Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

**would 4x4 ranger leaf spings give me a lift on a 4x2?**

Old Mar 27, 2007
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**would 4x4 ranger leaf spings give me a lift on a 4x2?**and......

could i get a set of (stock)4x4 ranger leaf springs and put them under my 4x2?... would that get more lift?
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if not...
what makes the 4x4 rangers 3inches high than a 4x2 (93-98 i think)
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could i get some front coil spacer
( the rubber bushing that you put in between each coil)
to raise the front end up and little bit? ... the old spring are well..old and the tire is staring to hit the inside of the fender ..if i hit regular bumps
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007
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The 4x4's have larger spacer blocks in the rear. You could always get larger blocks for the rear and an AAL in there for some lift.

For the front there's coil spacers, or you can get a spindle lift......longer spindles. As for the front suspension, check your shocks too....they may be going out on you.
 
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Originally Posted by Rolldogg
The 4x4's have larger spacer blocks in the rear. You could always get larger blocks for the rear and an AAL in there for some lift.

For the front there's coil spacers, or you can get a spindle lift......longer spindles. As for the front suspension, check your shocks too....they may be going out on you.
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thanks
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whats a AAL?
is spacer blocks where the axle meet the leaf?...( i know it a stupid question but i dont know s**t)
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what kind of bar is on the front of your ranger..( its nice and not to much)
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007
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AAL = Add a leaf... another leaf that gets added to your leaf spring pack
 
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Originally Posted by Grizzlybear34
AAL = Add a leaf... another leaf that gets added to your leaf spring pack
.. thanks!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007
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most 2wd Rangers didn't come with any blocks pre '98.......they were spring on axle........

there is no difference in 2wd and 4wd springs.......

rear lifting options:

- Belltech 6400 Chevy 2wd lowering shackle (2"-3" of lift)
- Add-a-Leaf (2"-3" of lift)
- stock 4wd lift block (2" of lift)
- aftermarket lift springs (2" up to 6" of lift using a 4wd lift block)
- lifted lift block (~4" of lift)
- or any combo of the above....
 
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
most 2wd Rangers didn't come with any blocks pre '98.......they were spring on axle........

there is no difference in 2wd and 4wd springs.......

rear lifting options:

- Belltech 6400 Chevy 2wd lowering shackle (2"-3" of lift)
- Add-a-Leaf (2"-3" of lift)
- stock 4wd lift block (2" of lift)
- aftermarket lift springs (2" up to 6" of lift using a 4wd lift block)
- lifted lift block (~4" of lift)
- or any combo of the above....
.. THIS HELP ALOT.. !.. THANKS
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007
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You can get 2 inches from F-150 leaf springs...I did. :)
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007
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Originally Posted by pure_native
You can get 2 inches from F-150 leaf springs...I did. :)
. nice!... what year model... im going to look into that for sure!
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and what yr. is ur ranger
 
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I have a Westin safari bar on my Ranger. For what it does, it's not worth the $$$$ unless you find a deal on eBay or through a friend.

If you can get your hands on a WAAG bar, then that's worth the $$$.
 
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