rangerenthiusiast
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- Location
- Hudson Valley, NY
- Vehicle Year
- 1992
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hey, folks.
Recently picked up a ’92 Ranger 4x4 with a 4.0 and A4LD trans. Before I even bought it, I noticed that the bottom bushings (between the bottom of the frame and the retaining washer/nut) were blown on the passenger’s side (must have been a chunky monkey riding shotgun in the past - lol).
The truck rides like an iron horse whenever it hits a pothole without a load on the back (partly due to the leaf springs, I’m sure). If I replace the bushings, does anyone think it will help any with the ride? The shocks look okay (not new, not old). I’m also thinking of replacing the bushings with rubber ones instead of poly, in order to help a little with the ride (I have a bad back). Does anyone have any thoughts on that choice and what the better brands are/where to buy them? I probably won’t be putting a lift kit in any time soon, as I’m pretty happy with where she sits stock.
Thanks!
Recently picked up a ’92 Ranger 4x4 with a 4.0 and A4LD trans. Before I even bought it, I noticed that the bottom bushings (between the bottom of the frame and the retaining washer/nut) were blown on the passenger’s side (must have been a chunky monkey riding shotgun in the past - lol).
The truck rides like an iron horse whenever it hits a pothole without a load on the back (partly due to the leaf springs, I’m sure). If I replace the bushings, does anyone think it will help any with the ride? The shocks look okay (not new, not old). I’m also thinking of replacing the bushings with rubber ones instead of poly, in order to help a little with the ride (I have a bad back). Does anyone have any thoughts on that choice and what the better brands are/where to buy them? I probably won’t be putting a lift kit in any time soon, as I’m pretty happy with where she sits stock.
Thanks!