MickeySpiers
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- July 31, 2001
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- City, State
- Littleton, Colorado
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1991 XLT
The 14 year old Rancho springs on my Explorer are shot. I've really liked the on-road ride with the Rancho springs, but they don't make the kit or the springs anymore. Duff doesn't sell their parts individually, so they're out as a replacement venue. Since my stock rear springs are 22 years old with a 14 year old AAL, I'd like to replace them with a new, full spring pack. The Deavers are not only expensive, but much softer than I want for my daily driver so they're out. Skyjacker appears a decent alternative tho they may also be softer than I'm looking for... I've read that the Rough Country lifts don't have the greatest lift components, but how are the springs themselves? Have I missed any alternatives? I plan to pick up a set of coils that match the rear springs from the same company. Which makes SkyJacker lower than the Rough Country option as I've read that SkyJacker coils are soft, and need spacers installed to get the correct height. I'm running 32s with my Rancho lift, no rubbing, so I woud like to get like coils in there.
So I guess the question is, what can I get that is like the Rancho leaf/coil setup I've got now? Unlike most users on this forum, I don't want an uber-flexy suspension, I want one that doesn't have the truck wallowing around on asphalt where it unfortunately spends most of its life. Opinions welcome, I haven't been able to find much on these smaller lifts with complete leaf spring packs.
So I guess the question is, what can I get that is like the Rancho leaf/coil setup I've got now? Unlike most users on this forum, I don't want an uber-flexy suspension, I want one that doesn't have the truck wallowing around on asphalt where it unfortunately spends most of its life. Opinions welcome, I haven't been able to find much on these smaller lifts with complete leaf spring packs.