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Hey guys . I finally got settled into my new place and made a lot more progress on my project. Everything is coming together nicely . I'm curious if anyone is running heavier springs on their ranger set up that is stock suspension (not lifted) ? I finally got to take mine for a drive and I noticed that my front tires are bowing inward at the top of the tire about 15 degrees.
I don't want to use spacers for the coil overs , maybe stiffer springs and or heavier shocks ? This Ranger had the 4.0 in it originally . Any help will be greatly appreciated ! Thanks
 


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You either need replacement springs or get eccentrics and an alignment...

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Whats a good replacement spring ?
 

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A 4.0 extended cab, or 4.0 4x4 explorer model replacement spring...

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we are running FRPP fox springs up front in ours
 

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I think he's saying new (not junkyard) springs.

Although, there may be other options if you already have new springs. Seems lots of guys use F150 springs for a really bad lift. Might look into how those fit...
 

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I think he's saying new (not junkyard) springs.

Although, there may be other options if you already have new springs. Seems lots of guys use F150 springs for a really bad lift. Might look into how those fit...
'150 springs are quite a bit heavier than a stock Ranger spring... I think too much so.
 

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i have stock springs and I think the truck sets good but the weight is only 3000 pounds without driver. the truck had the 4.0 from the factory.

 

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