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outlandish_ranger
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So the first batch is going to be shipped out next week so the only long-term review would be mine as I have had them on my Ranger for about 4 months and still going strong. We went through 2 different prototypes and testing to ensure these would last through various elements, hence why we had 2 versions as we made some revisions to make the end product even better. I also recently moved from FL to UT (salt state) and have driven around in the recent harsh winter months and they are still going strong with no signs of rust on them. They were also utilized for the cross-country trip of 2300+ miles while towing and held up great. If you have any other questions feel free to ask! Also, have plenty of offroading videos of them on my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@outlandishoverland/videos on any of the offroading videos from 4 months ago until now.
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Yes they will be shipped out this weekend and an email will be sent with tracking information!
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Bilstein 6112s with a 2 inch lift in the front, Bilstein 5160s shocks rear. Still on stock springs and stock upper control arms.
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Received these while I was in Alaska sometime earlier this month and found time to fit them today. Good instructions and easy job, anyone will be able to install these themselves.
Very impressed with the quality and execution. Every component is top notch.
No rattles or noise so far. On road they're as good as stock. Pins will be a cinch to pull while airing down.
I had my swaybar off for a couple months last summer/fall. Off-road ride is seriously improved and body stays way more level. But on road handling was sketchy as hell. These deliver best of both.
Anyone who off-roads their Ranger should grab a set.
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If you look under your truck you can easily see it's bolted to the frame rails with one large rubber bushing for each side.
Wolfman00
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i realize that. im asking what keeps it from folding/rotating down. the bushings keep it pretty tight, but after a few hits, I would think it will creep down.
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There's no way for it to hit the CV boot. Mine never moved out of place during the ~2.5 months I had it disconnected last year. I drive off road almost every day.
CO2Ranger
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Ok. My turn for a review.
Installation was pretty straightforward.
To get the stock links off I recommend using an actual 6mm hex key, placing the short end in the bolt and allowing the long end to catch on either the spindle or LCA depending. You can then use an 18mm open end wrench to turn the nut.
You may need to jack the LCA a bit to get everything to line up when removing or installing the links the first time.
They're quite a bit louder than stock. My wife asked me if something was going to fall off the truck. I could probably adjust them as per the instructions, but then I run the risk of it being difficult to get the pins in and that's not something I want to deal with on the trail.
Performance wise these are easy to install, easy to pop off, and do exactly what they're supposed to do. 10/10 would buy again.
Driving off-road with no sway bar is god-mode comfy and I wish I'd done it sooner. Truck is like a Cadillac.
I do NOT recommend running around without the bar attached on the road. No ones going to listen to some old fart on a forum, but going barless on the highway is a recipe for disaster.
Also, I had the same fear about the loose bar snagging the boot or a brake line. Not possible. Worst case it flops down and taps the LCA.
Installation was pretty straightforward.
To get the stock links off I recommend using an actual 6mm hex key, placing the short end in the bolt and allowing the long end to catch on either the spindle or LCA depending. You can then use an 18mm open end wrench to turn the nut.
You may need to jack the LCA a bit to get everything to line up when removing or installing the links the first time.
They're quite a bit louder than stock. My wife asked me if something was going to fall off the truck. I could probably adjust them as per the instructions, but then I run the risk of it being difficult to get the pins in and that's not something I want to deal with on the trail.
Performance wise these are easy to install, easy to pop off, and do exactly what they're supposed to do. 10/10 would buy again.
Driving off-road with no sway bar is god-mode comfy and I wish I'd done it sooner. Truck is like a Cadillac.
I do NOT recommend running around without the bar attached on the road. No ones going to listen to some old fart on a forum, but going barless on the highway is a recipe for disaster.
Also, I had the same fear about the loose bar snagging the boot or a brake line. Not possible. Worst case it flops down and taps the LCA.
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