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07-12-2014, 04:11 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
You can drop tire pressure a couple of pounds that will soften the ride but creates tire wear and poor mileage.
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07-12-2014, 08:04 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
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Sounds like a joke, but you could put some weight in the bed. Buy a few bags of sand or topsoil and see if it helps. Put it in the garden or fill up some low spots if you don't like the results.
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For the heck of it yeah I could try that haha. Thank you!
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another idea, check out the swaybar links & teh mount bushings. they can make a difference if they are worn bad, but might not. they are cheap parts.
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Check them out myself? Or is that something I could have FireStone look at when they do an alignment service or something?
As far as dropping the tire pressure, I wouldn't want to affect my gas mileage.
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07-12-2014, 08:54 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
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Check them out myself? Or is that something I could have FireStone look at when they do an alignment service or something?
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either way. i'm sure firestone will check them out no prob. but they are easy to inspect. easy to replace too with basic tools.
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07-13-2014, 03:31 AM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
You might check the pressure in your tires to make sure there not over inflated because that a few lbs over will make it ride hard. Just a thought.
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07-13-2014, 08:17 AM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
^^^ and over-wear them in the center too! ^^^
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07-13-2014, 02:05 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
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either way. i'm sure firestone will check them out no prob. but they are easy to inspect. easy to replace too with basic tools.
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Alright, thank you, I will definitely look into that.
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Originally Posted by Bob C. of Indiana
You might check the pressure in your tires to make sure there not over inflated because that a few lbs over will make it ride hard. Just a thought.
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^^^ and over-wear them in the center too! ^^^
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I checked them a month ago and they were good so I will definitely check them again.
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07-20-2014, 04:00 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
I have the same gripe as AndrewSY. Had monroe synsatrac shocks put on, put 4 60 lb. sand tubes over the rear axle, lowered tire pressure to 30-32 lbs. But it is what it is, cause it's a Ranger, and it's not all that bad, so I'm resigned to living with it.
AndrewSy--could you post a picture of your 2.5L V4 engine, I've never seen one before!
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07-20-2014, 05:25 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
you have to hold your head right to see the 'v', mark. lol! just kidding, just kiddddiiiinnnnggg
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07-20-2014, 09:01 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
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I have the same gripe as AndrewSY. Had monroe synsatrac shocks put on, put 4 60 lb. sand tubes over the rear axle, lowered tire pressure to 30-32 lbs. But it is what it is, cause it's a Ranger, and it's not all that bad, so I'm resigned to living with it.
AndrewSy--could you post a picture of your 2.5L V4 engine, I've never seen one before!
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Yes of course, I'll pick out some from my album and get better ones tomorrow morning as it is getting quite dark now.
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07-21-2014, 08:13 AM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
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Yes of course, I'll pick out some from my album and get better ones tomorrow morning as it is getting quite dark now.
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he's just messing with you andrew, it's an inline 4, not a V4. 
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07-21-2014, 07:07 PM
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Re: Buying Softer Shocks Question
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he's just messing with you andrew, it's an inline 4, not a V4. |
Ohh! Lol I didn't even catch that! I knew my truck was an inline 4, I just completely didn't think of the V4 meaning haha!
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