2020 Ranger. 28,500 miles. Where is this leak coming from? What is it?

[Toto]

I found this puddle of oilish fluid, beneath the rear passenger axle
Your feedback is much appreciated.
Thank you

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[BS67]

Looks like a leaky shock to me!

 

[DaveT]

Dealer will know, I wouldn't even look. Under warranty

 

[Blmpkn]

Not to sound harsh but... knowing about gravity and all.. did you look any higher than the puddle?

 

[Grumpaw]

My guess is shock...look at lower shock mount...appears to have fluid residue on it...

 

[Big Blue]

I agree with the group, bad shock. Time for some Bilsteins. My factory FX4 shocks were leaking by 12K. They need to be replaced in pairs so put some good ones on.

 

[canyonslicker]

I found this puddle of oilish fluid, beneath the rear passenger axle
Your feedback is much appreciated.
Thank you

If you look at the bottom shock tube it’s completely black indicating wet oil.

 

[fob63]

Your out of warranty on the Shocks, its 12k miles or one year.

 

[Toto]

Thank you all.
You are a fantastic group. I will be pocking around the shock. And looking for BIlsteins part #s.

 

[Superdannyboy]

Thank you all.
You are a fantastic group. I will be pocking around the shock. And looking for BIlsteins part #s.

Order 2 of these Bilstein 5100's (sold as a single shock).

Should be delivered in like 2-3 days.

Unbolt rear shocks and bolt these in. Don't even need to lift the truck or anything.

https://www.stage3motorsports.com/24-294225-19-22-ranger-bilstein-b8-5100-rear-shock-0-1in-lift.html

 

[Toto]

Thank you Superdannyboy

 

[Superdannyboy]

Thank you Superdannyboy

You're welcome. Pay it forward.

 

[Max Crafter]

i did this once to an ahole harley rider, i kept randomly putting a bit of oil on the ground under his engine at work.

 

[Racket]

Shocks/struts are wear items like tires.

And one of those things that can be improved with replacement.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Do some pushups to get ready for installing the Bilsteins. ?

Compressing the Bilsteins is WAYYYY different than compressing the factory shocks ?

You might need to use a big flat blade screwdriver or a prybar to lever the lower shock eye into place.

But with that said, it is a very easy and VERY worthwhile operation.

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