88 Ranger Chevy Leaf Swap

Diggerauditor · Dec 5, 2011

I've read the tech article and like what I see. Think I'm going to pull the trigger myself this summer. My question is, the article shows the leafs being re-arched. Is that necessary? I've searched the forum and read alot of the threads about the subject but nobody really says if they had to re-arch the leafs. Can someone clarify please. Thank you

bigfatloser · Dec 16, 2011

Put a set on my Toyota. Did need more arch, not enough droop to drop the wheels into whoops, ended up skipping off of bumps due to lack of travel. I found leafs from an old "race" pack that had a ton of arch and slipped in two leafs per side to get the needed arch.

Picture is of them first installed

alwaysFlOoReD · Dec 16, 2011

Depends on your setup and what you want from your truck. Elaborate and we can give better answers.
Here is a link to a thread on re-arching springs in case you need it;
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90824

Richard

Uncle JuJu · Dec 27, 2011

That is a sweet tech link! Think my shop is getting a new tool!!

Any idea how far you can arch a spring before it gets damaged?

Jcoz · Feb 7, 2013

I have un-arched 64in leafs on my ranger and the shackles wont even droop down. The leafs have to be arched to achieve more down travel. Otherwise it is basically useless.

88 Ranger Chevy Leaf Swap

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