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Front leaf suspension

From 1986 Ford Ranger — documented by TTB Blows.

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1986 Ford Ranger - First, the TTB must come out. Mandatory TTB salute 1986 Ford Ranger - Here's the front xmember roughed in. It'll be cleaned up later 1986 Ford Ranger - I picked up the three existing holes in the framehorns, and even re-used the TTB hardware LOL 1986 Ford Ranger - Front springs are from a '90ish 'Burb 1986 Ford Ranger - I really hope I can use the top-most hole up front and trim my ugly hangers 1986 Ford Ranger - The rear leaf spring suspension system is visible, with a scale in the background. 1986 Ford Ranger - Front hanger for rear leafs roughed in. 3" square. The two bolts pic'd are in pre-existing holes - every little bit helps make it go faster… 1986 Ford Ranger - The bigger picture, so to speak 1986 Ford Ranger - Rear hanger for front springs mostly roughed in 1986 Ford Ranger - Picked up pre-existing holes for old radius arm brackets here 1986 Ford Ranger - Test - weighted, just coming off jackstand on this side. I suspect lift leaves will be required 1986 Ford Ranger - test fit on stock GM front springs, simulated height if the same size tire were mounted up front - need at least 4" spring to level the tru… 1986 Ford Ranger - weighted, I think positive caster is a bit much, somewhere around 9 or 10 degrees, easy to fix 1986 Ford Ranger - Front 60 arriveth and front 4" Tuff Country springs 1986 Ford Ranger - Rear hanger for front springs sectioned to reduce postive caster 1986 Ford Ranger - With the shorter rear hanger caster is approx +7 to 7.5; should be perfect 1986 Ford Ranger - Driver's side spring plate made from 1/2" plate, fits like a glove. King pins rebuilt