explorer spring swap

[mwood1985]

just a quick question im assuming its been posted before and all but before i do it tonight the explorer spring swap tech article seems to be centered on the ttb 4x4 rbvs. im assuming it works on a 1998 and up ranger as well

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

1998 and up has no coil springs, they are torsion bars.

The 2wd's have coils (different again tho) except the edge which has torsion bars again.

 

[mwood1985]

yeah

head about 6 feet backwards.. after the 4th ranger in the yard and working in a ford dealership shop for 3 years (got a 96 4x4 an 01 edge 2wd a 98 regular 2wd and my 01 4x4 i figured out the torsion bar/ coil spring difference). the leaf springs out back are what im messing with sasquatch i cranked the bars and need to go to the rear axle to get it level i went all the way with it in front. gotta clear the 33's

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

My bad, when you said TTB 4x4's I assumed you meant front end. Yes the leafs will swap over the same, and will add about 1.5" of lift. Another option is to toss in a set of Belltech 6400 shackles. I'd go for the shackles as they will actually give you a better ride and more flex.

 

[mwood1985]

lol its all good im glad you chimed in not many rangers around me that look good like yours. i figured on the belltechs too best friend works at oriellys an they sell a generic copy of the belltech shackles for like 30 bucks. im thinking those for a few more inches in the rear. i was thinking the xploder springs would hold the pinion angle a little closer to stock though

 

[Mudhound]

You wouldn't happen to be able to get the part # for those shackles, by chance would you? There is an O'reilys' near me, but they are about cluless when it comes to looking things up.

 

[mwood1985]

yeah

i can in a couple days todds on vacation for a few more days. i think all orilleys are set up about the same. the shackles are out on the floor in a red box near the tow straps and aftermarket truck stuff ie the guages,k an n display

 

[Mudhound]

Cool, and thanks. I will take a look over there later, as I have to go to town soon, anyways.

 

[Kona]

belltech 6400 chevy lowering shackles