I searched and can't find the thread where a guy basically went through the whole uninstall/install process.

My F-Bars are sagging horribly and I want to raise the front end back up. I want to go with B bars since I have a 2004 Ranger 4x4 with 3.0, would that be wise? The bolts were already maxed out when I bought the truck used. I believe this was from the factory because the one on the driver's side is almost all the way in and the one on the passenger's side is out quite a ways.

Do I just need new bars or is there other parts I should also order? What are the part numbers for new B-Bars and other necessary parts?

I found the part numbers for the #1 bars but can't find them for the B-bars.

Thanks in advance,
Zach

 

You just need new bars. I would just go straight with the #1 bars if I were you. Or you might be able to find some used B bars for cheaper if you do want to go that route.

 

Well I would but I have a regular cab and they are too light for the #1 bars and I really like the way this truck rides. I"m not sure which one to go with but I hear that swapping them out isn't too bad.


'Anybody have the Vin number for B bars or the part number? Maybe #2 bars would be better than Bs? Thanks

 

This would run you about $700 but you could always just go ahead and do the coil-over conversion from ORW.

 

yeah dude do coilovers one day ill get around to doing it, have you checked out your local jy for some used bars?? i got some D bars but they prob wont help ya much

 

Yeah....I've really slacked on getting a PreKey/torsion bar swap/key swap how-to written up. I've typed alot of info on it before with some pics, Ive just hadn't gotten around to doing it.

Best thing I suggest: unbolt the top shock mount, sway bar end links, tie rod end, and possibly CV shaft......this will put the LCA's at total full droop and in-turn, will raise the inside of the key and tape it off the keeper block. This will allow you to remove the 'keeper' block that has the threads from the frame and then you'll be able to drop the key and slide the bar out. Totally the safest way of doing the swap with NO special tools. I had to do this to Marie's truck when I did the PreKey on hers after my 2 jaw puller took a shiet on me.


My truck...BBKK....

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I can't weld (well I probably could but I don't have the equipment or the time right now) I would love to but can't at the moment.

:(

 

Thank you good sir!!!!!!!!