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Dec 30, 2005 | 10:56 PM

cb4ut

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88 Ranger problems

I have an 88 Ranger that I replaced the outer tie rod ends on. I replaced them because of obvious wear. Before replacing them , the truck seemed very unstable going into curves carrying any speed much at all. When you would go down the road and weave the truck back and forth , it seems to have a lot of , what I would call body roll . I also replaced the front shocks , and inspected and re-greased the front wheel bearings. After doing this , the truck still feels the same when you weave back and forth. I would greatly appreciate any input from anyone. Thanks in advance.

Dec 31, 2005 | 12:01 PM

fyre82

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A little more info on your vehicle helps us when you ask for help.

Is it 2 or 4 wheel drive, regular or extra cab, lifted or lowered, stock or engie swapped?

When was the last time it was aligned?

And. a stupid question I have to ask, did you retorque the wheel bearings and get the rotors seated correctly?

Strut arm bushings are another place to look.

Good luck,

Rich

Dec 31, 2005 | 04:23 PM

Ken00

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Welcome to FTE!!

Jan 2, 2006 | 07:26 AM

cb4ut

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fyre 82 - The 88 Ranger is a 2 wheel drive , regular cab , neither lifted or lowered , with the stock 2.9 liter V6. Yes , the wheel bearings were re-torqued and rotors seated correctly. It could use a front end alignment. Thanks for the info about the strut arm bushings. I'll check into that.

Jan 2, 2006 | 03:26 PM

gravity0u812

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i have one too 88 ranger, they need a sway bar.... that truck wasnt made to ride like a caddy....lol

Jan 2, 2006 | 11:55 PM

Monty06

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have you checked your body mounts, sway bar bushings , radius arm bushings

Jan 3, 2006 | 08:48 AM

cb4ut

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I'm putting these things on the list of things to check . Thanks Monty06 and fyre82 for your posts.

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Jan 3, 2006 | 08:58 AM

IBeam

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gravity0u812

i have one too 88 ranger, they need a sway bar.... that truck wasnt made to ride like a caddy....lol

I have to agree here. A Rear sway bar is a must to make them handle right. I have a 89, and I just put one on mine. It makes all the difference in the world. I pulled one off a 86 Bronco II, and it bolted right up. The sway bar uses a U bolt clamp on the Axle Tube, and the holes for the arms are already drilled in the frame.