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Momma and her two kiddos
trying to sneak up on our crabapple tree at 6am....our dogs thwarted that attempt!! poor moosey maybe tomorrow
Working on the final install of the front suspension!!! WOOO HOOO!!
First up was to finish all the prep paint on exposed bare frame
Our used Superlift drop brackets have some powder coat issues yuck
I couldn't bring myself to install like this so I had to peel and paint this one bracket.... the others will need similar someday, good future project!! (Hi Eddie yes I'm talking to you!)
not perfect but way better
All right now onto the good stuff.............
I have issue with True Travel instructions. They are telling us to re use the stock lower control arm mounting bolts
Problem is this would be WRONG!!
The stock LCA bolts have a shoulder on them that DOES NOT FIT the True Travel LCA bushing and sleeve
If installed this way you would expand the metal sleeve into the bushing AND you would only be riding the sleeve on the shoulder portion of the factory bolt!! NOT GOOD IMO
DOES NOT FIT
If you have this kit and installed it this way I personally would order some new bolts
You need 5" long, grade 8, 5/8" bolts, with 18 pitch fine thread, washers, lock washers, and nuts
rough thread 5/8" bolts will not fit the sleeves
ASK ME HOW I KNOW....
This is not a fit make (Yoda speak)
New bolts 5/8" grade 8 Hardware, 5" length, 18 pitch, fine thread
Beefy, final Lca torque is done when truck is at ride height or you can tear your new bushings
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2007 Sport 4door 4x4 4.0L SOHC V6 Ranger