Changed the oil and found some frame damage by the lower control arm mount. I was surprised how low the mounts sit. I don't remember anything particularly jarring last few wheeling trips.....oh well time for aftermarket skids. ?♂️
Update:
The coils showed up yesterday direct from ARB. Not a big deal, Frank at Stage 3 was able to send me the tracking number.
Will the chipped powder coat on the struts and skinned up paint on the leafs cause any corrosion issues, or should I just roll with it?
I've got some time to think...
Yeah.....so much for the project this weekend. My biggest concern with damage like that is the finish being compromised before I even install it. Can't be good for the longevity.
Great looking truck! I am waiting for an OME kit as we speak. Did you need any other mods to run 33's? Also, did you have any issues with alignment afterwards?
Just ordered the Old Man Emu 2.5" lift kit for my Ranger. Had it for 6 months, but the only change so far was General Grabber ATX's in 265/70R17. After taking my wife offroad in it, she agree the stock FX4 suspension "sucked", lol. Well.....here's the first step in what I'm sure will be a nice...
Yes stock suspension. Biggest reason for the upgrade was to get away from the soft passenger tires for off roading.
Not much snow where I am, but surprised to hear they don't do well having the 3 peak mountain snow flake.
Had a set of 5 Grabber ATX's mounted up a few days ago. I was caught between these and Wildpeak's (which we run on the wife's GX460) and happy with the choice so far.