need help asap
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I am waiting for my Bilsteins to arrive in a couple of days and will be performing this task also for my 99 Ranger.....so keep me posted on how it goes.
As always, there is a great tutorial on the tech info page from RangerPilot and the members.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-tutorial.html
I've been thinking about this in advance and I am planning to pre-soak all the bolts with PB a couple of days in advance. Plus I plan to replace all bolts and nuts with stainless...just a habit of mine because of all the road salt we get here. I expect the front passenger to be the most difficult. I read that you will want to install the top of the shock first because it will be easier to pull down on the shock to expand it to the proper position.
Good luck. I think I made the right choice by spending the few xtra $ to get the Bilsteins.
As always, there is a great tutorial on the tech info page from RangerPilot and the members.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-tutorial.html
I've been thinking about this in advance and I am planning to pre-soak all the bolts with PB a couple of days in advance. Plus I plan to replace all bolts and nuts with stainless...just a habit of mine because of all the road salt we get here. I expect the front passenger to be the most difficult. I read that you will want to install the top of the shock first because it will be easier to pull down on the shock to expand it to the proper position.
Good luck. I think I made the right choice by spending the few xtra $ to get the Bilsteins.
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Good question. My information indicates that replacemnt of the front shocks does not affect the alignment. At this time, I do not plan to realign. However my tires are at about half-life and probably a good time to check it anyway.
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Originally Posted by nickmazdabseries
do you have to realighn front end like a car
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Shock absorbers in no way affect ride height or suspension adjustment (unless they are coil-overs or struts) so there is no need to realign after replacement.
Soaking with PB is a very good idea, but the mounting bolts on shock absorbers typically come loose pretty easily (of course the exception will almost always be for people doing this repair for their fist time!)
Like i said, it's a pretty cut and dry repair.. just unbolt, remove, install and rebolt. Unless one of the bolts gives you a fit it shouldn't be a big deal at all!
Good luck! Let us know how it went!
Soaking with PB is a very good idea, but the mounting bolts on shock absorbers typically come loose pretty easily (of course the exception will almost always be for people doing this repair for their fist time!)
Like i said, it's a pretty cut and dry repair.. just unbolt, remove, install and rebolt. Unless one of the bolts gives you a fit it shouldn't be a big deal at all!
Good luck! Let us know how it went!
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took less than an hour a litlle difrent then what you guys said but very easy there are two extra bolts on front
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