Suspension upgrade for hauling extra weight

[suprapsu]

I have a 1994 Ranger XLT 4cyl manual. The most pallets I can haul to the pallet yard is 28 and that's really putting a strain on the suspension. I wanted to know what I could do to the rear suspension so that I could support the added weight. I could haul 50+ pallets to the pallet yard on the bed but I need to upgrade the suspension.

My mechanic told me I should get airbags and I would be all set. Anyone had any experience with airbags? Would adding leaf springs be better?

 

[bcost882]

a small upgrade would be explorer leafs or make a custom set of leafs using your old ranger leafs and explorer leafs together. this is the cheaper side. airbags would definatly help though

 

[Randy960]

swap to explorer leaf springs, and get air assist shocks. You can get a set of monroe air shocks (pn# MA770) with lines and fittings at pepboys for $70

 

[calypso93]

For short term overloads I've used "air bags" and air shocks. I removed the bags years ago, but last year I put the shocks to carry a lathe home. I felt the 17 y/o suspension just needed a boost. I don't see a problem with using suspension aids from time to time, but not on a steady basis.