R&R front coilovers

[TJC]

And the whole damn thing is a little too high as I had extra air under my foot when I stepped out...

Next Project - Amp Research Power Steps... Perfect height. Easier to enter/exit than my 2005 Ranger.

Seriously, 1.5" is about perfect for performance.

Maybe the left right shocks had different right height to correct for the crown on most roads. Just a thought.

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[NotBudule2]

It's at alignment shop now getting tweaked, I asked them to crank it down a little on the high side... needed a state inspection also ...

 

[OldHippy]

I went with larger tires at the same time and at first, the view from “way up there” was quite noticeable and getting in and out sure was a bit different.

Like so many things, you’ll get used to that extra nose height in no time.

You should try and locate Michael’s ex-wife and have her ride shotgun so you won’t have to adjust that coilover. Just a thought.

I xan hook you up. Just say the word.🫡

 

[NotBudule2]

No clue as to what any of these #'s really mean but it now is straight and centered ! Now , the guy called me halfway through and asked if I want the truck level or do I want the struts adjusted exactly the same because I can't have both , now this is an OCD nitemare for me to have unequal threads but more of one to have that much lean, so I went with level (looks like maybe 1 1/2 difference in threads from one side to the other) he said he test drove and then tweaked it once more.
He already was aware of the Ranger lean and is a Ford guy and claimed he had Ford techs on speed dial and seemed VERY knowledgeable. AS SOON AS I START MY TRUCK and sit for a second I notice my radio has been purposely turned off as has my AC (it's hot here today ) THAT is a sign of somebody who's full attention was on my truck and I appreciate that .

Now I shall go crazy trying to pick out rims with who's knows what kind of offsets and tire reviews ad nausem...
And crash bars i guess...

 

[NotBudule2]

Thought i would show the difference that it takes to actually LEVEL a Ranger from side to side, which it now is ... I had a little lean before that bothered me but after the front coils , it was VERY noticeable, maybe an 1" or more ! Front end guy said he checked everything for binding or out of square and I was good ... he also made a good point on the "lean" the Ranger and the others that have it, roads are crowned and higher in the middle (drivers side) for water runoff, so a 1/2 lean on your driveway may be level on the roadway... idk but my OCD is happy now ...

 

[NotBudule2]

Well i didn't know these were available this thin but one on the drivers side would have been helpful...

 

[OldHippy]

All 4 or just the back? All 4 I hope.

200 lbs in the bed solves that problem...

All 4, yes

 

[Friday yet?]

Unless I'm looking wrong, DAMN ! The fronts with the spring are a grand $ , but only half that without the springs? I guess i WILL reuse mine then ... im looking at the Eibach since I'm never offroad...

I'm going to be buying Eibach shocks soon. They seem to be the only brand I can find that not only does not have the comment "Not for Tremor suspension" added to every shock option, but actually uses "Tremor" as a filter and offers shocks for the Tremors. Guess they'll get my business by default.

Must say, replacement shock options for a Tremor is a bit irritating. Right now the shocks seem fine on the truck (56K miles) but I'm getting prepared. And I will NOT be going back with Fox. The whole "must service at 649 miles if you've driven on a sunny day," as well as "Needs rebuild at 2723 miles if it's ever rained in your zip code on a Tuesday" just chaps my @$$.

 

[Friday yet?]

It be out ! It literally falls out once you drop the LCA ... those controll arm bolts are TIGHT !!!
But didn't touch the brakes or ball joints or sway bar or axle nut ...

That pic made me LOL! Glad I didn't have a mouthful of coffee when I scrolled down!!!!

 

[Friday yet?]

You're a better man than me. I just don't think I'm going to tackle this project. There's a shop someone that is going to get some of my cash.

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