2019 Ranger FX4 Rear end or leaf spring rattle?

[DukeCanBuildit]

I'm curious, I've been following what sounds like when broom stick hits hard/concrete floor? It's random, can happen going over speed bumps, or turning, etc. I've had people help me look underneath the truck, but have found nothing so far. So annoying!

Check your anti-sway bar links. They are often the culprit and easily overlooked.

Also check for a 10mm socket bouncing around on the top side of your skid plate - if you find one, I’m pretty sure it’s mine.

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[rpeterson53]

Hey guys, one more thing. Ive been looking but is there any good step by step write ups for the leaf spring replacement? Looks pretty straight forward but I like to be fully prepared before I start pulling shit apart (Ie special tools or tips would help). Im a visual person so Id rather follow pics. I saw an OME Youtube video but of course they make it look simple and take 30 min lol. I have a smaller garage than I used to have so I was also gonna call around and see what people charge here and if its worth it. Thanks again.

Its a relatively easy job. I'm 77 and did the job with help from my grandson to lift the new springs in place. You will need 6 ton jack stands plus a floor jack, torque wrench, etc. Local shop quoted me $2400 for replacement. I bought the Icon leaf springs and my total cost was under $1000 including the purchase of the 6 ton jack stands. My 4 ton jack stands were not high enough. You will need some larger size metric sockets. Harbor Freight is a good option.

Ford shop manual calls for replacement of all the bolts and rubber bushings which Ford prices are ridiculous. My truck had 63,000 miles and all hardware and bushings were like new. But I live in a non rust belt location. Your situation may be different. The Icon leaf springs come with installation instructions.

Attached is the Ford instructions.

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[rpeterson53]

Hey guys, one more thing. Ive been looking but is there any good step by step write ups for the leaf spring replacement? Looks pretty straight forward but I like to be fully prepared before I start pulling shit apart (Ie special tools or tips would help). Im a visual person so Id rather follow pics. I saw an OME Youtube video but of course they make it look simple and take 30 min lol. I have a smaller garage than I used to have so I was also gonna call around and see what people charge here and if its worth it. Thanks again.

One anomaly I noticed with my truck with the right leaf spring total fracture was the steering wheel being offset about 10-15 degs to the left with the truck going straight. This was after a loud bang I heard making a sharp right turn. I had been accepting the periodic banging noise on right turns thinking it was a sticking shock absorber. When I finally investigated I noted the right rear wheel displaced aft about 3/4 inch and the forward spring attach point completely severed.

I believe the steering wheel offset I noted was caused by the pulled drift compensation feature in the steering system design.

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Pull Drift Compensation (PDC)

The Pull Drift Compensation (PDC) feature adjusts power assist offset by reducing the steering wheel effort (input torque) required to keep the vehicle traveling straight. The Pull Drift Compensation (PDC) feature is automatically enabled at vehicle speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph) with sensors indicating the vehicle is traveling straight. Pull Drift Compensation (PDC) is designed to compensate for variations in road crown.

The system detects input torque to the wheel by the driver to slowly ramp in a steering assist offset to neutralize, in most situations and within limits, steering efforts for the duration of time those driving conditions exist. Full compensation requires up to 45 seconds. Changing lanes on a multilane road and the expected change in road crown would trigger a change in torque input and a compensation adjustment, and is a normal operation of the Pull Drift Compensation (PDC) feature. The feature updates automatically and continuously, however, since it is based on input torque, the feature only works with hands on the steering wheel while driving in a straight line. The system does not compensate when turning or during slight curves on highways. The system does not compensate if driver input torque, steering wheel angle or vehicle yaw rate is too large. For the system to compensate, the driver must have both hands on the steering wheel.

 

[GHOST9MM1]

Great thanks guys. Yea I prefer to do the work myself but I was just wondering. I should have everything I need. I got the OME 1.7 kit with greaseable shackles.
I will check the links also. I did install an RCI fuel tank and was wondering if something was up there lmao.

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