This thing rides like a......truck.......

[Bronco638]

I recently eliminated about 100 lbs. of weight, aft of the rear axle. which has helped the handling.

How did you accomplish that?

And, how has it effected the ride?

 

[wizkid00104]

I'd venture to say it involved a sawzall or a cutting torch.

Unless it was the spare tire assembly and crank.


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[Bronco638]

That's what I was guessing except I didn't think the spare and crank weighed that much. Perhaps removing the rear bumper, too?

 

[Blown]

I posted some stuff I did and am thinking doing here:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157192

 

[Bronco638]

I just wanted to "complete the circle" on this thread; I installed the Monroe Sens-a-Track shocks on my Ranger last weekend (12/6/14). While I've only driven on them for two days, there is a noticeable difference from what was on there (which I have yet to ID). The ride is more 'compliant', I won't say it's 'softer' or 'more plush' because it's still pretty stiff but the tail doesn't kick sideways over washboard bumps and there is less harshness when encountering potholes, and the like.

I'm pretty pleased given that fact that one of the shocks was free ("Shocktober").

 

[wizkid00104]

Are you going to continue your research on this matter?

 

[Bronco638]

No, I think I'm good. I had a '96 Explorer that had a 2" body lift. I cranked the front suspension up and added F150 leaves to the Ex's main leaf. That gave about 1.75" suspension lift. I'm not an engineer so messing with leaf packs is not for me (anymore). I had another member offer me some Ex leaf packs, for cheap (he was local). But, I just don't feel like taking that on. The last pick-up truck I drove was an F150 4x4, about 15 years ago. I must have been thinking about the ride on that truck, which was much more car like. The more I drive the Ranger, on the Monroe shocks, the better I like it. There are other projects, in the garage, that require more of my attention...