Ok, Ive got a 2001 Ranger Edge super cab 4x4, 4.0L automatic. it has a little over 265,000 miles on it, The front suspension is worn out. My truck has the two piece Passenger's side upper control arm. My problem is that I can't find a listing for the 2nd part of the control arm, that mounts to the frame and has the bushings in it,
Does anyone have information on this part, because all I've been able to find is the outer piece with the ball joint. In my line of thinking, it is pointless to build the rest of the suspension and not replace the Upper Control Arm Bushings on the passenger's side.
I've been told to, just buy the later model Passenger's side 1 piece Upper Control Arm, and a new set of Camber Bolts & washer kit. Is this a correct fix ?
I need my truck since it's my Daily Driver, so I can't have it down for a long time, because of ordering the wrong parts.
Thanks in advance.

 

The passenger side upper ball joint was changed to a one piece unit with bushings(2005 and up), the 2 piece was used for caster adjustment which I guess Ford decided wasn't needed on later models as far as I know
1998 - 2001 will have 2 piece, 2003/2004 can have either 1 or 2 piece, 2005 and up were all 1 piece

Have a read here: https://www.therangerstation.com/for...rol-arm.89923/

You should also install the eccentrics pictured in the above thread, with the 1 piece

 

Thanks RonD for the link to the read. I was hoping that you would comment. You’ve always been a great help.

 

@RonD thanks for the info. I picked up a new one piece UCA. Now I have to wait for the lower bushings, and the Caster bolt kits to get here.

 

Good stuff