Slim
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- 1997 + 2003
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- Automatic
Uh oh, what's the little 2wd guy doing in here?!?!??!
I want a softer rear suspension. I've been reading up on removing a leaf from the stock rear pack, but it seems that this would eventually result in a rear that will eventually sag to nothing. (ILLEGALCONCEPTS and others come to mind)
Now since reading up on the Chevy leaf swap i'm inclined to ask more details. I understand that most guys that do the swap end up changing more parts, so i'll take what I can get for info.
With the understanding that i'm NOT looking for huge lift or extreme flex, I just want a bit of a softer rear and any better handling I can get. I'd consider this a far cheaper alternative than a coil-over conversion. I don't PLAN on using any different shackles other than what's stock on my Ranger, but who knows if that would change. No plans, right now i'm just asking questions .....
1. assuming that i'm moving the stock front leaf mount forwards (10"?), how much more weight might I expect to see over the rear axle? I don't think much at all, but i'm curious to know.
2. street manners, do the longer leaves mean the rear of the truck will be moving around more?
3. still can't seem to find out if i'd need new u-bolts/plates. Are these wider than the stock Ranger leaves?
Again, not looking for huge lift or flex, just a softer rear.
Thanks for any helpful input.
EDIT - CRAP I put this in the wrong section!!!!! SORRY! If a mod wishes to move this to the 4x4 section please feel free! SORRY again!
I want a softer rear suspension. I've been reading up on removing a leaf from the stock rear pack, but it seems that this would eventually result in a rear that will eventually sag to nothing. (ILLEGALCONCEPTS and others come to mind)
Now since reading up on the Chevy leaf swap i'm inclined to ask more details. I understand that most guys that do the swap end up changing more parts, so i'll take what I can get for info.
With the understanding that i'm NOT looking for huge lift or extreme flex, I just want a bit of a softer rear and any better handling I can get. I'd consider this a far cheaper alternative than a coil-over conversion. I don't PLAN on using any different shackles other than what's stock on my Ranger, but who knows if that would change. No plans, right now i'm just asking questions .....
1. assuming that i'm moving the stock front leaf mount forwards (10"?), how much more weight might I expect to see over the rear axle? I don't think much at all, but i'm curious to know.
2. street manners, do the longer leaves mean the rear of the truck will be moving around more?
3. still can't seem to find out if i'd need new u-bolts/plates. Are these wider than the stock Ranger leaves?
Again, not looking for huge lift or flex, just a softer rear.
Thanks for any helpful input.
EDIT - CRAP I put this in the wrong section!!!!! SORRY! If a mod wishes to move this to the 4x4 section please feel free! SORRY again!