Shocks

[Buckeye Ranger]

Howdy I have a 95 Ford Ranger 4x4. 4cyl, 5spd 3" body lift with 2" leveling coils. It is time for some new shocks what do you all recommend I get? The shocks I have right now in the front are maxed out pretty much because they were same as the stock ones and when I put in the 2" leveling coils it obviously called for longer shocks but I never got around to it.

So... What do yall recommend that I buy? I will need 4 and I am assuming 2" longer ones for the front? Anybody have some they are not use'n? or know a place that sells them at a good price?

Thanks,
Tony

 

[OHmazda4x4]

I got some BDS not sure what series but practicaly brand new front shocks for 0-2in front lift for 93-97 ranger/B series. Roughly 3000miles on them, worked great i just decided to go 4in lift all around so i have no use for them anymore. I paid $70 brand new for them. Make me an offer. there white with red boots and all the hardware plus some extra bushings.

 

[Buckeye Ranger]

You Paid $70 for each one I'm Assuming? What price range you looking at for all four + being shipped? Help a fellow rangerman that got laid off out HAHA

 

[OHmazda4x4]

No, i paid $78.62 just for the front shocks (2). So I'd say $40 bucks for both plus shipping?? I haven't shipped much, so give me some time to figure out how much shipping will be.

 

[Buckeye Ranger]

could you take a picture of them for me please?

 

[OHmazda4x4]

yea not a problem. whats ur E-mail ? and ill send ya a few pictures of them

 

[Buckeye Ranger]

tdep22@hotmail.com also what did you do with the rear shocks?

 

[OHmazda4x4]

E-mail sent.

 

[Geeshik]

You could just use the shocks from Napa ($24 each) and get some 3/8 16 thread pitch couplers from True Value Hardware. The number was 2201-D. Weld in a stud 3/8 x 3 2776-L (short side in). Then thread the shock with a 3/8-16 thread pitch die all the way down to the nut (use a light oil, it's easy) and cut it off about 5/8 inch above the nut. Thread on the "extension" and you're ready to rock.

The shocks from the guy here are probably cheaper though, if you don't account for shipping, and more "plug and play".

If you get regular Ranger shocks from Autozone, they have the 3/8 x 20 thread pitch. You can buy extensions for them online for about 15 bucks. Just don't get the medium priced ones. They are not the right size. They would probably fit a truck with a 4 or 6 inch lift though. Trust me, i've been there. I went with the Napa shock on mine because i had already bought the hardware to fab an extension, and so far i'm happy with them.

My '93 Ranger with 2" Rough Country lift coils needs about 16 1/2" shocks fully extended. Depending upon your year and measurements, this should work out. If you put washers underneath too, you might need to leave a little more of the shock on.