Upgraded from mono leafs with Fox 2.0 to OME 1.7 multi leafs.... OMFG

[NotBudule2]

Exactly this. Year round the only load in my bed is camping or sports equipment annd mountain bike and occasionally the low tongue load of a small camper. Maybe once every year or two I load the bed up with Home Depot materials. I’m looking for a better ride and increased off road travel over stock that’s limited by the stock leafs in back and the stock UCAs in front.

It also looks silly imo, front tire is at max size with no clearance left, and it looks like i could easily fit 35's on the rear and still see most of the frame... sadly, nobody even makes a wheel well liner to help with that ...

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[NotBudule2]

Buy a mini truck? Better yet a car?

Just forget about it and move on ? Over 2 inches??? Sounds like my ex wives...

 

[NotBudule2]

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unfortunately I have no information that will be helpful for the rear drop.

No biggie , neither did Frenchy ...

 

[Frenchy]

No biggie , neither did Frenchy ...

I had information. Helpful information to guide them in a way that he doesn't need a truck. You just seem to not understand that aspect You just seem to not understand that aspect

 

[fusseli]

I had information. Helpful information to guide them in a way that he doesn't need a truck. You just seem to not understand that aspect You just seem to not understand that aspect

Who doesn't need a truck? And suspension sag under load compared to stock for a light duty midsize Ranger is your suspension performance metric, correct?

 

[fusseli]

I got my ICON rear leaf springs in today at the 3/8" rear lift configuration. They definitely ride better. The install was not bad with an extra set of hands from a buddy. The hardest/worst part was the first bump stop bolt broke off like others have been reporting. I will deal with that another day and swap in the ICON bump stops. I ordere-d the 2 leafs and the ICON hardware kit, but annoyingly the new leafs come with new bushings already installed in the front and don't come with new bushings for the rear side, so I'm re-using the original rear bushings and lubed them up with bushing grease. So for anyone buying new leafs, definitely get a set of new rearward bushings, too! They should really come in the the kit.

My driver's side OE spring was misaligned or bent somehow but not broken, the rubber bumper was 1/3 the way off from fully contacting the mono leaf! I had no idea it was like that until I had dropped the spring out and looked at it. I'm definitely glad I upgraded the stock leafs. I should have sooner. Dropping the axle I could see my Fox 2.0 shocks extend an extra ~1.5" of travel that I have been missing out on the last 5 years due to the limited travel of the stock springs.

 

[fusseli]

I am sitting at a 2" rake now with the 2.5" level and new ICON springs -- here are fender measurements to level ground --
38" front / 40" rear on the passenger side
37.5" front / 39.5" rear on the driver's side (I did re-use the factory driver's leaf spacer)

I am expecting the rear to settle ~1" once the new springs get broke in

 

[fusseli]

Here are pictures of how jacked up my factory driver's side leaf was at 77k miles. My best guess is it got twisted out of whack while off roading (3-wheel event lifting a rear wheel?) and I never noticed. It still rode normal.

 

[Dereku]

Here are pictures of how jacked up my factory driver's side leaf was at 77k miles. My best guess is it got twisted out of whack while off roading (3-wheel event lifting a rear wheel?) and I never noticed. It still rode normal.

i have taken a mini sledge to mine a few times for this. Factory springs are crap. I want a zero lift multi leaf spring without international shipping.

 

[fusseli]

i have taken a mini sledge to mine a few times for this. Factory springs are crap. I want a zero lift multi leaf spring without international shipping.

Try and find a set of Tremor springs then, I believe they are progressive and better than the mono leafs

 

[RangerInTexas]

Multi with no lift, just order Tremor springs and u-bolts. Approx. $800 total.

 

[seanellaz]

Even with the Fox rear shocks, I used to cringe anytime I saw a bump in the road cause I knew it was going to knock my teeth out.

Tossed on the ARB OME springs yesterday and it's a completely different truck. Actually rides smooth now, comfortable even! Feels like I bought a new truck.

I put the ARB / OME EL121R which lifts the rear by by 1.5" and adds 600 pounds capacity. Better ride than the stock springs. Have the BDS 3.5 " front lift (replaced the BDS coilovers with Icon Vehicle Dynamics Extended Travel 2.5 V.S. IR Coilover Shock Kit 91255). OME's gave the truck a tiny rake which disappears when I tow my overlanding trailer. Have the BDS rear Shackle 1" lift. Replaced rear shocks with FOX 985-24-068 which has a liitle more travel. Could not be happier!

 

[Dr. Zaius]

i have taken a mini sledge to mine a few times for this. Factory springs are crap. I want a zero lift multi leaf spring without international shipping.

The Tremor springs are about as good as you will get for your requirements.

I have the Tremor springs and they are MUCH better than the monoleafs.

However, you will gain around a 1/2 inch of lift with them.

My Tremor spring swap with before/after pics HERE.

I'll gladly take the 1/2 inch lift over the around 2" that most aftermarket springs offer.

The last thing these trucks need is a higher bed.

 

[RangerInTexas]

The last thing these trucks need is a higher bed.

I'm 6'2, the OME's help save my back lol

 

[Titchadesh]

I got my ICON rear leaf springs in today at the 3/8" rear lift configuration. They definitely ride better. The install was not bad with an extra set of hands from a buddy. The hardest/worst part was the first bump stop bolt broke off like others have been reporting. I will deal with that another day and swap in the ICON bump stops. I ordere-d the 2 leafs and the ICON hardware kit, but annoyingly the new leafs come with new bushings already installed in the front and don't come with new bushings for the rear side, so I'm re-using the original rear bushings and lubed them up with bushing grease. So for anyone buying new leafs, definitely get a set of new rearward bushings, too! They should really come in the the kit.

My driver's side OE spring was misaligned or bent somehow but not broken, the rubber bumper was 1/3 the way off from fully contacting the mono leaf! I had no idea it was like that until I had dropped the spring out and looked at it. I'm definitely glad I upgraded the stock leafs. I should have sooner. Dropping the axle I could see my Fox 2.0 shocks extend an extra ~1.5" of travel that I have been missing out on the last 5 years due to the limited travel of the stock springs.

I'm installing my ICON rear leaf springs this weekend and have purchased new poly bushings from SuperPro to put in the rear eye. I will have to reuse the inner sleeve on the OE bushings for my new poly set

Question for you, how difficult was it to remove the rear bushings from the OE spring? Any advice on method? Since my truck will be out of commission I won't be able to go out and easily get tools and I worry that removing that bushing will be a headache. Thanks!

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