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Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-05-2010, 04:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

I've been told by Ford that its hub centric. and I've seen the center hole of the stock wheel fits and rests right on the hub bore without bolting it down.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-05-2010, 04:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

your basing your facts on this?! thanks that helps..
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-04-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

Sorry man, but that's not the case. My stock wheels are absolutely hub centric. I've seen it with my own eyes.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-02-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By Renager
NOT Hub Centric solutions?

I've got an '08 ranger and I just put on American Racing wheels.
I'm now experiencing vibrations at 60mph.
I had them balanced and installed by this guy, I swapped everything over (tires, tpm's)...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-02-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

It's a good point, my only problem is that I don't really trust my mechanic because the first thing he did wrong was let me drive away from his shop with my wheels loose. And doesn't see to be much...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-02-2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

The wheels and tires we're balanced when they were installed, and the factory wheels are indeed hub centric, So I don't know if what your telling me is correct.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-01-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

anyone?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-31-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

I just put american racing wheels on my 08 2wd and theres slight vibration goin on. So I ordered the hub centric rings. I hope they solve the issue.
Am I causing any damage to the studs by driving...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-25-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

verdict:
Just picked up my truck today.
going from the factory shocks w/ 50k on them to the brand new Bilsteins- I immediately noticed more control overall. I can still feel the bumps on the road,...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-25-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By Renager
Re: Nuts and Bolts ???

Am I doing any damage by using the factory bolts? how do I measure what length Nut I need?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-25-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,777
Posted By Renager
Nuts and Bolts ???

So the Nuts that came with my American Racing wheels don't fit on the back wheels. It seems as though the Stems are longer on the two back wheels, and theres a cap on the end of each nut which wont...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-25-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,462
Posted By Renager
Re: Hub Centric Rings

I just got back from getting American Racing Wheels put on and the mechanic pointed out to me that the A.M. wheels are not "Center Centric", but they are "Lug Centric". Needless to say, the car rides...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-20-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

I'm at 30 psi, still rides ruff
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-19-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

well, from what I understand, and what I think makes the most sense is 5100's are adjustable and will fit trucks that have a lift..
HD's are non-adjustable, and can't be used on trucks with a lift...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-19-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

I just ordered a set, I'll let ya know in about a week
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-19-2010, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,566
Posted By Renager
balancing weights , clip vs adhesive

Has anyone used balancing weights that are glued on the inside of the wheel to hide the weight and protect wheel finish?? I'm curious how strong the ahesive is compared to the clip-on weights..
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-19-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

The Heavy Duty.. Guy on the phone at bilstein said nothing bout the 5100's.. I think the only difference is that you can't adjust HD's, but I don't need that feature...?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-19-2010, 03:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

got my bilsteins coming any day now..
as far as removing anything, Though it could be helpful.. I'm no mechanic, so I probably wont get into that, and this is a work/everyday vehicle for me.. I...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-16-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

man now I'm really confused...
aren't torsion bars used to raise the truck? and since I have a base model, I don't believe I have them.. whatever..
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-16-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

what exactly do you mean by the T-bars? aren't they only in the back? So are you saying I should replace the back shocks too?

you do make a generally good point.. I would rather not spend the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-16-2010, 04:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

To try and cut costs.. do you think it would be wise to just install two new shocks on the front end?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-15-2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By Renager
Re: American Racing

yea I know that, I thought you said that even with the same bolt pattern and lugs, that I would still need an adapter.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-15-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,643
Posted By Renager
Automatic Trans RPM shifting ???

Whats the normal shift rate in RPM's on an automatic 4cyl? I'm doin 3.5 out of first gear... that alright?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-15-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

how much did that cost you to replace the shocks all together??
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-15-2010, 05:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,548
Posted By Renager
Re: Improving Ride Comfort ??

I have pretty good tires on the front end, Destination Le.. on the rear axle I have two budget tires. But I would think with the comfort ratings with the Destination Le on the front end, that I would...
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