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  1. 09fx4guy

    Trakmotive extended CV axles

    Good Morning Everyone, I am going to be replacing my CV axles soon and had come across the Trakmotive extended CV's on Rockauto. https://www.trakmotive.com/products/automotive-cv-axles/xtended-travel/ Has anyone ever used them? I am only running a relatively stock suspension (pre key mod &...
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    Bilstein Shock Question

    Good Morning Everyone! Apologies in advanced for the long post. It's that time of year where it is just warm enough to start projects. I have to do some front end work and will be posting some questions as time goes by. The main one for today is regarding shocks. I have read up a bit on the...
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    Upgrade from Factory Pioneer Stereo

    Hello All, I have a 2009 FX4 with the Pioneer stereo option from the factory. It has served me very well over the years. The only change I made was upgrading the speakers to Pioneer G series a few years ago and since then I have always been happy with the system. I recently started thinking...
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    Odd sized sway bar

    Hello Everybody, I find myself today in another quandary. I am still working on my front end noise that I had posted about in an earlier thread, I have it isolated to either the sway bar end links or the inner tie rods. I have already ruled out the ball joints, checked them twice. My first spot...
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    Front end clunk

    Good Afternoon Everybody, First thing first, my truck is a 2009 FX4 with an automatic transmission. The front end is completely stock except for the pre key mod that I did a couple years ago, at which time I also upgraded to #1 torsion bars. The truck has just under 44000 miles and has no known...
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    16 inch spare steel wheel

    Hello, I have a quick question, first let me set the scene. I have a 2009 FX4 that came with the 16 inch aluminum y spoke wheels. The spare wheel is a 16x7 steel wheel with a 235/70R16 Continental Contitrac tire. It has a sticker on it that the tire / rim is for temporary use only. I also...
  7. 09fx4guy

    15" Wheels on 2009 FX4

    Good Afternoon! Hope everyone is well with all the craziness going on in the world right now. I've been looking into getting a new set of wheels and tires when my tires wear out or perhaps sooner. Not right now, but probably within the next year or so, since funds are a little tight for an...
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    ABS Kicks in at low speed while braking

    Good Morning everybody! So, here is where I am at. I have a 2009 Ranger (FX4). Truck has 38000 miles, in good shape. The ABS system recently started kicking in when braking and turning at low speeds, like say pulling into a parking spot at a store. It has continued and now will engage when...
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    Mystery Noise 5r55e

    Good Afternoon Everybody! My trans has been making an intermittent noise every so often. Background- 2009 FX4 Auto, only 37000 on the clock. The truck has been mine since new. Never had any problems. It sometimes made a very slight squeal when I put it into reverse, I could usually only...
  10. 09fx4guy

    Pickup bed rust

    Hello All, I have been noticing that there has been more rust popping up on my truck over the last few years. I live in NJ which uses roadsalt and brine from December to March even when there is no snow lol. I have tried to do some cleaning and painting with the pickup bed on but it doesn't...
  11. 09fx4guy

    Front D35 Bearings

    Hello All, I just started doing the install of a torsen diff on the front of my 2009 Ranger. I make it a habit to always try to have any and all parts before I start a project. Most everything seems in order except one little snag. When ordering parts on Rockauto it listed the following...
  12. 09fx4guy

    Belltech 6400 Shackle

    Hello Everyone, I have been getting ready to do some work on my truck now that the warmer weather is coming. Doing the pre key mod on the front, extended shocks if needed, and planning on a small lift in the rear. I had originally thought of getting a set of 2.5 inch factory blocks, but then...
  13. 09fx4guy

    Torsion key Lift 08-up

    Good Afternoon, I own a 2009 fx4 Ranger that is currently bone stock as far as suspension, it came from the factory with b rated torsion bars. Since ive owned the truck ive always wanted to lift/level the front of the truck to get rid of the factory rake. My ultimate goal is just to be somewhat...
  14. 09fx4guy

    Hey Everybody

    Hey everybody, I have been a member here for awhile, but never got around to saying hello. Hope all is well with everybody.
  15. 09fx4guy

    Aux. switches

    Ok, i am new to the forum, so bear with me. I got a 09 FX4 Ranger about a year ago, and i am thinking about adding some off road lights and other stuff that requires aux. switches. Any ideas on where i can put them in the truck, or, if i would be able to get an upfitter switch kit for a super...

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