2007 Ranger 4x4 Flatbed - tires rubbing

[gundogbreeders]

I built this truck for hauling my hunting dogs around. Wanted to get the flatbed mounted as low as possible for ease of use. Now when I am loaded down with ATV, dogs, gear, etc. The tires rub on the bottom rails of the flatbed. Not really wanting to do the lift thing cause I want the bed surface low to the ground. Is there any ways to increase the load capacity before the springs sag so low???

Thanks for looking.

 

[hunterdan]

Go for an add a leaf, or have a custom spring pack made. Or you can piece together a custom leaf pack yourself. Check out the F-150 spring mod. It might help since most of the ranger leaves are similar to explorers, and older f-150s.

Dan

 

[kert0307]

There are also air bag kits that go between the leaf springs and frame, that way you could adjust them for the ride height and load capacity you want depending on how much weight you have. The add-a-leafs would work, but your ride when empty would get harsher.

 

[gundogbreeders]

Are these the airbags you are talking about?
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/cgi-bin/suscon/2172F.html?id=XHPyCr35

Not too expensive. Seems like a good idea.

 

[kert0307]

Yup, that's them.

 

[therealDC]

who makes the flatbed on your Ford? im interested in putting one on my 95' Ranger.