What type of spindle do you have?

[Wasatch]

My theory is the iron knuckles may be from the Ranger T6 (overseas) version?

2020 fx4 supercab here.... aluminum. Wish I got the iron!

Would be great if someone knew exactly why the switch.

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[mikedrees]

2020 xl 2wd, build date of 2/20 aluminum
looks like mine is one of the last before the switch

 

[TN Ranger]

November 20 cast on my sport 4x4. Dont know if it's better but like that they are black. I feel the aluminum would stand out more.

 

[burchs]

Reading through all these posts and so far I may have one of the latest Aluminum builds ?‍.....3/20.

 

[HenryMac]

Reading through all these posts and so far I may have one of the latest Aluminum builds ?‍.....3/20.

It's an exhibition, not a competition..... please no wagering.

 

[Bob902]

XLT with FX4, built 4/21. Cast spindles

 

[Fx4ranger2019Larait]

Aluminum built 04/19
2019 FX4 Lariat

 

[Msfitoy]

Has someone asked what the weight difference is?

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

Has someone asked what the weight difference is?

Biggest issue is most aftermarket UCA will not fit. I have a 2021 Lariat with cast iron and cannot get a BDS lift kit for it. Talked to them in early June they said 6 to 8 weeks maybe so it is a waiting game right now.

 

[Xwaz]

Biggest issue is most aftermarket UCA will not fit. I have a 2021 Lariat with cast iron and cannot get a BDS lift kit for it. Talked to them in early June they said 6 to 8 weeks maybe so it is a waiting game right now.

I just out the OME kit on mine with cast spindles, based on the alignment cams, upper control arms aren't needed till 3.5" of lift and honestly anything above that is pointless on these trucks. And the amount of extra "flex" gained by uppers usually is only in the half inch to inch range of travel.

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

I just out the OME kit on mine with cast spindles, based on the alignment cams, upper control arms aren't needed till 3.5" of lift and honestly anything above that is pointless on these trucks. And the amount of extra "flex" gained by uppers usually is only in the half inch to inch range of travel.

I want the 3.5 BDS kit with Fox 2.5 shocks and Deaver leaf in the rear. Want to keep some rake so when loaded it is not leaning backwards. Need to wait for the UCA but I am afraid all resources are going to the Bronco upgrades. Ranger is old now with the Bronco out there.

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

I want the 3.5 BDS kit with Fox 2.5 shocks and Deaver leaf in the rear. Want to keep some rake so when loaded it is not leaning backwards. Need to wait for the UCA but I am afraid all resources are going to the Bronco upgrades. Ranger is old now with the Bronco out there.

Forgot to mention I have the tires already KO2 285/65/18 on Method 316 +18 offset. I need the 3.5 plus modified crash bars to fit them.

 

[Stagg Jr.]

XLT 4x4 9/21 build date. Cast.

 

[alaska2baja]

Biggest issue is most aftermarket UCA will not fit. I have a 2021 Lariat with cast iron and cannot get a BDS lift kit for it. Talked to them in early June they said 6 to 8 weeks maybe so it is a waiting game right now.

APG in Garden Grove, CA manufactures an UCA that works with both the aluminum and/or cast spindle tapers. I have the mid-runner suspension and it's awesome.

https://automotiveperformancegroup.com/product/s20-007/

 

[Msfitoy]

My theory is the iron knuckles may be from the Ranger T6 (overseas) version?

2020 fx4 supercab here.... aluminum. Wish I got the iron!

Would be great if someone knew exactly why the switch.

Two words...cost reduction...you got cheaped out for the same reason you didn't get a glovebox damper, PRNDL light, and many more stuff...

I'm betting the forged aluminum uprights are just more expensive to manufacture than the heavier cast iron units...

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