Slightly extended shocks- who makes them? 02 4wd

[cmcolfax]

Thanks all!

The Google found me several places online that have them/make them.
$150-170 each seems to be the common price.
Most with the bushings already installed.

Shipping is +/- $100.

Which pushes what was a +/-$400 project close to a $1000 project.

I've fought with enough rusty Jeep spring and shackle hangers and bolts, that I would just order new ones.
Trying to burn out bushings is difficult and produces nasty amounts of black smoke when the hottest thing you've got access to is a MAP torch too!

I'll prolly stick with the AAL for now, ride comfort isn't my highest priority, so I am willing to sacrifice there a little to keep my costs lower.
I'll see if I have any luck finding a 98-07 to snag the blocks and keys while I am at it.
IIRC from my Suburbans, (they use the same torsion bar suspension as the Ranger and I tore a couple of them apart) you can release the tension on the bars/keys without the "special tool" by d/c'ing the lower shock mount, lower ball joint and sway bar links so the LCA droops all the way down.

 

[Uncle Gump]

While torsion bars can be done without the tool... they're so much easier with the tool.

I bought an OTC tool on Amazon that was an open box and cheap. Small price to pay for the safety and simplicity.

I'll add if you do go with "lift keys" the danger factor increases and the tool is a no Brainer.

You may also be able to rent one from a local parts store.

 

[sgtsandman]

Whike you can get the springs online... I opted for dealing with a local spring shop. They did cost a couple dollars more but they also had the hardware I needed and that made buying local vs online a wash. They were grateful for the business and it added a good source for other things I may need in the future.

I would have went local but all they offered was the 1,250# springs and the lower weight springs.