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[dirtymike]

Yep, all four of em

 

[dirtymike]

Got them both out. Had to let them soak a while. They were in two different positions and the tie rods were not spaced evenly, Is this Common?

 

[ericbphoto]

They were in two different positions and the tie rods were not spaced evenly, Is this Common?

Yes. That is common. The whole purpose of these parts is to give you means to adjust the steering linkage. This is to overcome manufacturing tolerances and wear of parts. It is more important to make the vehicle drive safely down the road, going where you want it to go and minimizing wear on tires, than to have each adjustable piece in the exact same position.

 

[dirtymike]

Sounds like a good coarse of action. I know I'm getting a good education on the workings of a TTB Ford. Get the camber bushings today. I'll sit it down with the seven washers first and see if these 3+degrees bushings will get the camber back to at least 0, I'm skeptal of it but stranger things have happened. Got to find a alignment shop soon.

 

[dirtymike]

These are the bushings i ordered from Napa. Doesn't say anything about grease. Does it go in dry?

 

[ericbphoto]

I think I put a thin layer of grease or anti-sieze on mine. But I don't feel comfortable recommending that. It could help keep them from getting rusty and sticking. But any part that is not mechanically locked into position could possibly drift out of adjustment if not tight enough. Your outer collar will be locked by a tab. So It should be ok to lube that part.

 

[dirtymike]

Im going to in stall them in the neutral position and see from there what direction i need to go. Get it as close as i can with a level and tape then go find a shop, i dread it.

 

[ericbphoto]

The first time worried me, too. I did the best I could with the procedure in the tech articles here. When I got to the shop, it was within specs. Not perfect. But within all the tolerances. Once you read about this front suspension and how it works, then play with the adjustments and come to an understanding with it, it's not so scary any more.

 

[dirtymike]

Start the new bushing install tomorrow if it done rain. Here is the position i will be placing them in. Both will be placed in the 0 degree position or neutral. Still waiting on parts. Dirty

 

[dirtymike]

Installed bushings and have found that I might need to lengthen the brake lines. They might be tugged on from time to time.

 

[dirtymike]

Got them in and set to 0 degrees or neutral. The new bushing changed the camber some and i still have 3 degrees to use and thats with the seven stack of washers(1-1/8"). Rides nice with all four shocks changed. got a pic of the tires camber without any adjustment.

 

[dirtymike]

Test drive was good. Highways at 65 no problem. Think ill pull the seven and put 5 in and call it a trail buggy.

 

[sirkingdude]

Installed bushings and have found that I might need to lengthen the brake lines. They might be tugged on from time to time.

Hey dirtymike, what did you end doing about the brake lines? Did they end up being too short? What parts did you use to replace/lengthen them?

I'm putting a 2" coil spacer lift on my Ranger and now I'm worried my brake lines will be too short (though I haven't seen that issue mentioned anywhere else).

 

[bobbywalter]

Hey dirtymike, what did you end doing about the brake lines? Did they end up being too short? What parts did you use to replace/lengthen them?

I'm putting a 2" coil spacer lift on my Ranger and now I'm worried my brake lines will be too short (though I haven't seen that issue mentioned anywhere else).

You can get hirider brake lines, use e series.... or just build a drop bracket out of some strap. I usually just put a drop bracket in for spacers.

In addition to the braided aftermarket options