camelman
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- Ford
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I recently bought a 1997 Ford Ranger 5-speed xlt with the 2.3 and 175,000 miles. I replaced the original shocks because they were shot. However, there wasn't really any improvement in the ride. It is still way too soft and has entirely too much body roll.
I installed cheap Monro-matic shocks from O'Reilly's, so that could be the reason for the mushy ride. However, the springs also seem too soft. I can shake the entire truck up and down about 5 inches with one hand, and it only take a couple pulls on the fender to do that.
I plan on installing a rear sway bar to help with the body roll, but I think the front and rear springs are too soft. It seems that every related post I find is about the ride being too STIFF, not too soft. Any thoughts on how to stiffen the ride up? Thoughts on the shocks I bought?
The truck has axle code 86 (open 7.5" 3.73) with the three-pack leaf springs. All springs (front and rear) appear unbroken.
Thanks,
Camelman
I installed cheap Monro-matic shocks from O'Reilly's, so that could be the reason for the mushy ride. However, the springs also seem too soft. I can shake the entire truck up and down about 5 inches with one hand, and it only take a couple pulls on the fender to do that.
I plan on installing a rear sway bar to help with the body roll, but I think the front and rear springs are too soft. It seems that every related post I find is about the ride being too STIFF, not too soft. Any thoughts on how to stiffen the ride up? Thoughts on the shocks I bought?
The truck has axle code 86 (open 7.5" 3.73) with the three-pack leaf springs. All springs (front and rear) appear unbroken.
Thanks,
Camelman