[nethawk]

Several people have inquired about directions, here is my first try. If anyone has anything to add or wants something in more detail feel free to ask.

I like to have the Rangers wheels 4"-6" off the ground. A floor jack to raise either front or rear works just as well.

A 3/4" and 3/8" wrench are used to loosen front struts. Pay close attention to the various spacers under the nut and where they go.

Now to loosen the strut bodies a 1/2 wrench and ratchet. You don't have to take the bolts out, just loose enuff so you can turn-twist the strut body in its housing.

Get your fingers on the strut body through the springs and twist and push it up untill it comes free and pull it to the rear to remove it.

Now drop the strut spacers in for the strut to rest on. The .100" thick washer that was under the spring goes on first then the coil spring spacer.

Put the threaded end of the strut back in at the top and compress the strut so it will clear the coil spacer. Now the strut should be back in its place. Put the nut on top of strut rod on and do not tighten the bolts to the strut body yet. Do the other side and let the jack down so you get weight on the front suspension. Twist the strut bodies to make sure they have bottomed out. Tighten all the bolts back up and you are done with the front.

Trying out 2 different materials if anyone has a preferance let me know.[]

 

[em42]

Drivers side looks better,

 

[Elkaholic]

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Could you expand on how this is done? In particular the compression. IS there a special tool needed or ???

Yes, I am mechanically challenged.

 

[nethawk]

Dave, no special tool needed. You can compress the strut by hand and some are easier than others.

 

[Chiefmorton]

Everyone that doesn't have a windshield needs to make sure that they put something soft like a towel over their steering wheel. My install went fine other than the hood rested on the steering wheel and I ended up with a deep scratch in the hood.

Brian

 

[Brandon1107]

Moderators how about a sticky?

Thanks,Brandon

 

[Leroy]

On the 3rd pic & the 5th pic there are two different pieces of white material. They look like either nylon, dacron or a similar material. One fits outside and the other is smaller and fits inside. Do you have the purpose for each and their dimensions. It would save me down time when I do mine.
Thanx in advance.

 

[jackh]

how big a tire can i run with this size lift of yours?