I'd like to take out my rear blocks, but keep the 2in. height. What would be a good way to do this without using blocks while also softening how the truck rides? I've read about explorer leafs and chevy leafs, and new shackles, but I'm not sure about those because I only want 2 inches, don't need more than that. I also don't really want add a leafs cause that would seem like it would stiffen the ride. Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

Lift shackles would prolly be the best thing for you. Can i ask what your reason for taking the blocks out is?

 

Belltech 6400 shackles will lift a Ranger 1.5" or 2".

 

I got 2in. level coils for the front, and the rear still sits too high because of the 2 1/2in blocks. I'd like to get rid of the blocks altogether, and the leafs are flat anyways so I'm just wondering what my options would be to get the 2in lift in the back without using the blocks while also softening the ride. The rear is pretty stiff, the front is just fine.

 

I don't know about softening the ride, but shackles would keep that 2" without sacrificing any ride quality. Rangers don't have the best ride quality to begin with.

 

How far will the belltech shackles bring the axle forward, if they do at all? Since I need new leafs anyway, if I got new stock leafs and the shackles, would I still get the 2 inches or will I get more than that?

 

If your leaf springs are worn out you will most likely get more than 2" of lift.

 

How much lift will explorer leafs give you? With belltechs?

 

Amen to that, and a free slap to anyone who thinks otherwise.

 

What's the usual amount of lift explorer leaf springs give? And I read they might make some rangers ride stiffer than stock leafs?

 

I dont know the lift for expo leafs, but I do know that if your leafs are flat that could be causing ALL of your problems.

You'll get that 2 inches back, and more than likely a much nicer ride. My truck rode like a Cadillac before I lifted it and ran with F150 shocks.

 

What's the 'ideal' explorer leaf spring pack?

 

not sure ideal, but leaf springs, are measured 2 ways when fitting, you have eye to eye, this is the eye on the front to the eye on the back, your replacement spring should be damn close to this, and then there is total length, and this is where you will get your height from... i would go measure them at the junk yard, compared to yours...

 

explorer leaves yield around 2.5-3 inches of lift.... get them