3/4 link or leafs?

[jarfly]

So wanting to step up the ol ranger. Right now i'm running a 6" lift. I like the ttb it's holding up fine. Now the back is another story right now it's stacked blocks. I'v all ready broke 1 leaf pack and flexes like a dozer.
So i'm looking at redoing it. I was thinking of doing a link with coils. I think it's jeep coils that you use? Reason with going with coil is that i'm hitting the back bumper on some step climbs.

 

[Schnot]

4-link would flex the best but leafs are cheaper and less work. The 63" Chevy leaf and one block should get you the same amount of lift and will flex a lot better if you get rid of the overload spring.

Build a bumper for the back that will have better clearance.


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[jarfly]

Am considering leafs, BUT im back on the bobbing the bed ideal, If I go with the cheavy leafs how much could I take outa the bed?

 

[Schnot]

Am considering leafs, BUT im back on the bobbing the bed ideal, If I go with the cheavy leafs how much could I take outa the bed?

I'm not sure. You use the stock rear hanger for the Chevy leafs so you couldn't shorten it much.


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[nooch450]

Am considering leafs, BUT im back on the bobbing the bed ideal, If I go with the cheavy leafs how much could I take outa the bed?

You can't shorten it much at all... my rear shackles are pretty much at the back of my bed...

4 link it and you can chop the bed in half if you want lol

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[mercurymullet]

If you look at the chevy leaf swap on TRS, it shows about how much you have to cut which isn't much. However, with a proper bumper and 35's or bigger, your departure angle in favorable. Don't know exactly how much you want, I would vote for leafs and a custom bumper.

This is my old DD bomber, You can see how much I gained, and rangers have a over sprung reverse shackle vs. the Yotas which hangs down and is undersrpung.

 

[XionicWaste]

63's are easy, flex well and are perfect for you if you hang your shackles off a custom rear bumper. I took 18" out of the back of my bed when I did this (long bed). Coils are sweet but will cost ya and are less stable then leafs. Ranger's are long and with length comes stability so this may not be a huge issue but I would not link the rear whilst you still have your TTB in front. (put the money towards a SAS) Check my build thread if you want pics.

 

[nooch450]

63's are easy, flex well and are perfect for you if you hang your shackles off a custom rear bumper. I took 18" out of the back of my bed when I did this (long bed). Coils are sweet but will cost ya and are less stable then leafs. Ranger's are long and with length comes stability so this may not be a huge issue but I would not link the rear whilst you still have your TTB in front. (put the money towards a SAS) Check my build thread if you want pics.

You speak very negatively about the TTB...


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[XionicWaste]

You speak very negatively about the TTB...

haha not at all, I just know its limitations, flexy is sexy and the TTB has issues in that department.

 

[nooch450]

Enough flex for yah?

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[XionicWaste]

Enough flex for yah?

Its enough stuff and droop for anyone but unless youre jumping the truck you will rarely (Ive seen one major droop pic, guy was cresting a berm) get a similar picture to the ones you have above... The TTBs design makes them a big independent axle which has its benefits but a solid axle has the upper hand when rock crawling. Run the TTB till it blows, it will take an amazing amount of abuse.

 

[nooch450]

It should not blow or break, and jumping it may happen lol

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[XionicWaste]

It should not blow or break, and jumping it may happen lol

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Yeah that shouldnt break! Lets see the pics of her flying!

 

[nooch450]

The highest it has gotten so far is on jack stands for now! Im working really hard to have it done by memorial day weekend....

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