BowTech99
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- Dec 29, 2008
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- Location
- South, Ga
- Vehicle Year
- 1999 and 1998
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- Turbo 2.5L and 3.0L
- Transmission
- Manual
Now that my ranger has finally become my trail truck its time to start some suspension
I'm kinda torn right now, between 2.5ton rockwells or Dana 60's. I know the RW's are super heavy, but nearly indestructable. Thus never having to worry about them again. And the D60's are strong, and Lighter then the RW's but I'm afraid future modifacations, and tire size will limit them.
Right now My 99 Ford ranger, is 2wd with a super modified 2.5L turbocharged 4cyl(dont be jealous) I'm a lil worried about not being able to turn the tires, so i want the lowest, and i mean super low gears. I like the fact of getting 27mpg out on the trail and being different.
I will run my M5od with a independent transfer case, kinda depends on what axles i chose to run. And Tire size will be somewhere between 42-44 boggers. Hence the low gears needed. As far as steering goes, more than likely i will go hydro for ease.
As far as suspension goes, 4-link with coilovers. Leaf springs are out, since I will be driving across clear timber lands, and pretty much anywhere else i chose to go. I dont want to have to wear a mouthguard And Coil's are out just because it would look silly with 3ft of coil springs
So, with this said, which axles do you think will suit my needs. And Before anyone asks, The truck will now be a trailer queen for now on. Thanks guys
I'm kinda torn right now, between 2.5ton rockwells or Dana 60's. I know the RW's are super heavy, but nearly indestructable. Thus never having to worry about them again. And the D60's are strong, and Lighter then the RW's but I'm afraid future modifacations, and tire size will limit them.
Right now My 99 Ford ranger, is 2wd with a super modified 2.5L turbocharged 4cyl(dont be jealous) I'm a lil worried about not being able to turn the tires, so i want the lowest, and i mean super low gears. I like the fact of getting 27mpg out on the trail and being different.
I will run my M5od with a independent transfer case, kinda depends on what axles i chose to run. And Tire size will be somewhere between 42-44 boggers. Hence the low gears needed. As far as steering goes, more than likely i will go hydro for ease.
As far as suspension goes, 4-link with coilovers. Leaf springs are out, since I will be driving across clear timber lands, and pretty much anywhere else i chose to go. I dont want to have to wear a mouthguard And Coil's are out just because it would look silly with 3ft of coil springs
So, with this said, which axles do you think will suit my needs. And Before anyone asks, The truck will now be a trailer queen for now on. Thanks guys