Leveling question.
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Leveling question.
Ok, my sister just got a 94 Ranger 4X4 with the 4.0L. It sits extremely un-level. Its pretty bad. What can be done to fix this problem? It doesnt have t-bars I guess from reading on here. Ive read that F-150 coils will work. Ive read that Bronco 2 coils will work. Ive read that leveling kits pretty much suck. So what should we do?
What work is required to do the F-150 coils? What parts are required for that too? Do we need new shocks for this? This seems like the best way to go i guess.
Does anybody make a coil kit for the Ranger to level it out? Or a good leveling kit that dont screw anything up.
Were putting 31x10.50s on it too so we have to do something. Please let me know what the best ways are.
Thanks.
What work is required to do the F-150 coils? What parts are required for that too? Do we need new shocks for this? This seems like the best way to go i guess.
Does anybody make a coil kit for the Ranger to level it out? Or a good leveling kit that dont screw anything up.
Were putting 31x10.50s on it too so we have to do something. Please let me know what the best ways are.
Thanks.
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http://www.roughcountry.com/ford_83-97_midsize_leveling.html
haven't used them, but I have the same truck and would like to...My stock tires were p265 on 15" rims. I replaced them with 31x10.5 BFG without a lift and didn't have any trouble
haven't used them, but I have the same truck and would like to...My stock tires were p265 on 15" rims. I replaced them with 31x10.5 BFG without a lift and didn't have any trouble
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Originally Posted by hunter1988
http://www.roughcountry.com/ford_83-97_midsize_leveling.html
haven't used them, but I have the same truck and would like to...My stock tires were p265 on 15" rims. I replaced them with 31x10.5 BFG without a lift and didn't have any trouble
haven't used them, but I have the same truck and would like to...My stock tires were p265 on 15" rims. I replaced them with 31x10.5 BFG without a lift and didn't have any trouble
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from what I hear a spring compressor helps keep your head in one piece. My dad was in the ER with my little brother once and I guess there was a guy in there who had the spring hit him in the face and broke is jaw and eye socket in several places. Good luck and play it safe.
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I have a 94 that used to sag in the front, I got front springs from advance Auto parts, $100 Called Extra Load Springs. And I also Have 31X10.50X15 Tires and truck sits just right now.
They were a little bit of work to replace.
If you want to see how it sits, it's in my gallery
They were a little bit of work to replace.
If you want to see how it sits, it's in my gallery
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you shouldn't need a spring compressor.just undo the springs and jack the truck up from the frame.thats how did my f-150 when i put a 6inch lift on it.
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Originally Posted by Rags
I have a 94 that used to sag in the front, I got front springs from advance Auto parts, $100 Called Extra Load Springs. And I also Have 31X10.50X15 Tires and truck sits just right now.
They were a little bit of work to replace.
If you want to see how it sits, it's in my gallery
They were a little bit of work to replace.
If you want to see how it sits, it's in my gallery
Ani i am wondering if you needed a alignment too?
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No alignment needed, the tires have worn perfect for 2 years now ( about 20K Miles ), The springs were not to bad to do, you have to dicconnect the strutt arm from the cross member, disconnect the bottom of the shock, put a jack stand under the frame and let the front suspension hang, you may even have to pry it down a bit when ready to remove the old spring and even more when installing the new one.
The fun is removeing the nut inside the spring!
The fun is removeing the nut inside the spring!
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Originally Posted by Rags
No alignment needed, the tires have worn perfect for 2 years now ( about 20K Miles ), The springs were not to bad to do, you have to dicconnect the strutt arm from the cross member, disconnect the bottom of the shock, put a jack stand under the frame and let the front suspension hang, you may even have to pry it down a bit when ready to remove the old spring and even more when installing the new one.
The fun is removeing the nut inside the spring!
The fun is removeing the nut inside the spring!
as for that bolt, we have some massive torque wrenches.
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After replacing the front springs with leveling springs you WILL need an alignment. LOL your camber will be at least 2deg positive. I bought a set of skyjacker i did not need any special tools or compresors. took me about an hour a side.
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A spring compressor is the 1 thing I don't have, besides I think it is alot safer without useing them if at all possible.
I didn't need an alignment, my tires sat perfect! and are wearing perfect. just remember to give your suspension a few days to settle before you make any other decisions.
I'm happy with the results I got for the money and time involved!
I didn't need an alignment, my tires sat perfect! and are wearing perfect. just remember to give your suspension a few days to settle before you make any other decisions.
I'm happy with the results I got for the money and time involved!
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