Wanted Pre-Keys and Blocks

[cmcolfax]

Quite simply what the title says...

A set of pre-07 torsion bar keys and rear lift blocks.

I've hit up every pick and pull within an hour of me and can't find a freakin' pre-2007 4WD Ranger.

FWIW, I know the rear block is 2.5" vs 1.5" but are the torsion bar keys actually indexed differently?
Or would they need to be cranked to match the rear?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

So, I haven’t decided if I want to part with the set I have yet but I could be on the lookout for another set. Weather is improving so I’ll probably start venturing to yards again.

As near as I can tell, the keys are indexed differently. I need to play around with it some more to determine exactly how much of a difference they are. They will still need to be adjusted, it’s not a plug n play like blocks.

 

[cmcolfax]

I'm debating on the keys.

Looked into some of the Key / AAL combination "kits" and most of them claim "up to 3 inches front" but the AAL as 1.5-2"

I know my rear leafs are sagged, I was actually considering replacing them with the 1750# Husky springs but

So now I'm thinking aftermarket keys, with AAL and Pre Block.

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I'm debating on the keys.

Looked into some of the Key / AAL combination "kits" and most of them claim "up to 3 inches front" but the AAL as 1.5-2"

I know my rear leafs are sagged, I was actually considering replacing them with the 1750# Husky springs but

So now I'm thinking aftermarket keys, with AAL and Pre Block.

I had thought about aftermarket keys for lowering but there seems to be very little information on the keys and a lot say that they’re for 98-11 trucks and ignore any mention of the 07-11 change. Just seemed safer to stick with a known quantity and use OEM keys. Took me a bit to find a set. I got my workbench a little clean yesterday so if I can maybe see about checking the clocking of the keys here this week.

My personal opinion on AAL is don’t do it. They lift by being a thick and stiff spring, which is hard on the rest of the leaf pack and produces a poor ride. I’ve had better success with combining junkyard leaf packs to build my own packs or reinforcing a weak pack. That also gives a bit of lift. My blue Ranger I pieced together a 5-leaf pack and got about 2-2.5” of lift and I know that because my 2wd shocks became too short and I had to run 4x4 shocks, lol. F-150 has a 5-leaf pack that I put together from F-250 springs and it went up a good 3” or so. Choptop has a 5-leaf pack of Explorer leafs for about 3” (plus 2” shackles). Green Ranger currently has 5-leaf pack of Explorer leafs but I’m not really happy with it. Might go to 1750# springs.