explorer leafs into 99 ranger..what year??

Graham99ranger · 04-23-2009, 06:02 PM

hey, i have a stock 99 ranger. it's a 4x4 with a 4.0L. i want 1.5 to 2 inches of lift to clear a set of 31's. i'm gonna crank the torsion bars for the front but i'm not sure about the back. i thought about getting the add a leaf but i think i'd have to re-arch them too because it's leaning to the left. i also want a little more strength back there for hauling loads so i'm not dragging my ass. then i read you can put explorer leafs under it and i thought that might be better. here's my questions:1. what year and style of explorer springs will fit? 2. how much lift will they give and will they be stronger? any help would be appreciated. thanks.

**4x4junkie** · 04-23-2009, 06:17 PM

'91-'01 4-dr Explorer leafs. About 1.5-2" lift.

Graham99ranger · 04-23-2009, 06:35 PM

cool, thanks a mill

alaskan155 · 04-23-2009, 06:36 PM

while on subject, is there a difference between v8 and 4.0 rear springs, seen 2 in the pick and pull was just curious(for my B2)

Graham99ranger · 04-23-2009, 06:57 PM

what is the difference in the spring codes? is there a place that lists and describes them? thanks

WillXLT98 · 04-24-2009, 01:16 PM

You should be able to clear 31s on stock.

I have '30.5' (close enough) and theres no problems whatsoever.

Graham99ranger · 04-24-2009, 05:36 PM

yeah, i want it up higher anyway though. and stronger for hauling stuff

**Mac** · 04-24-2009, 07:14 PM

Question on the different codes got me to looking in the '97' shop manual. They do list the codes that go on the door sticker and the different part numbers but - don't give what the spring rates are!
Dave - Know of another place I think I can find them. Didn't know that there were 10 different torsion bars either

Torsion Bar Codes/Part Numbers

B - F57A-5B326-BC
D - F57A-5B326-DD
E - F57A-5B326-EC
F - F57A-5B326-FC
G - F57A-5B326-GC
H - F57A-5B326-HC
J - F57A-5B326-JC
L - F57A-5B326-LB
1 - F77A-5B326-AGA
2 - F77A-5B326-AHA

Rear Spring Codes/Part Numbers

F - F57A-5560-FD
H - F57A-5560-HC
L - F57A-5560-LC

Graham99ranger · 04-24-2009, 08:00 PM

cool, i didn't know about the torsion bars either. i think the leaf springs are in alphabetical order going from lowest load range to highest. i think i'll go with a lower one from an explorer, it should still be stronger than my saggy ranger but not ride too rough. if i'm wrong please don't hesitate to tell me.

04-23-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
Graham99ranger New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	explorer leafs into 99 ranger..what year?? hey, i have a stock 99 ranger. it's a 4x4 with a 4.0L. i want 1.5 to 2 inches of lift to clear a set of 31's. i'm gonna crank the torsion bars for the front but i'm not sure about the back. i thought about getting the add a leaf but i think i'd have to re-arch them too because it's leaning to the left. i also want a little more strength back there for hauling loads so i'm not dragging my ass. then i read you can put explorer leafs under it and i thought that might be better. here's my questions:1. what year and style of explorer springs will fit? 2. how much lift will they give and will they be stronger? any help would be appreciated. thanks.
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04-23-2009, 06:17 PM	#2
4x4junkie Mall-Rated Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: So. Calif (SFV) Year: 1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II, Ranger Engine: 2.9L, 4.0L Used For: Crawling over things Posts: 7,998 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	'91-'01 4-dr Explorer leafs. About 1.5-2" lift. __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker Jeep coils), D35 & 8.8" w/5.13s (locked), 1354 dual T-case, 35x12.50s '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s
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04-23-2009, 06:35 PM	#3
Graham99ranger New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	cool, thanks a mill
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alaskan155 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cheyenne Year: 2002 1988 Make: honda and ford Model: CR-v and Bronco Engine: 2.4l/5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: dd/toy Posts: 947 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (1)	while on subject, is there a difference between v8 and 4.0 rear springs, seen 2 in the pick and pull was just curious(for my B2) __________________ retired TRS member Currently on Fullsizebronco.com under same name current toy: 88 Bronco 35s stock/ no sway bars 5.0/AOD/BWt-case 210k miles 4.10 gears, Rock sliders, chopped quaters far future mods: D60/10.25 sas/removable doors/custom bumpers
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04-23-2009, 06:57 PM	#5
Graham99ranger New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	what is the difference in the spring codes? is there a place that lists and describes them? thanks
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WillXLT98 New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canton, MI Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: learning money management skills Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	You should be able to clear 31s on stock. I have '30.5' (close enough) and theres no problems whatsoever.
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04-24-2009, 05:36 PM	#7
Graham99ranger New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	yeah, i want it up higher anyway though. and stronger for hauling stuff
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04-24-2009, 07:14 PM	#8
Mac Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: C. Wisconsin Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Ext Cab Engine: 3.0 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Summer Beater Posts: 4,391 Rep Power: 55 iTrader: (2)	Question on the different codes got me to looking in the '97' shop manual. They do list the codes that go on the door sticker and the different part numbers but - don't give what the spring rates are! Dave - Know of another place I think I can find them. Didn't know that there were 10 different torsion bars either Torsion Bar Codes/Part Numbers B - F57A-5B326-BC D - F57A-5B326-DD E - F57A-5B326-EC F - F57A-5B326-FC G - F57A-5B326-GC H - F57A-5B326-HC J - F57A-5B326-JC L - F57A-5B326-LB 1 - F77A-5B326-AGA 2 - F77A-5B326-AHA Rear Spring Codes/Part Numbers F - F57A-5560-FD H - F57A-5560-HC L - F57A-5560-LC
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04-24-2009, 08:00 PM	#9
Graham99ranger New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	cool, i didn't know about the torsion bars either. i think the leaf springs are in alphabetical order going from lowest load range to highest. i think i'll go with a lower one from an explorer, it should still be stronger than my saggy ranger but not ride too rough. if i'm wrong please don't hesitate to tell me.
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