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Old Jan 31, 2022
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1998 Front Suspension Kit Recommendations

Hi all,
I have a 1998 Mazda B4000, 4x4, with 270k kms.
My front suspension has seen better days and seeing as I have some time off this next month I have decided to rebuild it all.
I was curious whether anyone has recommendations for a good kit they have found or if a basic one from rockauto would work well.
Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2022
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I sourced all the individual parts I needed separately (not a kit) and was able to work with a Ford dealer that was willing to sell me genuine parts for cost +10%. You just have to dig and make some calls but it save you lots of $$$$.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2022
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Originally Posted by mlalonde
Hi all,
I have a 1998 Mazda B4000, 4x4, with 270k kms.
My front suspension has seen better days and seeing as I have some time off this next month I have decided to rebuild it all.
I was curious whether anyone has recommendations for a good kit they have found or if a basic one from rockauto would work well.
Thanks.
I ordered a Mevotech front end suspension kit from Rockauto. I have an 02 ranger, 2wd, torsion bar suspension. I haven't had any issues yet. I know most folks swear by MOOG, but Mevotech is a respectable and more affordable alternative from what I read.

Good luck!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2022
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I used the SuperLift front end kit but added the Coil-Over Shock setup.
Rear, didn't like the double blocks, I used my own choice of springs, 6" SkyJackers.
I chose different rear shocks, thanks to Off-Road Warehouse, SoCal, The SuperLift pieces didn't work for **** !

I think Rough Country has a Kit for the Ranger, do they sell just the front... not sure but the pieces look decent enough.

Luck on your choices.
 
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