Suspension Tech General discussion of suspension for the Ford Ranger.

everyy thing i need?

Old Jun 13, 2007
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everyy thing i need?

ok so i am getting my rcd in liek a week and i need to know everything i have to buy...cause i am reallyy confused i was readin the other post about front brakes and stuff....all i know is the kit and driveshaft ...is there anything else i need to make it work?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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After 3/03 the brake rotors are alittle bigger, which means you have to buy pre-3/03 rotors not sure on exact size. You dont need a new driveshaft right away, the kit comes with spacers. So you will need new front rotors
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...ad.php?t=44918
read this man
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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i did read that and it did not help at alll...if some1 can just tell em exactly what to get exactly because everyone was sayin all this other stuff
 
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02 brake rotors
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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so i just buy broke rotors for an 02 ranger
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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you'll need 11.25" rotors that will fit an 02 ranger.

However, I'm not sure of the other braking system components. I'd like to assume your calipers, etc will be the same. Assuming they are the same, then again, from the kit all you'll need extra will be the 11.25" rotors.

Given you're an 07 you shouldn't need a new front drive shaft right away, but do save up for one. You may also want different wheels at a later date.

The kit calls for wheels with a 4in back spacing. HOWEVER, I called RCD last month and asked them about that. The alcoas with their 4.5" backspacing will work fine. I will be getting wheels shortly though as I'd prefer a wider stance since I'm going up in height. The idea is to offset at least some of the change in center of gravity, though it probably won't be much. The question I have to answer for myself though, is do I want to keep running 33s or so I want to go up to 35s? I'll be geared to 4.88, which is a little low, but it gives me some room if I go larger. I just don't want to put a body lift on, which is what might be needed to run the 35s. Of course there's always front glass and pulled bed sides!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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here's more info for you.......

read the stickies at the top. it's ALL RCD questions!

http://www.offroadrangers.com/forum/...splay.php?f=15
 
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Originally Posted by countryboy fx4
so i just buy broke rotors for an 02 ranger
as far as i know..
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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Don't forget badass tires, but yeah I think it's only rotors, then later front driveshaft.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007
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check this out........

http://www.drivewire.com/percatalog/...IFT%20KIT&pt=4

open 2 browsers....

do RCD for 1 and superlift for other

RCD is cheaper! hahahaha

Thing that gets me is it says for 2wd, even when clicking on 4 wheel drive navigation to get there.
 
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^^^ only 1500 man that can't be right can it????
 
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yeah i already saved up for the dc-1's and 33/12.50 bfg mud terrains so i got that all set
 
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its the 2wd kit.. or theres a major typo lol
 
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