Eddo Rogue
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- Joined
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- Location
- Burbank,CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ranger 4x4
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- skyjacker front leveling kit
- Tire Size
- 31-10.50R15
- My credo
- Crossed threads are tight threads.
I decided to replace my janky looking rear leaf springs. Of course theres 500 options...and the few old threads I found about it weren't much help...
On rock auto, I found 1100lb,1250lb,1350lb and 1750lb. Any brands I should avoid?
Im usually a middle of the road kinda guy...and will probably go 1250lb or 1350lb, unless someone talks me otherwise.
Besides off road use, and sometimes during, the truck will be hauling dirt bikes, fuel, gear etc, and sometimes pulling a trailer or running a hitch basket of crap as well.
Bed will be empty or less than 500lbs load probably about 60% of time. Ride quality, and mostly handling/traction, is of some concern.
Also ride height, I dont want it lifted, I just barely installed a leveling kit and got rid of the stinkbug stance, and don't want it back.
I will throw in some fresh bilsteins or ranchos as well.
I wanna to keep it stock bolt in replacement for now, no hacking until custom lift later (no chevy springs swap, no shackle flips).
Im not humping a junk yard truck for used springs, to save $20 bucks, especially now that's its 90+ degree days. Just swapping shiny new leafs at home will be a chore.
They sell shackles, bushings etc. too, wondering if I should replace those as well sight unseen. Seeking experience/advice/suggestions.
On rock auto, I found 1100lb,1250lb,1350lb and 1750lb. Any brands I should avoid?
Im usually a middle of the road kinda guy...and will probably go 1250lb or 1350lb, unless someone talks me otherwise.
Besides off road use, and sometimes during, the truck will be hauling dirt bikes, fuel, gear etc, and sometimes pulling a trailer or running a hitch basket of crap as well.
Bed will be empty or less than 500lbs load probably about 60% of time. Ride quality, and mostly handling/traction, is of some concern.
Also ride height, I dont want it lifted, I just barely installed a leveling kit and got rid of the stinkbug stance, and don't want it back.
I will throw in some fresh bilsteins or ranchos as well.
I wanna to keep it stock bolt in replacement for now, no hacking until custom lift later (no chevy springs swap, no shackle flips).
Im not humping a junk yard truck for used springs, to save $20 bucks, especially now that's its 90+ degree days. Just swapping shiny new leafs at home will be a chore.
They sell shackles, bushings etc. too, wondering if I should replace those as well sight unseen. Seeking experience/advice/suggestions.