Ford Ranger Suspension

madcart · Senior Member

Ford Ranger Suspension

Baz421 · Guru

Dizzy

you can get your exiting springs reset or swap for another set that has been reset, OR you can buy upgraded springs so you don't have a repeat cost.

Many spring works around (ie google or yellow pages) that can advise but uprated may be the way to go.

Cheers Baz

madcart · Senior Member

Thanks Baz421

KFT · Guru

G'day madcart

I had much the same issue with my navara.

I reckon I would have around 350kg in the back all the time so 250 kg on the ball was making the ride a bit "solid"

I went to ARB in Tamworth and asked for their advice as they have done several jobs for me over the years.

They recommended 400kg constant springs and OME gas shockies. This was all fitted for around $750 and the difference is amazing.

The Ute sits level with the van on and the ride and handling van on or off is so much better.

go and ask them what you should do but do not even think about air bags on leaf springs=bad news

frank

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I have a Colorado and put an extra leaf on each side of rear springs. Made a huge difference.

ken thomas · Guru

I have a 2012 PX ranger and put ironman helper springs on and lifted the back about 50 mm and level with the van on
$135 kit and easily fitted DIY
I think they were
FT3
Ken

revemike · Senior Member

I have recently upgraded my 2014 Ranger suspension. I decided to go with ARB - Old Man Emu - Kit. I went with the mid range set. The van I tow is only 2650kg (aprx) with a BW of around 275kg. I am very happy with the end result.

madcart · Senior Member

Thanks everyone for the advice think I will go with ARB springs and shockers

Cheers Dizzy

Bruce and Bev · Guru

Just be careful with your new and still under warranty vehicle. If you have any problems with the vehicle relating directly or indirectly to your modification or changing the suspension, the manufacturer will decline your warranty claim. If in doubt - visit a Ford Dealer.

I recently developed an annoying squeak in my DMax. When I took it to the Dealer, the first question was "have you modified or fitted other suspension?"

Fortunately I hadn't and all that was needed was the bushes cleaned out of dust and the squeak disappeared

But the Dealer (who does four different breeds of cars through the one service centre) said that the modification or replacement of factory fitted suspension was the most common cause of warranty claims being refused

madcart · Senior Member

thanks for the comments sounds similar. did you fit springs and shocks all round . did you have a spacer fitted to driveline. what was the approx $$$$ thanks jeff

iana · Guru

Funny when I read about the warranty issue I wrote to Mazda, no reply as yet, even though they don't hesitate to send me info on new cars, is it once the purchase is done theyre not interested in you.
Anyhow looks like new rear springs for me. Pedders have quoted $1500 for rear springs and new shocks.

Leather Tech · Veteran Member

I've got a 2011 pk ranger an had the springs reset with 1 extra leaf put in . Result was smoother when empty and when towing. 220kg on the ball and 2200kg loaded van. Small glitch is minor vibration on take-off, after searching Ford forum its a common fault but does no damage.