torsion bar?

[schneiderz]

hey does the 03 ranger 2wd have torsion bars. if they dont can you put them on?

 

[3.0ranger1227]

Depends. Do you have the edge or XLT model? the EDGE has torsion bars and blocks under the leafs in the rear, the XLT has coils.

 

[schneiderz]

I have the XL

 

[3.0ranger1227]

then its coils as is. to put them on you would have to change almost all of the front suspension. What is it you are trying to do with the T-bars?

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

i think ull have to cut the front section of the frame and put a 4x4 front section.

 

[Jay FX4]

You do NOT want torsion bars. Torsion bars are, as they say in some circles, "wack, yo."

 

[TwoTrackMind]

Yeah, The edge type models are basically a 4x4 divided by 2. It has the 4x4 frame, torsion bars, control arms, ball joints, etc. but no transfer case, front axles, etc. It would be a snap to add 4wd to an edge if you got like a rolled/wrecked 4x4 for parts.

If you really want torsion bars I'd recommend starting with another truck, or changing the whole frame would be simpler then trying to graft a front section on...

I like torsion bars, but whatever...
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[3.0ranger1227]

I like mine too, they're just not a perfect set up. But nothing is perfect so w/e.

 

[Jay FX4]

IMO, the only advantage to T-bars is the free, easy "lift".

As far as travel and lift options go, I'd much rather have coils.

 

[DLABdan]

and t-bars run the risk of snapping if tightened too much. not to mention prper lifts are expensive and you have more room to play around with a coil-over..