Need help removing lift kit

[Sean13]

1995 Ranger XLT 4wd,4.0 V6
Just bought (new to Rangers) it has a 3" lift kit that I'm trying to remove.
I pulled the blocks out of rear and installed new leaf springs (broken) and shocks.
In the front I replaced over sized coil springs and installed stock springs and shocks.
Now I have an insane (un-drivable) case of negative camber.
What am I missing ?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

There is a camber/caster adjustment on the top of the knuckle.

The following link is pulled from the tech articles, the 3rd from the left blue button on the top of every page.

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/camberbushings.shtml

 

[adsm08]

It would need aligned. It might also have drop brackets that will screw you up.

Pics would be helpful.

 

[Curious Hound]

Do you know what kind of lift kit was installed? Some of the better lift kits replace the axle beam pivot brackets, at least for 4"" and 6" kits. Pictures of your axle beam pivot brackets and radius arms may give us a clue about what you have to deal with. A picture showing how much the camber is off may help also. If all your brackets are OEM, then it's probably an adjustment issue as mentioned above.

Eric B

 

[Sean13]

I'm not sure how to post pics? But the camber is so bad that the tires squeal when I try to move the truck.
The radius arms look like they have an added drop down bracket on the existing brackets.
Not sure what the axle bean brackets are supposed to look like stock so I'm not sure if they are extended or not ?

 

[Curious Hound]

Not s great picture, but you can see the stock axle beam pivot bracket for the driver side beam ( bracket located on passenger side of truck) in the right side of the photo below. If your radius arms brackets have been lowered, then the axle beam pivot brackets were probably lowered or replaced also. In the second photo, you can see a Skyjacker lift bracket for the same side.

To attach photos, use the "manage attachments " button at the top of the reply editing box. That will allow you to upload pictures from your computer. There is a file size limit. I don't remember what the limit is.

Eric B

 

[Sean13]

Thank you for the pictures !!!
The axle bracket on my truck does not look like the stock one. It looks longer, It measures roughly 14-3/4" from top to rounded bottom (vertical measurement)
Where is the "reply editing box" ?

 

[Curious Hound]

I was talking about this. In the picture below, I circled and highlighted the "manage attachments" button.

 

[Sean13]

I do not have that on my "post reply" screen. I have everything else but the paperclip thing.
I assume that I have to turn that on somehow?

 

[Curious Hound]

Might be a "newbie" thing. Some forums make new members wait a short period before they can post pictures.

 

[Sean13]

How do I know for sure if the axle pivot brackets are stock or if I need to replace them with stock.
If I need to replace them with stock, where can I get them ? Local parts stores don't have them.
I can only find them on Fordparts.com. I assume if I get them directly from that they are going to be more expensive ($180 for both)???

 

[koda6966]

How do I know for sure if the axle pivot brackets are stock or if I need to replace them with stock.
If I need to replace them with stock, where can I get them ? Local parts stores don't have them.
I can only find them on Fordparts.com. I assume if I get them directly from that they are going to be more expensive ($180 for both)???

Put up a wanted ad. I'm sure somebody putting in a lift kit would be happy to get rid of them.

 

[Sean13]

Good idea, but I do need the vehicle on the road as soon as possible.
If I don't get any bites I'll need to get them somewhere else?

 

[Curious Hound]

Sean

check your pm's (private messages)

 

[SheddMan]

I'm removing a 4" lift from a Bronco II. Let me know if anyone has any stock front axle brackets they want to get rid of...I'm in need of them quickly..

Thanks.