4x4 leaf spring advice needed
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4x4 leaf spring advice needed
Hey everyone.
The leaf springs on my 98 Ranger 4x4 are getting pretty weak. The back end has started to sag and squeak a little bit. The leafs on it now are the 3 leafs, and I would <b>like</b> to upgrade to 5 leafs. I could almost swear that I have seen belltech springs for Rangers that were 5 leafs, and added 3" of height. Problem is, I can't find them anymore. I looked on the website and didn't find them there either. Anyone else have 5-leaf springs on their Rangers, or know where to get them? I've also seen some springs that say '2wd trucks only,' I thought the springs on Rangers were the same between 4x4 and 4x2. I'm looking for stronger leafs because I have a canopy on my truck and always have weight in the back. I need to get springs in 1-2 weeks so any help is greatly appreciated.
On a side note, I'm also going to buy new bilstien (sp) shocks for the back to get rid of the extra bounce, if I bought springs with 2-3 inches of lift, do I need a different shock?
Thanks in advance...
Brian J Wilson
The leaf springs on my 98 Ranger 4x4 are getting pretty weak. The back end has started to sag and squeak a little bit. The leafs on it now are the 3 leafs, and I would <b>like</b> to upgrade to 5 leafs. I could almost swear that I have seen belltech springs for Rangers that were 5 leafs, and added 3" of height. Problem is, I can't find them anymore. I looked on the website and didn't find them there either. Anyone else have 5-leaf springs on their Rangers, or know where to get them? I've also seen some springs that say '2wd trucks only,' I thought the springs on Rangers were the same between 4x4 and 4x2. I'm looking for stronger leafs because I have a canopy on my truck and always have weight in the back. I need to get springs in 1-2 weeks so any help is greatly appreciated.
On a side note, I'm also going to buy new bilstien (sp) shocks for the back to get rid of the extra bounce, if I bought springs with 2-3 inches of lift, do I need a different shock?
Thanks in advance...
Brian J Wilson
