Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

anybody have any reviews on this?

Old Oct 7, 2005
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anybody have any reviews on this?

found it on ebay. didnt know if it was crap or not. relatively cheap, just dont know how high quality it is. includes the whole package - 3" spindles, rear blocks, and hardware to install. Suspension Max
 
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yes its the same spindles as procomp or doeche or something like that a few members have them
 
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so with procomp you are just paying for the name? this is half the price. screw procomp. im gettin this.
 
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It goes back to the life long saying. You get what you pay for.
 
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REMEBER to specify you DO NOT have an edge truck I am assuming you DO NOT have a torsion bar set up?
 
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thats correct. springs all the way.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2005
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Yes, do tell them what your truck is so you get the right spindles. 4x2 Edge and non-Edge are different spindle types.

Well, the rear blocks won't give you bump stops if that's important to you. I don't know how trucks without blocks handle that -- I guess the axle just touches; but the Ranger blocks have an arm that sticks out to hit the bump stop on the frame since the axle is placed farther down.

I have the Doetsch spindles and they've been pretty good so far. I've thrashed them some (no jumping to speak of) with 35" tires on them and had no problems but they've only been on 6 months or so.

Putting that kit on will bring you up to about the same height as a stock Edge, more or less.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2005
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so what about ditching the blocks and getting aal? i have the body lift so im going to try to cut some fenders and get 35's under there. if only my truck would get out of the shop....
 
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If you get rid of your blocks and get add-a-leafs you'll be at the same height you were before. Add-a-leafs will give you more height if you keep the blocks, that's what was intended with them.
 
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no i'm talking about the blocks in the lift. my truck doesnt have blocks right now.
 
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Oh, yeah then add a leaf would be the way to go. Blocks increase axle wrap and make a really stiff ride.
 
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ok thats what i was wonderin. plus i still like to haul things and i was told that the blocks can crush with a decent load.
 
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They can, they are pretty strong but add a leaf has more advantages in the long run anyway.
 
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