i am building a custum set of springs and am using rangers as the main leaf if you have used these springs let me know the distence you moved your hangers it would save me some time thanx..and for all you smart asses i did a search.

I'm using a set of ranger mains and chevy 3/4 tonne leafs under them on my jeep. The ranger main has the same dimensions as the f-150 I think. 56-57 inches long with 7" offset center pin. Very flexey spring from just applying weight to it. I have a set of f-150 rears and they are almost identical to the ranger springs. I'm running teh ranger chev hybrids in the rear for a softer flexy spring and the f-150's up front for a bit heavier rate to compensate for the engine and tranny. I just moved my mounts foreward and rearward till the true center of teh spring was where the center of the YJ springs were. That way I'll gain a few extra inches in wheel base where the spring is offset.

Originally posted by the TJ kid
I'm using a set of ranger mains and chevy 3/4 tonne leafs under them on my jeep. The ranger main has the same dimensions as the f-150 I think. 56-57 inches long with 7" offset center pin. Very flexey spring from just applying weight to it. I have a set of f-150 rears and they are almost identical to the ranger springs. I'm running teh ranger chev hybrids in the rear for a softer flexy spring and the f-150's up front for a bit heavier rate to compensate for the engine and tranny. I just moved my mounts foreward and rearward till the true center of teh spring was where the center of the YJ springs were. That way I'll gain a few extra inches in wheel base where the spring is offset. i took 2 sets of rangers and cut the eye off one set so i have 2 mains and having them arched alittle and adding some other lift springs to them so i wont need blocks.the rangers are very soft should work well.i was hoping to get the distence to move the hangers to save the time finding it for my self.

We tried running ranger springs it he rear of a 4 runner. They bend very easy when flexed hard. We couldn't make them last more than one or two trips. We then switched to F-150 (same dimensions) They only lasted slightly longer. At the very least, you will need some kind of anti wrap bar. They should be travel limited, but that defeats the purpose of installing them in the first place. Go with All Pro's springs. They are the best spring for the money in my opinion.

Originally posted by zags
We tried running ranger springs it he rear of a 4 runner. They bend very easy when flexed hard. We couldn't make them last more than one or two trips. We then switched to F-150 (same dimensions) They only lasted slightly longer. At the very least, you will need some kind of anti wrap bar. They should be travel limited, but that defeats the purpose of installing them in the first place. Go with All Pro's springs. They are the best spring for the money in my opinion. that is why i am using 2 spring.the 2nd spring is cut at the eye of the first spring.did you try that?were did thay bend? how much did you move your hangers?

I never measured how much we moved the hanger. I just put the rear axle where it was supposed to be and fabbed new mounts. The springs bent near the front eye and at the front of the axle pad. We were using every bit of anangled Rancho 9012 shock.

Originally posted by zags
I never measured how much we moved the hanger. I just put the rear axle where it was supposed to be and fabbed new mounts. The springs bent near the front eye and at the front of the axle pad. We were using every bit of anangled Rancho 9012 shock. thanx zags for the input i will be adding revolvers to the swop so we will see how thay work for me.i have them redy to go in next week after drews bash i don't have time this week.so i will keep the old hangers on just incase.

here are a few pic's of the rear Rangers we installed on a 79 Toy,, I'll try and get some true measurements for ya ...

hanger pic

toy 4 rox,
the Toy in the pictures is in Auburn,, Jake lives right off Dry Creek rd,,you should stop by and check it out,, or head up to Fordyce this Sat,, and check it out out down by the 1st crossing at the river,, off Eagle Lakes,,, :p

Originally posted by webilt
toy 4 rox,
the Toy in the pictures is in Auburn,, Jake lives right off Dry Creek rd,,you should stop by and check it out,, or head up to Fordyce this Sat,, and check it out out down by the 1st crossing at the river,, off Eagle Lakes,,, :p i will be at the con this weekend at drews bash but may try to stop by auburn.if you could get the #'s that would help.allso did he put the long side to the frunt? with the revolvers and the pivit shackels he has i would think the long side to the frunt would work best. thanx

Originally posted by zags
I never measured how much we moved the hanger. I just put the rear axle where it was supposed to be and fabbed new mounts. The springs bent near the front eye and at the front of the axle pad. We were using every bit of anangled Rancho 9012 shock. did you put long or short end to the frunt??

I'm running them on my 93. I can give you a measurement but I don't know if it would help on your 85. I mixed in some S-10 leaves for more lift also.

Originally posted by Clifton
I'm running them on my 93. I can give you a measurement but I don't know if it would help on your 85. I mixed in some S-10 leaves for more lift also. go ahead and give me what you have and it may do some good.did you put the long or short to the frunt.thanx

this is dustin emmick, he is running the f150's(same dimensions), he lives up by you...

Originally posted by Booger Weldz
this is dustin emmick, he is running the f150's(same dimensions), he lives up by you... i did not know he was running them why has he not replyed were the hell is he??are you going to the con friday?

i cant make it i need a new set of rod bearings, radiator, windshield, hubs, rotors, super birfs and the front of the exo has been removed for renovation:rasta: :rasta: ohh yeah the gas tank is cracked:D

Originally posted by Booger Weldz
i cant make it i need a new set of rod bearings, radiator, windshield, hubs, rotors, super birfs and the front of the exo has been removed for renovation:rasta: :rasta: ohh yeah the gas tank is cracked:D so!!! why can't you make it?:D :D

Originally posted by toy 4 rox
go ahead and give me what you have and it may do some good.did you put the long or short to the frunt.thanx

I moved the front 3 3/8" forward. The center to center distance between the front mount and the rear shackle mount(mount on frame) is 52 3/8" .

Originally posted by Clifton


I moved the front 3 3/8" forward. The center to center distance between the front mount and the rear shackle mount(mount on frame) is 52 3/8" . thanx

O.K.,
the measurements from the 79 we built,, are :
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(a) springs are 56"s long (eye to eye)
(b) offset of the centerbolt is, 25 1/2"/30 1/2"
(c) the shorter end forward
(d) new front hanger is aprox 5"s forward from stock

we left the stock rear shackle hanger and used the Ford shackle as the laydown part of the double shackle:)

the Ford springs gave no lift at all (single pack),so a set of 4" steel blocks were installed, and a little longer shackle

Originally posted by webilt
O.K.,
the measurements from the 79 we built,, are :
.
(a) springs are 56"s long (eye to eye)
(b) offset of the centerbolt is, 25 1/2"/30 1/2"
(c) the shorter end forward
(d) new front hanger is aprox 5"s forward from stock

we left the stock rear shackle hanger and used the Ford shackle as the laydown part of the double shackle:)

the Ford springs gave no lift at all (single pack),so a set of 4" steel blocks were installed, and a little longer shackle thanx for the reply.