Explorer Leafs
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From: Orange City, FL
The X leafs are stronger and will prolly lift you up an inch in the back, I was tlaking to dangerRanger from RPS at the daytona meet he said there was a difference cause he had a set of Ranger ones and a set of X leafs. The X leafs lifted him up in the back about 1 inch.
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
as long as you keep in mind that the leaves are under the axle in the explorer. if you mount them with a flip kit on the ranger, it will be in the stock position of an explorer, and give you a stock ride height. youd have to do something crazy with the shackles. i dont see anything wrong with the idea, but id like to honestly and respectfully ask why?
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Originally Posted by SoundPer4mance
as long as you keep in mind that the leaves are under the axle in the explorer. if you mount them with a flip kit on the ranger, it will be in the stock position of an explorer, and give you a stock ride height. youd have to do something crazy with the shackles. i dont see anything wrong with the idea, but id like to honestly and respectfully ask why?
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Originally Posted by SoundPer4mance
is the payload on the explorer really more than the payload of a pickup truck? im just curious.
here's a comparison on ford's 2005 models:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/products/...05_default.asp
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Calculating the load your vehicle can carry/tow
1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
chart to find the maximum GCWR for
your type engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without
cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the
following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight
on the chart.
1. Use the appropriate maximum gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
chart to find the maximum GCWR for
your type engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without
cargo. To obtain correct weights, try taking your vehicle to a shipping
company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded vehicle weight from the maximum GCWR on the
following charts. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow
and must fall below the maximum shown under maximum trailer weight
on the chart.
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
ha ha, carry and tow are not the same, i wonder if rwenzing or john could help us out, what we really need is the PAYLOAD capacity, the towing accounts for engine power, trans etc, and thats not important to us when trying to determine if the leafs are stronger.
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I think not. He's getting MORE. The Ex probably has 200 pounds of glass in the back, and more sheet metal, rear liftgate, etc. It weighs a LOT more. I'd expect Explorer leafs on a Ranger to be much stronger.
Payload capacity only implies what the truck can carry in ADDITION TO it's weight. Since the Ex's are heavier to begin with, you're getting a big boost -- and probably a ride as stiff as an add-a-leaf!
Payload capacity only implies what the truck can carry in ADDITION TO it's weight. Since the Ex's are heavier to begin with, you're getting a big boost -- and probably a ride as stiff as an add-a-leaf!
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From: Murfreesboro, TN
I hope you're not wanting to "handle" well with these things.
I'm using the stock leafs in my setup, and the ride is pretty damn bouncy in the rear. Combine that with spirited driving, and things get pretty squirrelly. In fact, if I didn't fish in tournaments, I would have bought a monoleaf. BUT, axle wrap is more pronounced....monos aren't known for their exceptional launching ability.
But back to the Explorer leaf, it will definately increase your payload capability.
I'm using the stock leafs in my setup, and the ride is pretty damn bouncy in the rear. Combine that with spirited driving, and things get pretty squirrelly. In fact, if I didn't fish in tournaments, I would have bought a monoleaf. BUT, axle wrap is more pronounced....monos aren't known for their exceptional launching ability.
But back to the Explorer leaf, it will definately increase your payload capability.
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From: Chino, CA
do you think explorer leafs would be harder then add-a-leafs??? i was also thinking of doing this because i don't like how much stock leafs drop under the smallest of loads. i want something softer then add-a-leafs though. also how much lift would i get out of them in a stock postion
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Explorer leafs were engineered to ride relativley nice, but they were also intended to have the extra 500 pounds or so over them. Unloaded, and in our trucks, they probably ride similarly to an add-a-leaf setup. Basically, Explorer leafs are just Ranger leafs, with an extra leaf, so......
Although I'm sure the spring rates are slightly different as well. But I have no specs on that.
Although I'm sure the spring rates are slightly different as well. But I have no specs on that.
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