Coil Helper Spring Install
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Coil Helper Spring Install
I've been reading up on helper springs and air bags. I bought a set of coil helper springs that should be here Friday. Tonight I looked under the bed to see if there would be any obstacles to the installation.
It appears that my 04 Ranger 2wd has a "bump stop" right in the spot where I would install the coil spring. The rubber bump looks like it could be removed, but the opposing piece would have to be replaced with a spacer as it also acts as a spacer under the leaf springs. Take a look at this picture:
The arrows point at the rubber bump and the opposing stop. Has anyone installed coil helper springs or air bags on an 04 2wd and encountered a similar experience? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
It appears that my 04 Ranger 2wd has a "bump stop" right in the spot where I would install the coil spring. The rubber bump looks like it could be removed, but the opposing piece would have to be replaced with a spacer as it also acts as a spacer under the leaf springs. Take a look at this picture:
The arrows point at the rubber bump and the opposing stop. Has anyone installed coil helper springs or air bags on an 04 2wd and encountered a similar experience? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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If what you bought specifically indicated '04 Ranger, you should'nt have a problem. If the helpers mount where you indicated, then they would supply the necessary hardware. The bump stop would probably be replaced with an upper mount for the coil and the lower part would attach to the extender.
just a suggestion
just a suggestion
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The lower stop is made out of steel. I was thinking the same thing - mount the coil to the stop with some minor fabrication. I still might completely remove the stop and replace it with a spacer.
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Originally Posted by dgreen
The helper spring kit I bought is a universal system. I may end up having to replace the stop with a spacer and remove the rubber piece.
Last edited by GrayRanger4x4; Mar 22, 2007 at 10:20 AM.
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Thanks for the advice. I don't overload the truck, I just want the rear end to not sag so much when i haul something simple, like a load of mulch.
What kind of tools are needed to chop off the stop? I could fit a metal cutting blade to my miter saw, or I have a sawzall. Any advice?
What kind of tools are needed to chop off the stop? I could fit a metal cutting blade to my miter saw, or I have a sawzall. Any advice?
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