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For use with the stock damper mounts, I found dampers with the longest stroke that would fit in a collapsed state with the increased up-travel of the spring-under setup with shorter Raptor F150 bump stops. The dampers happened to be Bilstein AK7110SB (7100's, 10" stroke, short body... about...

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/mounting-14-king-ibps.32906/

those are your steering stops; situation normal

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Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. The use case is based on... compromises. It can't go as fast as a prerunner, and it can't do hardcore rocks like a crawler. I think the best was to describe it is: I didn't want to have to slow down on rough roads on the way to MTB, dirt bike, or camping...

It's a system, so it can't be evaluated in isolation, basically. Here, packaging space is a problem that needed solved. Have to make sure it gets along with the spring pack being used (watch out for binding if too short or simply letting the leaves flex and stress more than they want to). Also...

Thanks To clarify, I'm not running a Ranger compatible leaf pack. These are an off-label use of some modified, very arched, extended length springs for a Jeep XJ with laser cut 12" shackles. U bolt flips don't work too well with spring under axle setups, but 37s give a decent amount of...

Basically. For a given ride height, I can get more bump travel at the cost of reduced clearance under the axle.

Been gettin' after it with the spring under axle setup.

I had welded up a 3" section after the stock downpipe with a Dynomax Bullet "muffler" with a turndown before the rear axle. It was very deep; I loved the idle and how it sounded under load at 1800-3000 rpm. The idle got compliments from "V8" people. However, the drone was quite annoying when...

Oh yeah I have clearance issues! On the front, I cut and hammered back the inner fender weld seam at the back of the fender well. I also had to limit bump travel about an inch. It cycles about 10" really cleanly right now, even with full steering lock. On the rear, with the spring under...

I've had this setup out just a bit more and have had some time to reflect. Keep in mind I favor going fast-ish on dirt and only like milder rock-crawly situations. Thoughts on 37s: - Big tires rule, everything in the way of them gets smaller - They get the stock brakes HOT rallying around...

I appreciate the understanding. I don't have time like I used to and so I tend to allocate it in stingier ways.

No. I've offered as much help as I'm willing and qualified to give. Being quite a hack, I'd be a terrible resource, anyways.

I painted my black Method wheels to match the stock metallic grey.

You are getting some good perspectives from people. A lot that should drive your decision making should depend on your brand of "off roading". For me, and what I consider more dedicated off roading (especially if rocks are involved), I'm an advocate for big tires, low gears, low tire pressure...

Here's some more info if anyone is interested in further details (I just keep editing as I remember things): Front Parts: Dana Spicer 10130628 x1 - Differential Case Assembly and Gear Set (Bronco 4.46 pinion, welded ring gear and carrier) Spicer 10267426 x1 - 21-22 Ford Bronco Differential...

The rear gears are done, and gosh, the truck feels a lot happier, especially the transmission. Rear gears were also quite a bit more straightforward than the front. I love that Dana etches their pinion depth variance on the pinion; it makes setup so much easier. Some may note from earlier...

Sure. Disclaimer: Don't take anything I say as accurate information; I wouldn't trust me. I'm still expecting to find something I missed or did wrong. Information on this diff is a bit scarce and so I likely made some potentially incorrect assumptions. This is an experiment in cheapness and...

[Exactly. What I wonder is if the Ranger intermediate tube and shaft could bolt onto an M210 FDU, since the carrier outputs are both 29 spline, if I recall correctly. The carrier width is probably not the same... or there's likely some other detail preventing this kind of hybrid FDU.] ...yeah...