Strongest Coil Spring

[absentminded102]

I have a 95 Ranger STX, 4.0L, 4x4, extended cab. I would like to know which coil springs to use to replace the worn sagging springs that are on it now. I have a 3 digit spring code on the door label so I'm not sure what springs are suppose to be on it, since they are typically 2 digit codes. I'd prefer the strongest stock coil springs because I'm planning on dropping a 5.0L engine in it in the near future, but I have no idea how to tell how strong the springs are. I have a Ford service manual for the Ranger, but it is little help.

 

[Surrey]

Most people dont like their stock springs because they are too stiff. When upgrading their 4x4s they get softer springs for better flex, such as springs for a Jeep XJ.

If you dont care about that at all, just go get stock replacement springs, they should be stiff enough for the 5.0.

 

[absentminded102]

Thanks Surray, I would love to use the stock springs, but the "Spring Code" on the door label has me confused. I have only seen 2 digit codes where the first digit if the code for the front springs and the second digit is the code for the rear spring. My spring code is 3 digits, BM X. I'm not really sure what springs to use...

 

[Surrey]

Just go to a parts store, and say you need stock springs for a 95 Ranger with a 4.0l... They should be able to figure it out with a few clicks of their mouse.

Or just order some from www.rockauto.com; we have a coupon code around here somewhere for 5% off there...

 

[absentminded102]

Ok, I'll see what I can figure out. Went to the dealership but they weren't sure whether to look for "B" or "M" springs. Thanks for your advice!

 

[4x4junkie]

A 4x4 4.0L Supercab truck is likely to already have the stiffest springs made, due to it's weight. A 5.0 shouldn't be an issue for them (at the most you might need a couple large washers (shims) under the lower coil spring seats to boost the height back up a little).

 

[absentminded102]

Yeah, I figured I probably already had the stiffest spring available on it, but they are worn and sagging now, causing a bad camber wear on both front tires. I came to the forums for advice on stock replacement coils because I was unsure of what the stock springs were due to having a 3 digit spring code on the door label... Thanks for the advice though!