Getting rid of factory blocks

[V8Notch]

Getting rid of factory lifting blocks

I've got a 2000 4x4 "Off Road" w/ about 110k on it. The rear "C" springs are sagging and I want to replace them. The truck also came with stock lifting blocks with a built in bump stop.

Can I get rid of these? Can I get some explorer springs and belltec shackles and ditch the blocks to end up at the same ride height?

Not really looking for lift but back to "new" would be nice.

Thanks.

 

[Quartermile]

Mine had 50k on it when I got it and was only used by some old couple to get groceries and go to church with. It looks saggy, but from what I understand they are all that way. They are just real stiff springs

 

[92ranger2wd]

Yes, you can ditch the axle wrap inducing factory lift blocks, and use the explorer leaf springs and belltech shackles. It's a common mod to lift the rear of rangers. The total lift you receive from both the shackles and springs might put you at a bit of lift over stock height, but it depends on how bad your current springs are, and what size of lift block you currently have. Here's a write up about the explorer leaf springs.http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/ExplorerLeafs.htm