Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

? edge vs. 4x2

  #1  
Old 03-25-2008
cyukio's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
? edge vs. 4x2

can anyone help me out? stock for stock does the edge have a higher ride height than the regular 4x2? if so what makes it higher is it the suspension? i want to know if it is the suspension then if you put the same 6" lift on both trucks would you come out with the same height? since youre changing the whole suspension system right? or would the edge be higher. if so why?
 
  #2  
Old 03-25-2008
elementsenjoi's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 352 Florida
Posts: 1,303
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
edge is torsion bar and 4x2 is coil sprung isn't it? and edge has a block in the back.
 
  #3  
Old 03-25-2008
ES894x4's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Killafornia
Posts: 1,523
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
^^^ yah apples n oranges different front ends
 
  #4  
Old 03-25-2008
cyukio's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
so what would be the difference in height if i was to lift the 4x4 vs. the 4x2 with the same 6" suspension kit?
 
  #5  
Old 03-25-2008
TrePaul86's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Gresham, OR
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Wouldn't the 4x2 sit a lil higher from not having the front diff up there?... I should think with the same 6in lift they would sit the same height because they're both built on the 4wd frame (edge and regular 4wd)
 
  #6  
Old 03-25-2008
Trigger01's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 18,788
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I was thinking the Edge would still sit higher.
 
  #7  
Old 03-25-2008
TrePaul86's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Gresham, OR
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
That's what I was saying... the edge 2wd would sit a lil higher with not having the diff and stuff up front like a 4wd would...
 
  #8  
Old 03-25-2008
jasgud's Avatar
Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2wd's do sit a little higher. I notice it all the time.

I need a lift....
 
  #9  
Old 03-25-2008
zabeard's Avatar
who?
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: IN
Posts: 26,044
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Originally Posted by TrePaul86
That's what I was saying... the edge 2wd would sit a lil higher with not having the diff and stuff up front like a 4wd would...
depends on the torsion bar spring rate. several 2wds have lighter Tbar ratings. the 4wds have either Bs or 1s I think. Which are a heavier rate to hold the weight.

frame and front suspensions are different on 2wd edge and 2wd xlt
 
  #10  
Old 03-25-2008
cyukio's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by zabeard
depends on the torsion bar spring rate. several 2wds have lighter Tbar ratings. the 4wds have either Bs or 1s I think. Which are a heavier rate to hold the weight.

frame and front suspensions are different on 2wd edge and 2wd xlt
so the frame on the 2wd edge is different than the 2wd xlt frame? thats why the edge sits higher? so if i was to put a 6" on a 2wd xlt the edge would still be higher with the same kit because of the frame difference right?
 
  #11  
Old 03-25-2008
TrePaul86's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Gresham, OR
Posts: 1,369
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Yup... the edge 2wd has the same suspension setup as a edge 4wd minus the 4wd part lol
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeshmont
General Technical & Electrical
8
09-23-2014 07:50 PM
0RangerEdge2
OLD - Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
7
12-15-2011 10:22 AM
D_RIP
OLD - Ranger Based Vehicles
0
02-14-2010 11:11 PM
0RangerEdge2
8-Cylinder Tech
4
12-24-2008 07:47 AM
edgeofthecliff
Suspension Tech
6
04-01-2005 02:15 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: ? edge vs. 4x2



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:38 PM.