Rebuild kits and sagging springs

[RangerJ]

1987 Ranger 4x4 5 spd manual 2.9 .Rear spring sag lower on drivers side,should I use an add a leaf or helper springs or air shocks need cheap cure.Also need a masters engine rebuild kit any tips,advice on brand, Advance has the best price locally but found some cheaper online. Need to here from yall .Thanks

 

[Rifleman]

My advice on the springs is to locate a good set in a donor truck, take the time to put in new spring "eye" bushings.

On the rebuild, I use only Motorcraft or Napa for sourcing such things. typical Advance/Autozone type places have lower quality parts (unless you are ordering name brand stuff then it costs extra).

Just my $0.02

 

[RangerJ]

Thanks,Rifleman for you reply,I will check with napa

 

[ForOffRoadDriving]

yeah never trust autozone for important engine parts. 9 times out of 10 it seems like i get the wrong parts for simple shit like brake pads or shocks, i can only imagine how bad it would be for enigne bearings and gaskets.

 

[scotts90ranger]

for leaf springs search craigslist for someone parting out a 4 door explorer, take out the overload leaf and flip the center bolt and you have a nice replacement set that won't sag near as bad...