1998 mountaineer suspension

[Lugnut762]

I have a stock mountaineer and it sags to the left rear anything I can do to lift It back up to level it back out to look normal again.
Thanks

 

[97Mounty97]

New leaf spring shackels and move the right side springs to the left side and the left side to the right side
Monroe sensa trac load adjusting shocks http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C53RXK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Pro comp Add A Leaf
or do a combination of them like the add a leaf and new shackles

 

[Lugnut762]

Thanks should I get factory shackles or see warrior shackles? Ill upgrade the shocks also and add a leaf

 

[97Mounty97]

Thanks should I get factory shackles or see warrior shackles? Ill upgrade the shocks also and add a leaf

If you're going to get new shackles I'd just go with the warrior shackles. I made my own and it raised the back about 1.5"

 

[Lugnut762]

Now what will I have to do to the front to raise it up to level it out. Sorry for all.the questions I never messed with lifting truck the only truck I messed with suspension wise was a 78 Bronco I had

 

[97Mounty97]

Now what will I have to do to the front to raise it up to level it out. Sorry for all.the questions I never messed with lifting truck the only truck I messed with suspension wise was a 78 Bronco I had

You can do the TT (torsion bar twist) and get about 2 inches but you don't really want to go more than that with the TT because it puts more stress on things.

 

[Lugnut762]

It would be just enough to level the truck back out. Once I twist the torsion ill have to realign it?

 

[97Mounty97]

It would be just enough to level the truck back out. Once I twist the torsion ill have to realign it?

I believe so

 

[Turdle]

The rear sway bar also helps with side to side level. If you note, the driver side rear endlink mount sits about 1.5" lower on the frame than the passenger side. This makes the swaybar push the driver side rear upward. Replacing the swaybar to rear axle bushings and endlinks may help.

 

[Lugnut762]

I know both front end links are broke. The rear shackle has a hole it where it appears to have rusted through. im going to roll with putting new end links and shackles and shocks maybe an add a leaf... Any way to get some lift.out of the front with out torsion bars being messed. Thanks for all the info I really really appreciate it a ton

 

[DjDom]

Um, keep in mind, longer shackles will make your leaf springs even flatter if they're really flat already.
Your best bet is a new leaf pack or the load adjust shocks.
I wouldn't put shackles on in your situation, since your leaf packs sound like they're nearly flat.

 

[Lugnut762]

To me they look flat already the right side has more of an arch then the left. The left side seems pretty much flat so new leaf spring assembly and shackles I just want it to look normal again. Could I use say a F150 leaf spring assembly? Thanks

 

[swshawaii]

Adjusting the front torsion bolts will affect the opposite rear corner. Lowering the passengers side front will lift the drivers rear, lifting the drivers side front lowers passenger rear, etc. If your objective is to only reduce the drivers side "Ranger lean", mark the bolts first in their current positions, then experiment and tweak them. Any time the torsion bolts are adjusted and the front ride height is altered, alignment should be checked. In case the rear leveling results are not satisfactory, return the bolts to their original marked positions. Very easy to try, and free. GL

 

[X~FACTOR]

Random question, somewhat related.

Why would Ford put the full size battery and the full length of the gas tank on the same side where the driver sit? No wonder the left side always sag!

 

[swshawaii]

Why would Ford put the full size battery and the full length of the gas tank on the same side where the driver sit? No wonder the left side always sag!

The rear sway bar also helps with side to side level. If you note, the driver side rear endlink mount sits about 1.5" lower on the frame than the passenger side. This makes the swaybar push the driver side rear upward. Replacing the swaybar to rear axle bushings and endlinks may help.

As with many other things, Ford will probably never offer an explanation. Turdle's reply explains one of Ford's measures to counter the Ranger lean. If you look closely at the pic below, in addition to the drivers sway bar end link, the passengers side shock mounting points are also lower by at least 1". And yes, the differential is offset to the right that much. :scratch:

 

[4pullingGM]

The rear axles are offset like that to get the proper Ujoint angles on the rear driveshaft. It doesn't sit high enough to acheive the angles they need, so they shift the diff to one side.

 

[swshawaii]

Sorry, didn't mention that it is NOT offset for weight or balance reasons. Does look odd though.