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Old May 26, 2016
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Wanted: 98-07 Rear axle blocks for Ford Ranger 4x4

I am looking to do the pre key lift on my 2010 ford ranger but am having trouble finding the rear axle blocks. I was hoping someone has a set here. Looking for the blocks removed from a 1998-2007 Ford ranger.

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Old May 27, 2016
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Originally Posted by RCI2950
I am looking to do the pre key lift on my 2010 ford ranger but am having trouble finding the rear axle blocks. I was hoping someone has a set here. Looking for the blocks removed from a 1998-2007 Ford ranger.

Thanks in advance.
Where are you located? I've been contemplating switching out my 2.5" factory blocks for the post '07 blocks.
 
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you can do away with the axle spacer clocks and go with the superlift ford explorer leaf springs

9.75 inches of arch .

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/slf-01-194

or these ones

1986-1996 Ford F100, F150 2wd - Leaf Spring (Rear - 4/1 Leaves) [43-883] | $77.95 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts
 
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Originally Posted by tsf94
Where are you located? I've been contemplating switching out my 2.5" factory blocks for the post '07 blocks.

^ What is the difference in the post 07 blocks? Can't be too crazy since it is just a lift block and all.
 
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spacer blocks damage your leaf springs beyond repair

the superlift springs will provide you with 4 inches of lift with the spacer blocks removed
 
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Originally Posted by BDod
^ What is the difference in the post 07 blocks? Can't be too crazy since it is just a lift block and all.
1" difference. 08+ are only 1.5" blocks

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spacer blocks damage your leaf springs beyond repair

the superlift springs will provide you with 4 inches of lift with the spacer blocks removed
While I'll agree that no block is best, him switching to the larger oem block isn't going to ruin his springs.
 
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the spacer blocks will bend his leaf spring into a W pattern

i paid good money for a pair of 1,700 pound capacity springs only to have the spacer blocks destroy them in less than 3 months

the 2nd choice i posted will provide weight carrying capacity as well as eliminating the spacer block
 
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Originally Posted by cheese_man
the spacer blocks will bend his leaf spring into a W pattern

i paid good money for a pair of 1,700 pound capacity springs only to have the spacer blocks destroy them in less than 3 months

the 2nd choice i posted will provide weight carrying capacity as well as eliminating the spacer block

There are also millions of rangers riding around on oem blocks and don't have a problem. Maybe those leaf springs were not as good a quality as you thought.
 
 
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