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Old 11-02-2012, 03:47 PM
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Default 2002 Ranger XLT front end suspension question

Hello everyone!

I have an '02 XLT (3.0 ltr V6) with 216,000 miles on it. I've already swapped out the engine and the entire cooling system... but that was with stock parts.

Now I want to replace the front end suspension parts. Here's the thing: I never use this truck as a truck. I would love for it to ride just a wee bit better. I don't wanna go crazy and lower it or raise it - I just want a smoother ride out of the truck.

I know there are companies that make complete front end kits, can anyone suggest something that would be a better fit for what I want to do with the truck?
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Old 11-02-2012, 03:51 PM
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Default Re: 2002 Ranger XLT front end suspension question

not really much you can do....are you 2wd or 4wd? or do you have an edge?
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Old 11-02-2012, 04:18 PM
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Why did you buy the truck if you wanna change everything about it?

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Old 11-02-2012, 04:36 PM
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Default Re: 2002 Ranger XLT front end suspension question

You will never get the truck to ride any better unless you take the sway bar off. And that will just handle bumps better, but if you never use it "as a truck" then you probably wont notice the bar being gone. Unless you are using it like a sports car. You might be able to find softer shocks but I am not sure.
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Old 11-02-2012, 04:40 PM
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Default Re: 2002 Ranger XLT front end suspension question

to be honest shocks and tires could make all the difference in the world
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