'98 Ranger leaf spring

dropt_98

dropt_98

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Hey guys,

I'm in the process of gathering parts so i can get my truck running again. My frame rusted out next to my gas tank, before the rivets. I have a great welder who is going to be plating both sides and reinforcing them. I am having problems finding part numbers or anywhere to buy the front frame mounts for the leaf springs.

I just had surgery Monday for dislocating my elbow, tearing a ligament and bicep tendon, so one handed internet searches are very time consuming. I appreciate anyones help! thanks!
 
Thanks for the info, everything else is good or has already been replaced, i just needed the part numbers for the front mounts.
 
Hey sorry for not looking really in depth into it... I can't seem to locate front hangers for a Gen4+ on that site. They do however list one for a Gen3. I was always under the impression that the front hangers are the same from '83-12. So some further research might need to happen.

Here's their Gen3 front leaf hangers... http://www.rangerframefix.com/1993-1997-truck-parts/1-rear-leaf-spring-hanger-front.html




EDIT: LMC Truck lists Gen4 98+ front leaf hangers. And boy are they spendy compared to Gen3 93-97 trucks! But a necessary evil I suppose.
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Hey man, 2001 extended cab 4x4 with the same problem here. I had some cash so I went to the junk yard and found a nice '98 ranger with a great frame and literally cut the frame in half just forward of the rivets. Took about 3 hours and I did leave the leafsprings (and all their attachments) with it. I had my rear frame swapped out and POR-15'd the whole frame and for less than 2K I think I did out pretty well. I'm not an expert but I had the tools to get it all done.

Personally I wouldn't weld good steel onto a rust bucket, my truck was, and the frame I found had barely surface rust at that.

Good luck man!
 
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