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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Torsion bar?

Ok, I feel stupid. 2005 Ford Ranger 2WD 3.0L do I have a Torsion Bar? any help? thanks
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Look under your truck. They are long round bars that run from the tranny cross member area to the lower control arms on each side. You can't miss them
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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ok, so I do...any suggestions on shock type? I have 2WD and I see shocks that have 4WD in the info...does that mean I can't use it?
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Nop you cant put 4x4 shocks on a 2wd the 4x4 shocks are longer and are stiffer, like you can but the ride will be weird
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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