Suspension Work
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Suspension Work
So finally getting a chance to go over my new project. I need to go over her and get her cleared for some off roading...cause If I dont get to go fishing soon im gonna lose it 
Anyways...I am going over the suspension to replace bushing/shocks/ball joints etc if need be but I am trying to identify the actual lift used. The person I bought it from claimed it was a 6" lift but he couldn't even figure the installation for the removable faceplate on the deck so his word means crap.
The shocks seem to be RS7000 series, 5000series, and 4000 series. The steering stabilizer is loos and looks beat to **** lol. Any input or advice is appreciated.
Anyways...I am going over the suspension to replace bushing/shocks/ball joints etc if need be but I am trying to identify the actual lift used. The person I bought it from claimed it was a 6" lift but he couldn't even figure the installation for the removable faceplate on the deck so his word means crap.
The shocks seem to be RS7000 series, 5000series, and 4000 series. The steering stabilizer is loos and looks beat to **** lol. Any input or advice is appreciated.
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I cant really see your drop brackets. But some have 2 holes, one for a 4" lift and one for a 6" lift. Use that. If it doesnt have 2 holes. Measure from where the axle mounted stock to where it is now.
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I will take a look thx,,,upon further inspection that stabilizer is totally jacked. Think I am definitely gonna have to replace that I cant even tighten it, just keeps spinning. prob start with that and all the bushings cause they look like crap too.
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The coils and brackets look fine! The parts that wear out could use some attention tho. I would replace the rear shocks, front steering stabilizer and sway bar end links. You could also do the control arm bushings and front shocks but I would do the other stuff I mentioned first.
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Rancho Susp Lift
The kit looks exactly like mine, I was told by the previous owner it was either a 3 or 4 inch lift. Mine had a few blown shocks, now replaced (RS5000) but otherwise in pretty good shape. Pitman arm looks to be a 4" drop type. I would not take it rock climbing or to deep mud holes but anything else is fair game.
I did a quick check at the Rancho site, my kit is the R6570, 4" front 3" rear for 81 - 91 F150 / Bronco. Only difference I see is I do not have the rear quad shocks.
I did a quick check at the Rancho site, my kit is the R6570, 4" front 3" rear for 81 - 91 F150 / Bronco. Only difference I see is I do not have the rear quad shocks.
Last edited by 0927; Oct 27, 2011 at 12:53 PM. Reason: update
