shocks and stuff...

[akalogan]

I now have the tires so now for some other things. I will be leveling my truck sooner or later. Will I need new shocks? And if so is there anyone brand to get or avoid? This is for a 4wd working ranger. It does have the heavier springs in the back if that makes a difference.

 

[TrexMex]

What size tires you got? As for leveling, Lots of threads around on how to do it, browse a little bit and you'll find a ton of information... regarding shocks, you can find shock spacers at some auto parts stores. Brand wise, it all depends on what you want to do with it. IMHO If it's a work truck I guess monroes would do and wouldn't hit your pocket so badly.

just my $.02

 

[Geeshik]

I'm working on installing my leveling coils on my 93 Ranger 4x4 right now. Measuring the stock shock locations after 2 inches of lift and the suspension at it's low point, i get about 16 inches fully extended. This means it requires a 16 inch shock (at full extension). Most stock shocks at parts stores are between 14.52 inches (cheap) and 15.12 inches (more expensive). There are aftermarket lift shocks, but most of them are for 4 to 6 inch lifts.

I was told I could use a shock extension on the top of the shock to correct this, but so far, all of the shock extensions i've found online have a different thread (3/8 x 24) than the top of the ranger shocks. My factory ranger shocks had 3/8 x 16 thread at the top of the shock. If anyone knows where to find the right size extension, or a different threaded shock for the ranger, please let me know.

 

[Geeshik]

Okay, i didn't find extensions, but i did find some Rancho RS3136 lift shocks for about $41.00 each without shipping at my4by.com.

It says the max extension is 17.375in and compression is 11.250. These would probably do the trick, but they might be a little extreme. I'm still looking for a proper size shock extension for the Ranger if anyone has a part number.

I just realized that your truck was an '06. It would have a different part number and different lengths than mine. 98-07 trucks only list a 0-1" lift shock that would probably be similar to stock numbers. The Rancho part number for yours is RS5229 with a similar price.