F150 springs in ranger
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02-25-2019
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02-26-2019
Yes, you can, no you won't like it
Springs are weight rated
A spring in a vehicle only works as a spring if it is loaded with correct weight
When you hit a bump the weight of the vehicle on the spring holds top/end of the spring in the same place which allows the axles/wheels to move up without transferring the upward movement to the frame/body(you)
F150 weights more than a Ranger, so...................
The weight of the ranger on F150 spring will not hold the top/end of the spring when you hit a bump, frame/body(you) will feel every bump you hit
Might as well get rid of the springs and stick in steel blocks, lol
Well not that bad
Stock Pick up trucks rear leafs are over sprung, empty the rear may be 1,000lbs, but its rated to carry 1,000 more pounds, 1/2 ton rating
So springs are rated for 2,000lbs
This is why most pick ups have a poor ride empty.
You can fix that by using softer springs and then adding overloads a separate leaf that doesn't touch the frame until weight in the bed gets above say 600lbs
If you want more "lift" then do not do it with springs, do it with body washers or new suspension parts
Good spring setup is also best handling and safety, on or off the road
Any vehicle handles the best and has the best power with ALL 4 wheels flat on the ground
A Spring's job is to make that happen, not to "launch" the weight of the vehicle up, lol, when that happens the weight comes off the tires, so no steering, and in the case of back tires no power, wheels spin with no weight on them.
And BRAKES, best to have all 4 wheels flat on the ground with weight on them when you need to stop. lol
Springs are weight rated
A spring in a vehicle only works as a spring if it is loaded with correct weight
When you hit a bump the weight of the vehicle on the spring holds top/end of the spring in the same place which allows the axles/wheels to move up without transferring the upward movement to the frame/body(you)
F150 weights more than a Ranger, so...................
The weight of the ranger on F150 spring will not hold the top/end of the spring when you hit a bump, frame/body(you) will feel every bump you hit
Might as well get rid of the springs and stick in steel blocks, lol
Well not that bad
Stock Pick up trucks rear leafs are over sprung, empty the rear may be 1,000lbs, but its rated to carry 1,000 more pounds, 1/2 ton rating
So springs are rated for 2,000lbs
This is why most pick ups have a poor ride empty.
You can fix that by using softer springs and then adding overloads a separate leaf that doesn't touch the frame until weight in the bed gets above say 600lbs
If you want more "lift" then do not do it with springs, do it with body washers or new suspension parts
Good spring setup is also best handling and safety, on or off the road
Any vehicle handles the best and has the best power with ALL 4 wheels flat on the ground
A Spring's job is to make that happen, not to "launch" the weight of the vehicle up, lol, when that happens the weight comes off the tires, so no steering, and in the case of back tires no power, wheels spin with no weight on them.
And BRAKES, best to have all 4 wheels flat on the ground with weight on them when you need to stop. lol
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04-03-2019
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[QUOTE=RonD;2149916]Yes, you can, no you won't like it
I was planning on putting a plow on the front and the bed caries easy 1000# a day between the 1” thick rubber mat and the toolbox’s. I tried an over load spring and it helped but rear end still dropped more than I like. I am going to try an over load spring for a f350 super duty. I will post before and after pictures when this is done. I was also considering air bags on all 4 corners but that really doesn’t allow the truck to do what is needed and I have had leaf springs break on my other trucks cause you can’t see the springs sag and over load it. Trying to just beef up the suspension to gain the weight control I am seeking.
I was planning on putting a plow on the front and the bed caries easy 1000# a day between the 1” thick rubber mat and the toolbox’s. I tried an over load spring and it helped but rear end still dropped more than I like. I am going to try an over load spring for a f350 super duty. I will post before and after pictures when this is done. I was also considering air bags on all 4 corners but that really doesn’t allow the truck to do what is needed and I have had leaf springs break on my other trucks cause you can’t see the springs sag and over load it. Trying to just beef up the suspension to gain the weight control I am seeking.
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