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Unless you add Shocks that are just too big for the Ranger, both in size and actuation, then Shocks will not stop axle wrap from making the axle/tire go up and down, but then you may get Bump Steer. The only way to stop axle wrap is a Traction Bar, if you have the room, use brackets connected/welded to the top of the axle with Heim Joints on both ends of the Connecting Rod or at least on the Truck Frame side. Traction Bars added to the top of the Spring Pads will work but add stress to the U-Bolts and can break them after a while, especially if there is any movement from a loose bolt.
I use the T-Bars onto of the Spring Pads, easiest at the time, as always... I had plans on welded on-axle type, one close to each side of the axle, closest the tires, but never got there.
One good thing about Welded On Axle Bars is you can build a decent sized one with larger Heim Joints and only need one... more centered.
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2003 EDGE, Std Cab, Steppie, E4 Red, 5sp, 4x
5" SuperLift, 33" x 12.50 x 15"
Hurst Shifter
Mod'd Backrack to fit Steppie
Front and Rear Bumpers by Custom 4x4 Fabrication, OK; now Mike's Welding and Fabrication.
Working on more Mods, just need more time, longer days would work !