What did you do to your Ranger today?

[Venom_z89]

We'll see what happens. The fact that @Colo_Ranger says his are quiet gives me hope. ?

Though mine aren't there yet lol.

I would also ask what type of grease was used? I had a teacher when going for my ase say best grease to use for offroad use is marine grade. it has the same for temp wise but is better at fighting moisture.

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[Venom_z89]

f150 rear eibachs showed up today. will install on the ranger this weekend.

 

[9zero1790]

wheels and tires today!
method 701s in bahia blue! 17x8.5x0
falken wildpeaks 275/70/17s!
both front and rear intrusions bars were replaced with bds before anyone ask lol

wheels look great! i like how they are clean without all the fake bead locks and extra decorative rivets etc.

 

[9zero1790]

Finally got around to this...
Currently running eibach 2.0 in front and rear, Icon tubular upper control arms, and readylift anti-intrusion bars.
Wheels are KMC KM718 Summit 17x8.5,+18offset
Tires are Falken Wildpeak AT3W 275/70R17

Visually - very pleased

Audibly... something is left to be desired. I've had two techs (one is the guy who installed them) agree the upper control arms are unacceptably loud and creaky sounding anytime the suspension articulates. I was there for the install, I know it was done properly, and the second tech (wasn't there for install) agreed, and also attempted to correct the issue himself and could not. Apparently there isn't enough grease on earth to make these things operate quiet and smooth ?‍?

I opened a ticket earlier with S3M. Hoping to get some resolution.
Anyone else have issues with the Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms (Steel Knuckle)?

Oh... side note, no picture, but I also installed redline's gas struts for the hood... now all I need is an engine cover and it'll be like I bought my truck 2 years ago ?.

could it be as simple as something loose, flexing under stress with articulation ?

 

[Rhino]

wheels look great! i like how they are clean without all the fake bead locks and extra decorative rivets etc.

couldnt agree more man! ive done the fake beadlock thing in the past and all they end up doing is getting hit more and looking terrible plus a sleek clean look is so gooood!

also thanks!

 

[Rhino]

We'll see what happens. The fact that @Colo_Ranger says his are quiet gives me hope. ?

Though mine aren't there yet lol.

hopefully they will i know mine were loud af in winter haha but its what happens with poly bushings

 

[Rhino]

I would also ask what type of grease was used? I had a teacher when going for my ase say best grease to use for offroad use is marine grade. it has the same for temp wise but is better at fighting moisture.

so that can be depending on what kind of bushing you run tbh when running camburgs stuff they recomend the grease they sell and its a good grease but for the love of god wear gloves!!! that shit gets everywhere and doesnt come off!!!!

 

[Venom_z89]

so that can be depending on what kind of bushing you run tbh when running camburgs stuff they recomend the grease they sell and its a good grease but for the love of god wear gloves!!! that shit gets everywhere and doesnt come off!!!!

just like anti seize. a dab will get you looking like a tin can in no time. lol

 

[SteveH]

Nothing....again. I'm going through DT's here. Been uber busy working on getting the RV set up.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Audibly... something is left to be desired. I've had two techs (one is the guy who installed them) agree the upper control arms are unacceptably loud and creaky sounding anytime the suspension articulates. I was there for the install, I know it was done properly, and the second tech (wasn't there for install) agreed, and also attempted to correct the issue himself and could not. Apparently there isn't enough grease on earth to make these things operate quiet and smooth ?‍?

I opened a ticket earlier with S3M. Hoping to get some resolution.
Anyone else have issues with the Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms (Steel Knuckle)?

I am also running the Icon tubular UCA with steel knuckles and I have had zero noise. I used lots Lucas Red N' Tacky #2 red grease.

 

[SD4160]

could it be as simple as something loose, flexing under stress with articulation ?

I don't think so. Had two different technicians go over the install. One is a GM certified Class A tech, the other owns and operates a highly regarded auto shop in my area known for their suspension and alignment work (a lot of race car work too). They both went over everything and saw no issues with install. Apparently it's just noisy AF.

 

[SD4160]

I would also ask what type of grease was used? I had a teacher when going for my ase say best grease to use for offroad use is marine grade. it has the same for temp wise but is better at fighting moisture.

The certified tech and I that did the install used greases recommended by icon. They have a YT video regarding greasing the Delta joint and I purchased the same grease they used in the video (consistent with what they call for in the picture) and went with Lucas red n tacky per their recommendation at the bushings. I think Lucas Marine would also work as I believe it's also an NLGI #2.

the install manual states that Delta joint is pre greased and does not require it for the first 3-5k miles. But the joint isnt where the noise was coming from.

 

[Doc]

i have those UCAs and I get no noise at all. Quiet as a church mouse.

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[Rhino]

just like anti seize. a dab will get you looking like a tin can in no time. lol

Dude for real! And something about that grease on bar skin was well not right… it would burn sorta so it wasn’t comfy…

 

[Colo_Ranger]

f150 rear eibachs showed up today. will install on the ranger this weekend.

F150 shocks? Do tell... Fit without modification? What's the point?

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