Thankfully I have access to the necessary tools to get the job done. If i remember correctly I had to reuse the OEM bump stops and dust boots as well. Other than that it was all good.
I've trying to figure out how this thing goes together. I'm not sure the bump stop can be reused. the shaft is a different diameter. Not sure how you remove it from the old shock either. It has that ring holding it on. Did you reuse the lower spring isolator? It has some rubber extrusions that are keyed into holes on the OEM shock. There aren't any corresponding holes on the OME. I guess you could cut them off and just lay it on there but I would be worried it might slip and wear. The dust boot does fit on there no problem. maybe a little short.
I will send you a p.m. with my phone number. Give me a call and I will be able to explain all the steps to you.I've trying to figure out how this thing goes together. I'm not sure the bump stop can be reused. the shaft is a different diameter. Not sure how you remove it from the old shock either. It has that ring holding it on. Did you reuse the lower spring isolator? It has some rubber extrusions that are keyed into holes on the OEM shock. There aren't any corresponding holes on the OME. I guess you could cut them off and just lay it on there but I would be worried it might slip and wear. The dust boot does fit on there no problem.
You will want to use all the factory hardware. Just pull the bumpstop off. It will clip into the white plastic hat on assembly and the black dust shield goes over top and into the groove.I've trying to figure out how this thing goes together. I'm not sure the bump stop can be reused. the shaft is a different diameter. Not sure how you remove it from the old shock either. It has that ring holding it on. Did you reuse the lower spring isolator? It has some rubber extrusions that are keyed into holes on the OEM shock. There aren't any corresponding holes on the OME. I guess you could cut them off and just lay it on there but I would be worried it might slip and wear. The dust boot does fit on there no problem. maybe a little short.
I already talked to him over the phone on what to do since I have installed this kit on my truck a few months back. The bump stop and dust cover swap over and there are new bolts for the lower mounts. The only thing that doesn't swap over is the plastic insulator
Where can I see the install video?
I didnt bother with shims as I dont have the takeoff shutter. As for driveshaft vibration due to ford forgetting how to phase a driveshaft? Absolutely I do but it still isnt bad on my truck.
I would think that you’d have to Reuse the part on the top of the stock leafs to keep the U bolts from rubbing on top of the OME springs? Is that not the case?Okay, leafs are in!
The truck is definitely not the ranger I bought a year ago. With the front coils and now these leaf springs it rides so much better.
Rear of the truck feels smoother over bumps, gained 1.5” of lift over stock leafs with 400 lbs of gear in/on the bed.
Axle now articulated further than it ever has and the shocks fully extend when the truck flexes. A must do upgrade imo if you want to do some serious off roading.
I dont know why you would think that. I habe had my kit on for close to a year with 20,000 miles on it and I havent had any issues. All you have to do is follow the OEM torque procedures and you will be fine
Yes the bump stop spreader pads should always be used. These spread the clamping forces and limit the amount the springs/axle can slide in case the center pin shears in an impact.
I'm sure you could but the ride will be rough. One option you could go is the BP-51 kit. It still comes with the standard leaf springs(ARB informed me of this) but the struts are adjustable for no bumber and wich all the way up to bumper and winch up front. You also get the advantage of selecting compression and rebound dampening to your comfort level.
