New ranger tremor and new to this group

[ENT8228]

285's fit without spacers/a level on a tremor? I have a tremor and was worried about 275s fitting, maybe I shouldn't be... Have you tested max articulation off road?

Yes 285s fit on stock tremor wheels with over an inch gap between the knuckle and tire. Front crash bars were removed bc it would rub. But other than that no issues. Articulation should be the same but haven’t tried it out yet

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[Danager]

Welcome! Sharp looking truck. Arguably the best colour and spec. I’m on the left here.

 

[ENT8228]

Welcome! Sharp looking truck. Arguably the best colour and spec. I’m on the left here.

Yeah I have to agree. I like the roof rack! What kind? Did it require drilling into the roof?

 

[Danager]

Yeah I have to agree. I like the roof rack! What kind? Did it require drilling into the roof?

The roof rack is a Prinsu. I would recommend it. Yeah, required drilling. Really no way around that with the good roof racks/platforms.

 

[Dereku]

Haha its not leveled. Give it time on here soon it will be. Very soon. And I am sure you already have a damper.
Welcome to the empty bank account club, I mean ranger forum.

 

[ENT8228]

Haha its not leveled. Give it time on here soon it will be. Very soon. And I am sure you already have a damper.
Welcome to the empty bank account club, I mean ranger forum.

Thanks. I probably won’t level it. I prefer a rake. I haul my bikes and stuff so I don’t like or want sag. Never liked using spacers anyway. Don’t like the stiffer ride. If I decided to go up I’d get adjustable coil overs. And no damper lol. Lowering the tail gate by hand isn’t an issue lol.

 

[Dereku]

Thanks. I probably won’t level it. I prefer a rake. I haul my bikes and stuff so I don’t like or want sag. Never liked using spacers anyway. Don’t like the stiffer ride. If I decided to go up I’d get adjustable coil overs. And no damper lol. Lowering the tail gate by hand isn’t an issue lol.

I might be wrong but the fox 2.0 front struts are adjustable. Unless the factory ford ones are not.

 

[ENT8228]

I might be wrong but the fox 2.0 front struts are adjustable. Unless the factory ford ones are not.

That’s correct the factory are not adjustable. I was saying If I decided to lift it any then I would buy adjustable coil overs and not use a leveling spacer

 

[John Earley]

I have the exact same truck but I have the red and black decals. I love it, except for the seat. I seem to get a sore mid back if driven for more then a couple hours. Could just be me though. Enjoy the new ride.

 

[HippoTrucker]

Yes 285s fit on stock tremor wheels with over an inch gap between the knuckle and tire. Front crash bars were removed bc it would rub. But other than that no issues. Articulation should be the same but haven’t tried it out yet

Great to know! I was always under the impression Tremor wheels had the same offset as the other Ranger 17" rims and hence must have clearance issues with the knuckle, I guess they're different offset or something?

Maybe I'll just go all the way to 285s, your truck looks sick...

 

[Gumbo]

I've had my Tremor for 1 year in 5 days. I love it. Thought for sure I would want to do the Ford Tune, but the gas prices ended that desire since I'd have to upgrade to premium. Do yourself a favor and remove the auto start/stop cable from the negative terminal on your battery. That was the one thing I absolutely hated (besides not having a damper and the Sticker on the sides) All easily done.

 

[Jbrubakerjr]

Great looking truck. Tires really add the the aggressive stance.

 

[RANGER_MARC]

I’m 6’3 and mine are still on. Got me once this summer when wearing shorts and not paying attention. It’s a learning curve. Probably going to ShroxWorks sliders next spring.

I'm Six-foot-three also, and mine are still on because my petite wife needs them, and they come in pairs...

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I'm Six-foot-three also, and mine are still on because my petite wife needs them, and they come in pairs...

Same here, the wife appreciates them being there. Especially with back issues.

 

[Highlander]

Great to know! I was always under the impression Tremor wheels had the same offset as the other Ranger 17" rims and hence must have clearance issues with the knuckle, I guess they're different offset or something?

Maybe I'll just go all the way to 285s, your truck looks sick...

Tremor differences with the other rangers are (and not to cover then all): redesigned steering knuckles; CV joint instead of U joint connecting drive shaft to differential; a 250A alternator instead of the 150A; tuned for the Tremor, Fox 2.0 shocks, including piggyback reservoirs on the rear for increased travel; progressive multi-leaf pack, vs. parabolic mono-leaf.

There are others, but it's styling, or commonly know.

Frank

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