Take out the blocks on the back of your truck?

I have an 03 EDGE. You know, those blocks. *I think they're between the axle and the frame... I'm too lazy to go outside and check*


Is it safe? Or can you even take them out to lower the back a tad?

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Ya you can take them out. Wont hurt anything

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You lowering??

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Will stock u-bolts still have enough threading after removing the blocks??

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Some people just pull the blocks and you might get away with it if you never haul anything in the bed and never go off road. Still it is not right. If the suspension ever bottoms, it can damage the shocks or mounts. That's why Ford installs shorter shocks on the 2WD XL/XLT which don't have factory blocks.

Yes, you need shorter U-bolts without the blocks. 2WD XL/XLT U-bolts are the right size for the Edge without blocks.

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2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

Would the 2WD XL/XLT shocks then be a perfect fit for a Ranger Edge without blocks?

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Yes. Order them for the same year 2WD XL/XLT to be sure.

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Bilstein 7100 rezzies, Cadillac/Mustang rear discs, Duff traction bars
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2003 XLT 2.3L M5OD-R1 reg cab, 2011 Taurus SEL, 2016 C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid

My brothers '01 XL 2wd didn't have any blocks between the axle housing and the leafs....bumpstop was in the same spot spot directly under the frame rail above the housing just to the inside of the spring plate. Come to think of it, I don't recall ever seeing a 2wd coilspring 98+ ranger that had a block.

Factory thought it was fine on lessor grade trucks, so go for it.

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ok thanks, new question... what about removing the sway bar??

I'm not going to take out the blocks anymore. Stupid idea lol...

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sure you can take out the swaybar, but your handling will decrease and youll have more body roll

the front swaybar right? take it off! its so much nicer without it.

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Won't turn a corner for shit without a front sway bar.

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^^ Are you kidding!? I love driving rangers w/o sway bars... thinkin' about taking mine off!!

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mine turns a corner great, better than i thought it did with the swaybar. i like it removed, a lot smoother of a ride also

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That's my main goal - a smoother ride.

I've never driven a Ranger w/o a front sway bar but just thought I'd ask and see what y'all thought.

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