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Old 04-23-2017, 08:56 PM
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Default Re: Fixing Ranger sag with short add a leaf

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Question: In this scenario, where I had a slight sag but added a ~2" lift, should I still get new longer shocks?

If so....I installed Billistien's in the front....love them...but for the back I might just get ranchos which are about $40 instead of $75/each.


Update for anyone who comes across this thread later...did not need new shocks!


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Old 04-24-2017, 04:50 PM
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Default Re: Fixing Ranger sag with short add a leaf

Those stock differential covers are as thin as a sheet of paper. I would address that rust if I were you while crawling under your truck. JMHO.
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