Another Lift question

[richi]

I need extra payload capacity and I don't like looking at my ass end sag when pulling heavy trailers.

From what I have read here I can add a leaf and get 1.5"-2" of lift. Where can I purchase these leafs? got a link? which ones? are these ok?:

h ttp://cgi.ebay.ca/Ford-Add-Leaf-Spring-LIFT-KIT-F150-Ranger-Explorer-Co-/250170103087?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AFord|Model%3ARanger

Since I will be raising the back could I just dial up my torsion keys for 1.5"-2" of lift? then get an alignment.

Is there anything else that needs to be done to the truck to achieve this? Any recommendations?

I am in Ontario, Canada
09' Ranger 4.0 4x4

Thanks

 

[JohnnyO]

You could do the add-a-leaf, however '08+ Rangers have lower torsion keys in the front and 1" shorter blocks in the rear than '07-earlier models, so you can just swap over to the earlier parts if you like. Regardless, if you routinely carry heavy loads then an add-a-leaf would be good anyway. Some Rangers came with a higher payload package and have a noticeably heavier spring pack.

 

[Jay FX4]

+1 for add-a-leaf.

I would think that if you twisted your torsion keys for an extra inch and used a taller block (without actually doing anything to make the rear end stiffer), you really wouldn't be doing much of anything to combat the sag.

 

[railman]

actually.....if you just want to keep your truck level while carrying a load or heavy trailer ( as long as it is whithin reason ) you should consider Air-Ride helper springs.....

they bolt on easy enough....don't have to have a onboard compressor....just a little cigarette lighter one will do....and fill the bags to "level out" what you are hauling....then release the pressure when ya done.....

l8r, John

 

[richi]

Thanks for the replies, is there any reputable shop that you guys buy you leafs from? or is the one on ebay good?

Thanks again.

 

[07rangerfx4lv2]

where in ontario are you from?

 

[richi]

Richmond Hill