So ever since I bought my Ranger, I've known that the leaf springs and torsion bars were sagging. I didn't really have any desire to fix it, until a few weeks ago.

So far I've installed an Add A Leaf kit, installed #1 (The strongest) Torsion Bars, and cranked the Torsion bars. I'm currently in the process of making a new radio bezel for the inside, and I also picked up a spare wiring harness from a 99 Ranger 4x4 because I have a little project in store.

I also tinted the rest of the windows to 20%, and added Grabber Blue Edge decals to replace the factory Tangerine decals.

Lift stuff before installation:


#1 Torsion Bars



Short Add A Leaf Kit:



Before lift stuff:



After the lift stuff:








My Radio Bezel project:

Looks good Shaun..does cranking the bars affect anything?

Looks good. Cracking the bars makes them ride a bit more harsh.

DNFXDLI said:

Looks good Shaun..does cranking the bars affect anything?

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What Randy said is technically true. However, I really haven't noticed. I don't think Torsion bars ride well in the first place. Besides, I bought a truck. If I wanted butt cushioning, I would have bought a Lincoln.

I was more thinking steering geometry....and you are right about the Lincolns.

DNFXDLI said:

I was more thinking steering geometry....and you are right about the Lincolns.

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Depends on part wear. Some people have needed an alignment, others haven't. I needed an alignment, but it was only slightly off.

As for Tie-Rod angles, it's not enough to make a difference.

The problems start when you add the aftermarket Torsion Keys that are indexed differently than the Ford keys. They add a lot of stress onto the CV axles of 4x4 trucks, and probably the Tie-Rod boots on the 4x2 Edge, Sport, Mazda Dual Sport, and TrailRider trucks.

That makes sense.

You look familiar.

Looks good. I like that bezel.

As do you!

Good project, but.... HOLY SIGNATURE BATMAN!!!

codegamer said:

Good project, but.... HOLY SIGNATURE BATMAN!!!

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I just noticed that. Not sure what happened, but I fixed it.

Wow, my little Ranger sure was cute back then.

Now:

Fordzilla80 said:

Wow, my little Ranger sure was cute back then.

Now:

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Hey Shaun! wow, looks great! what a change

amkatt1 said:

Hey Shaun! wow, looks great! what a change

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Thanks!

Don't worry, I still have the brown one too.

I bought her a set of the 78-81 factory slotted mag wheels so she can look more like an all original truck.

I like those, they look great.

Yes they do!