98 ranger stiffer suspension than stock

[Zoso]

So I have a 98 ford ranger 2.5 and the front right suspension is shot. I just put brand new upper and lower ball joints on it. I want to put new springs and shocks on the front too. I want something that is stock height, and close to stock ride. If I could get a little more of a stiff ride but still stay close to stock. Anyone know any good options. Thanks guys!

 

[Zoso]

Anyone? Is this the wrong section?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Here's a similar thread;
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171311
You'll have to do some homework. Find out what springs you have and then cross reference it with the pdf;
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=21892&d=1488850201
Find a spring with the same ends, diameter and installed height but larger ppi.

 

[Zoso]

This is a little over my head, would you mind explaining a little more? I'll do some more research on what set up I need as well. Do you know what stock set up is so I have something to base my search off of. Will I have to. It the shock and spring separate or is there a coil package? Thanks for the help alwayfloored, I have a sagging right shock that makes a squeaking noise anytime I hit a small bump

 

[Zoso]

Also my ride so very scary at this point, and I'm not sure if it's from my shock issue. Every time I hit a pot hole or a bump going over 40 the truck slides back and forth like I'm on snow. I just replaced upper and lower ball joints and that don't seem to help. So all I can think of at this point is shock.

 

[pjtoledo]

you can remove the front shocks easily without jacking the truck up. pull that one off and see if has any resistance. should collapse in a couple of seconds, take a few more seconds to extend.
check the tie rods, both inner and outer ends.
what do the bushings look like on the upper and lower control arms?

 

[Zoso]

Upper ball joints and control arms and lower ball joint were just replaced. I Know the right shock is done because it is it sqweeks very loud when I go over a bump. I was driving today with a bunch of wood in the bed and the truck did not slide around as much in the front. I don't know if that helps find out what my problem is.