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Does anyone know the length of the stock coils for the 2008 2wd? I know the spring rate is different for the 2.3, the 3.0 and the 4.0 but my truck rides incredibly rough, and the front sits pretty low. Much lower than other rangers I've noticed, so low that I've noticed the rubber bumps tops are starting to get destroyed, and so I'm going to get new shocks and new coils for the front and new shocks for the rear. The only thing on the coils is, I CANT FIND COILS ANYWHERE!! They're either lifted or lowered coils. I could go with lifted to get the front level with the rear, so that may be an option. Thanks.
A couple thoughts we would like to put into motion here as far as the vehicle riding "incredibly rough". Pointing out a multitude of variables that can contribute to this effect and walking backwards through your post maybe we can figure out what the issue is.
Tires and relation to ride control felt:
- Type of tire - (Radial, all-terrain, mud-terrain)
- Tire compounds
- Tread depth
- Tire age (signs of dryness)
- Tire pressure
- Tire diameter (stock or oversized +1, +2, +3, more?)
Suspension (Shocks/Springs):
- How many miles on them
- Condition/Damaged or worn?
- Noticeable bent or sagging springs
- Stock original equipment or aftermarket
- Type of shock if aftermarket or OEM replacement type
- Ball joint conditions and other UCA/LCA bushings
Terrain or driving conditions
- Is the problem related to off-road or backroad conditions
- Tarmac
- Speeds - Any, slower, faster speeds
And finally in comparison to what?
- Another like Ranger?
- A car?
- Before some previous suspension work was done?
- A dramatic change recently in drivability?
Most of the 2" taller coils you'll find like 1.5in Ford Leveling Coil Springs (Non 4.0L) which arent for your year/model truck but are a leveling coil setup vs a Daystar urethane spring riser which in most of the time the leveling coil seems to offer a smoother ride and the Riser plates whether aluminum or urethane seem to give an added rougher ride. To us $89 for Leveling risers or $120 for Springs we'd suggest the spring rate and better ride for the few dollars more invested.
You mention the bump stops are worn rather aggressively. Can you see where the point of contact is? Does it match in wear with rub marks or scratches?
Last edited on Thu Jun 27th, 2019 01:21 am by 12° North Industries
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