My suspension is a little rough. Looking for a reasonably cost efficient way to smooth it out. If there are any products or kits that you would recommend, that'd be great.

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1997 4.0L 4wd
5 speed manual
4" lift, set on 31x10.5 BFGs

Make sure everything that's there is good. Ball joints, tie rods, shocks, bushings etc.

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97 xlt stepside
2.3 m5od
210,000
6/6 drop

Not sure this is the answer you want, but for rangers the only way I've found to make it a smooth ride is to unhitch one of the sway bar links.

Technically it's dangerous but it seemed fine when I tried it. And it was like driving a Cadillac after!




2003 XLT. V6 3.0 Vulcan. Automatic.152,000 miles, running strong. 31x10.5x15.

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2003 XLT 3L V6 Flex Fuel engine. 4x2. Coil Springs. 31x10.5r15 tires on stock 15x7 chrome plated rims. 160,000 miles.

I personally didn't notice a difference removing my sway bar but some say it helps, bilstein shocks helped mine the most

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Interesting- and actually I might give those a shot in the spring. On really bad roads I found the sway bar link, removed, to be miraculous. But it's not a long term solution since I wasn't totally willing to take on that added risk forever


2003 XLT. V6 3.0 Vulcan. Automatic.152,000 miles, running strong. 31x10.5x15.

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2003 XLT 3L V6 Flex Fuel engine. 4x2. Coil Springs. 31x10.5r15 tires on stock 15x7 chrome plated rims. 160,000 miles.

I know this thread is ancient, but if youre still around did you ever come up with a solution? Ive thought about trying to find a similar but longer sway bar linkage.

The billistein shocks were a great improvement, and feel especially better (safer) on the highway.

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2003 XLT 3L V6 Flex Fuel engine. 4x2. Coil Springs. 31x10.5r15 tires on stock 15x7 chrome plated rims. 160,000 miles.

I switched my 06 to moog everything for the front end, along with new bilsteins & the ride smoothed out quite a bit.

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The best way to improve the ride on a pickup truck is to buy a full size car. The OP most likely has sold the truck and bought something else.

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