schaffer
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- Oct 4, 2010
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- Location
- PA
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Manual
After going over my ranger I've realized that my leafs are shot. The ride quality is terrible and makes the truck no fun to ride in.
It appears that the pervious owner took the overload leaf out ,leaving my with 3 leafs. I drove about 4-5 months with 300 pounds of sand in the back for traction during the winter. This coupled with the removed spring makes me believe that's why they are shot.
I can get a set of Chevy 63 springs with new bushings for 50 bucks from a friend. I can also get whatever explorer springs I need at the local u pull it,for a similar price.
I would throw the 63s in but then I have to move my front mount and get Chevy rears.at least to my knowledge that's what I need to to.I'd think it would be easier and faster to get the expo springs,drop them in and be on my way.
I am not looking for lift on my truck. It's stock except to a mild t crank,body lift and 31s. I would however like a better ride quality and an increased load capacity. I haul from time to time.Things like wheels and tires,a quad and home improvement supplies. I'm not looking to turn my truck into Being able to haul full size loads.
Here's a picture of why I think my leafs are shot.
It appears that the pervious owner took the overload leaf out ,leaving my with 3 leafs. I drove about 4-5 months with 300 pounds of sand in the back for traction during the winter. This coupled with the removed spring makes me believe that's why they are shot.
I can get a set of Chevy 63 springs with new bushings for 50 bucks from a friend. I can also get whatever explorer springs I need at the local u pull it,for a similar price.
I would throw the 63s in but then I have to move my front mount and get Chevy rears.at least to my knowledge that's what I need to to.I'd think it would be easier and faster to get the expo springs,drop them in and be on my way.
I am not looking for lift on my truck. It's stock except to a mild t crank,body lift and 31s. I would however like a better ride quality and an increased load capacity. I haul from time to time.Things like wheels and tires,a quad and home improvement supplies. I'm not looking to turn my truck into Being able to haul full size loads.
Here's a picture of why I think my leafs are shot.