Stuff rear Springs.

[Colo_Ranger]

Did you keep the stock spacer in place on the drivers side or do these replacements level it out ? Thanks.

Keep the spacer.

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[Muffin1]

Keep the spacer.

ok thanks I'm going to look for more info on the spring rate choice like yours before i dive in.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

ok thanks I'm going to look for more info on the spring rate choice like yours before i dive in.

These have 3 options to choose from, and its fairly easy to change between them, on vehicle. I really liked the adjustability of these. I am going to be building a drawer/slide system and will need to support the additional weight.

 

[THLONE]

Funny thing about "mods" by amateurs. They start at one end and end at the other. Then sell to a unsuspecting wanabe.

 

[Rockhound]

Funny thing about "mods" by amateurs. They start at one end and end at the other. Then sell to a unsuspecting wanabe.

Haha. Funny thing about thread hijackers, they have nothing constructive to contribute.

 

[LostMy65]

Thanks for the input, but you didn’t really answer my question.

Like, How can I get better gas mileage?
Answer: It's a truck. Go buy a bike.

 

[LostMy65]

I disagree. The single leaf spring is the weak point. The OP has already changed the rear shocks to Fox 2.0
I have Icon UCAs and eibacks and the front out performs the rears in rebound and dampening. Multi leafs would improve this.

There is a video where they test a Tacoma to the Ranger. Supposedly the Tacoma has a better ride unloaded but the ranger has the better ride loaded. They speculated that it's the parabolic springs vs leaf springs.

 

[Dereku]

Funny thing about "mods" by amateurs. They start at one end and end at the other. Then sell to a unsuspecting wanabe.

Define amateur. Because there are some professionals out there that crank out some sub par work.

 

[THLONE]

I used amateur cause to use a more accurate description might upset someone's sensibilities. Generally amateur means no pay and professional means paid. There are different levels of both but in this day and age only the woke people are in charge of words.

 

[Rockhound]

I used amateur cause to use a more accurate description might upset someone's sensibilities. Generally amateur means no pay and professional means paid. There are different levels of both but in this day and age only the woke people are in charge of words.

Well, over the past 50 years of modifying my personal vehicles, I've never been paid to do it. So I guess that makes me an amateur.
But when I do modify my vehicles, I get pride in knowing I built it and didn't pay someone else to do it, and at least I know it's going to be done right.
I started this post to learn from others who might have helpful and useful information. I'm new to the Ranger game, and I appreciate any input to that end.

 

[Urabus33]

@Rockhound , I saw in a Ranger Facebook group that Deaver will be selling the ranger leafs outside of APG for a MUCH more reasonable price. Thinking about pre-ordering myself. They offer a 0-250lbs bed weight and 350-750lbs version.

https://underlandoffroad.com/product/deaver-prerunner-leaf-spring-pack-2019-ford-ranger/

 

[SFB]

There is a video where they test a Tacoma to the Ranger. Supposedly the Tacoma has a better ride unloaded but the ranger has the better ride loaded. They speculated that it's the parabolic springs vs leaf springs.

My wife drives a taco and I can attest to the ride being better than my Ranger, so if you want a car like ride buy a Taco. The Ranger has more room and is comfortable compared to the Taco. They are both good trucks and both have pro's and con's..

 

[Justin says...]

Kinda of in the same boat, OP. I didn't read all 6 pages yet but just wanted to mention that my truck is still new to me (2 months old) and I think the stock suspension has 2 sides to it.
1. Its floaty, which I love. What's wrong with a little Cadillac-like ride every now and then?
2. Its harsh over bumps, which I don't love.

Everybody says to get the Bilstein 5100's but I'm unsure how that will change things. [ people say things like, "it rides how it should've been from the factory" which doesn't really tell me much] I'd be really happy to somehow keep the float and lose the harshness but I'm unsure if there's a setup to accommodate me.

 

[LostMy65]

Kinda of in the same boat, OP. I didn't read all 6 pages yet but just wanted to mention that my truck is still new to me (2 months old) and I think the stock suspension has 2 sides to it.
1. Its floaty, which I love. What's wrong with a little Cadillac-like ride every now and then?
2. Its harsh over bumps, which I don't love.

Everybody says to get the Bilstein 5100's but I'm unsure how that will change things. [ people say things like, "it rides how it should've been from the factory" which doesn't really tell me much] I'd be really happy to somehow keep the float and lose the harshness but I'm unsure if there's a setup to accommodate me.

I'd like to know more about that also.
Some have said to just do the rear shocks only.
Have you tried the suggestion to put some weight in the back?

 

[Justin says...]

I'd like to know more about that also.
Some have said to just do the rear shocks only.
Have you tried the suggestion to put some weight in the back?

I have not tried that yet. Need to find a mother in law or something to haul around in the back. lol See if that helps.

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