Hemming and hawing about a level.

[landiscarrier]

My measurements show the rear wheel arch three inches higher than the front. It's a pretty obvious difference and cries out for 'correction' - but I tow as well and don't want an extreme opposite incline (thinking headlights into oncoming traffic). What I gather is each snap ring position represents a 3/4ths inch lift up front with the bottom stock (on Eibach). I have the backs on (easy install, no alignment needed) and just need a day tio take it to the shop for the fronts. Middle notch is going to be one and a half inches, hmm.

@landiscarrier, what's the arch gap difference now?

I just quickly measured from ground to center of wheel well....if that makes sense!

37 1/4 inch front. 38 1/2 inch back. 1 1/4 in difference.

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[Berk84]

i was hoping to spend about $500 to get the front leveled,, now i'm in for a minimum of 750, or a whole new suspension thanks to the recommendations here i wish i could do it my self, but i dont have a big enough jack, or the patients to do the work myself. i know ill mess it up and end up getting my truck towed

If you end up having someone install the level for you, you will likely be out about 400.

 

[landiscarrier]

i was hoping to spend about $500 to get the front leveled,, now i'm in for a minimum of 750, or a whole new suspension thanks to the recommendations here i wish i could do it my self, but i dont have a big enough jack, or the patients to do the work myself. i know ill mess it up and end up getting my truck towed

haha! This forum will cost you more than that if you stick around long enough!
I did the job myself. It’s really not too difficult. Hardest parts for me, getting the nut off the top hat on the existing front strut and then compressing the spring to get the new one in.

 

[egilbe]

haha! This forum will cost you more than that if you stick around long enough!
I did the job myself. It’s really not too difficult. Hardest parts for me, getting the nut off the top hat on the existing front strut and then compressing the spring to get the new one in.

isn't that the truth...

$1800 for a new suspension, $7k for a new camper, a few hundred dollars here and there for miscellaneous stuff. I haven't even bought new tires for it yet

 

[txquailguy]

Do you have a link for what the Eibach set up is? im looking at a link for the bilstein 5100 and they seem to be more geared for off road.

Not true on the off-roading. I prefer the Eibach pro-truck shocks for our trucks. Not saying anything bad about the Bilsteins. I had them on my SuperDuty I traded for the Ranger. Just installing the Eibach's on your rear end will completely change your Ranger's off-road performance and street ride for the much better...IMHO as always
Probably the best $200 I've spent on my truck, and I've spent a bunch...lol......

 

[FoD]

Not true on the off-roading. I prefer the Eibach pro-truck shocks for our trucks. Not saying anything bad about the Bilsteins. I had them on my SuperDuty I traded for the Ranger. Just installing the Eibach's on your rear end will completely change your Ranger's off-road performance and street ride for the much better...IMHO as always
Probably the best $200 I've spent on my truck, and I've spent a bunch...lol......

Are you (or did you) going to put them on the front also?
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[txquailguy]

Are you (or did you) going to put them on the front also?
( E60-35-048-01-10

Yes, I'm just letting a little time go by before I spend the next round of dinero on the Ranger....lol (Black Friday/Christmas was a spending spree for me).
Have to be strategic with Mrs. QuailGuy
I'm going to make my own coil-overs with their springs and adjustable struts and my stock hardware.
Honestly, I don't get serious off-road very often and that is when you will feel the best results from that upgrade so it hasn't been a front line need for me.....

 

[Metal Geezer]

RC 2.5”. No regrets.

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