This is what I’ve wondered. It’s minimal enough for me now that I don’t care much and will deal with it later. Also bought extended warranty from Granger.
I might mention to dealer or try greasing myself if my back will cooperate.
I typically drive in D and it does happen to me at some stops.
Just speculation here, but I wonder if the more sudden down shift in tow mode for engine braking exacerbates the thump in the drive train.
Also is it possible that sometimes you are just feeling the extra down shift for engine...
Let me clarify though that I replaced my rear with Bilstein 5100 and it’s great. Doing front this weekend on that slippery slope…. but I could live with it now just having done rear.
I have a regular 4x4, non fx4. After purchasing, I wished I had bought the fx4 for better suspension until I found the forum and learned the stock suspension is just poor.
We manage to park one vehicle in the garage. Its our older minivan so the family doesn’t have to get in and out in the rain or hot van…
My poor Ranger in the driveway!
I saw one of these in person in the dark green color and they are really nice. Haven’t driven one but would definitely give it a shot!
I do love my Ranger though. Upgrading my front suspension and doing a level this weekend. Happy 4th!
My back pain stems from the same area, but yours is admittedly worse than mine. I find the Ranger Lariat seats to be very comfortable. I’ve only taken one trip longer than an hour though. I did a 600 mile round trip with my kids to Georgia and still felt the seats were good.