with ranger1 for a few months until I can buy a vehical for towing like a used 150 or 250 with 7.3 that would be a good 2nd best senario.
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