Broken leaf spring

[Dhoz]

Took my 2020 ranger in for oil change.....they found a broken leaf spring on driver side....no idea how that happened....regardless they are telling me ford has no idea when my dealer can get this part...I have been waiting since Thanksgiving and im still no closer to getting this corrected.....can anyone guide me in a direction that I can get this corrected....they tell me the part is on back order with no delivery date insight. ...getting frustrated....any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.


Dave

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[airline tech]

If it is a Crew Cab , here is the part number, to do your own search, the SuperCab has a different part number.

You will find this through OEM Ford Parts Direct.
However, due to some items being on backorder, it is wise to call them directly as the on-line source may not be correct (as this shows in stock) but actually may be on back-order

Depending on where it is broken, you can do a temp repair with a couple of steel plates and some bolts.
Sandwich the leaf spring between the plates.

As far as replacing it, it is not too bad of a job for a DIY


Leaf Spring
KB3Z-5560-C

Ford
Spring, Left
Crew cab. Ranger.
MSRP $426.67
$286.72
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[Rp930]

Picture?

 

[Dhoz]

Yes it is a crew and thank you for the part number will look into it further

Thx. Dave

 

[Dhoz]

Picture?

I dont have a picture of it I should have didnt think it would take this long...it broke right where it attacked to frame ...when ford put it on lift for oil change the side attacked to the frame was hanging down ,like a broken weld half circle ......so when they lowered it it rested on frame ...drove it home aint really driving it much dont want to mess it up

Dave

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

If you’re out of warranty, you might be better off ordering a Ranger Wildtrak multi leaf pack out of the UK (??). I think longer u-bolts are needed but it also offers a better ride, especially if towing.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-ranger-today.3511/post-601624

@jflogerzi , @Dahveed and others have installed them. Some other members might have a better source than that link above.

Good luck!

 

[Dhoz]

If you’re out of warranty, you might be better off ordering a Ranger Wildtrak multi leaf pack out of the UK (??). I think longer u-bolts are needed but it also offers a better ride, especially if towing.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-ranger-today.3511/post-601624

@jflogerzi , @Dahveed and others have installed them. Some other members might have a better source than that link above.

Good luck!

I have a extended warranty that will cover it but my dealer cannot get part .....thanks for the option ..

 

[Socalnative]

Took my 2020 ranger in for oil change.....they found a broken leaf spring on driver side....no idea how that happened....regardless they are telling me ford has no idea when my dealer can get this part...I have been waiting since Thanksgiving and im still no closer to getting this corrected.....can anyone guide me in a direction that I can get this corrected....they tell me the part is on back order with no delivery date insight. ...getting frustrated....any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated.


Dave

I snapped my driver side leaf spring a month ago with the same answers from the local dealers. Went with the Icon leaf springs from Stage3Motorsports. What a nightmare. One of two leaf pack got lost in transit. Stage3 was out of stock and then Icon was out of stock and would be 2-3 weeks before fabrication. So installed the one Icon leaf spring and while it worked, it squeaked LIKE NO OTHER. Any movement of the truck, getting in and out of the truck, over any bumps and you’d hear it. I got so sick of it after 3 days I went and bought the Deaver Prerunner Springs from Underland Off-road in Anaheim, CA and had them installed and paired with the Eibach Stage 2 with the reservoir shocks in rear and has been then best suspension upgrade I’ve made and now rides the smoothest after 121k miles of driving. I know they’re pricy but WORTH EVERY PENNY. Look around on the marketplace on this forum for used leaf springs from our rangers for replacement if upgrading isn’t financially an option. Hope this helps in decision making.

 

[Dhoz]

I snapped my driver side leaf spring a month ago with the same answers from the local dealers. Went with the Icon leaf springs from Stage3Motorsports. What a nightmare. One of two leaf pack got lost in transit. Stage3 was out of stock and then Icon was out of stock and would be 2-3 weeks before fabrication. So installed the one Icon leaf spring and while it worked, it squeaked LIKE NO OTHER. Any movement of the truck, getting in and out of the truck, over any bumps and you’d hear it. I got so sick of it after 3 days I went and bought the Deaver Prerunner Springs from Underland Off-road in Anaheim, CA and had them installed and paired with the Eibach Stage 2 with the reservoir shocks in rear and has been then best suspension upgrade I’ve made and now rides the smoothest after 121k miles of driving. I know they’re pricy but WORTH EVERY PENNY. Look around on the marketplace on this forum for used leaf springs from our rangers for replacement if upgrading isn’t financially an option. Hope this helps in decision making.

I was hoping santa would bring it for Christmas but that ain't happening, thanks for the aftermarket advice .....was there any reason for your leaf to break ...I barley drive mine thinking it was faulty manufacturing only have 12k on my 2020

Thx dave

 

[Enessy]

Do yourself a favor and upgrade to the Icon leaf pack. I have a 2021 Tremor and at least that’s a multi leaf pack unlike the regular rangers which are single leaf and absolute garbage for ride quality. Even with the Tremor multi leaf pack I had, the Icon that I put in my truck is a huge step up. It’s multi configurable too.

 

[Enessy]

I snapped my driver side leaf spring a month ago with the same answers from the local dealers. Went with the Icon leaf springs from Stage3Motorsports. What a nightmare. One of two leaf pack got lost in transit. Stage3 was out of stock and then Icon was out of stock and would be 2-3 weeks before fabrication. So installed the one Icon leaf spring and while it worked, it squeaked LIKE NO OTHER. Any movement of the truck, getting in and out of the truck, over any bumps and you’d hear it. I got so sick of it after 3 days I went and bought the Deaver Prerunner Springs from Underland Off-road in Anaheim, CA and had them installed and paired with the Eibach Stage 2 with the reservoir shocks in rear and has been then best suspension upgrade I’ve made and now rides the smoothest after 121k miles of driving. I know they’re pricy but WORTH EVERY PENNY. Look around on the marketplace on this forum for used leaf springs from our rangers for replacement if upgrading isn’t financially an option. Hope this helps in decision making.

I’m running the icon leaf pack, and I love them. Incredible ride quality and mine are dead silent. I swapped my Fox 2.0’s out for the Eibach stage 2R set as well. So much better than the Fox’s.

 

[Frenchy]

Unfortunate with what happened, but I am curious of one thing. Are you more or less wanting to keep it at stock height? If so I personally would recommend looking at Deaver leaf springs vs the others. From what I understand they ride great(even though they have 10+ leafs in each pack) and are set for factory ride height. Yes they are a little pricey, but they are available

 

[Blackeagle]

I’m running the icon leaf pack, and I love them. Incredible ride quality and mine are dead silent. I swapped my Fox 2.0’s out for the Eibach stage 2R set as well. So much better than the Fox’s.

I’m running the same setup; Eibach Stage 2R front coilovers and rear shocks and Icon leaf springs. Big improvement over the stock suspension.

 

[Enessy]

I’m running the same setup; Eibach Stage 2R front coilovers and rear shocks and Icon leaf springs. Big improvement over the stock suspension.

Agreed. Much better planted and handling while handling higher speeds and big hits more easily too.

 

[RedDakooter05]

Doubt op wants to buy a lift to remedy a broken leaf spring.


Have you considered looking at salvage yards? If you're a DIY type person, pretty good deal if you can find front-wrecked rangers.

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