Excellent informative video bro. I just did the same install today (px2 ranger outback armour 2 inch shocks) all you gotta do is undo upper control arm ball joint & with a long bar on lower control arm to lever it down slightly you can get them out & in via the top (way faster) Don't need to undo stub axle nut either. 20mins per side, Chur
Just an fyi, you should tighten the lower strut bolt when it's at ride height. Just so it doesn't pre load the rubber bush and tear it out at full up travel
Way easier way, just get yourself a 34mm socket undo stub axle push, undo upper control arm, sway bar link and then everything just comes out. Then reverse to put it back in. But as mentioned all goes together firm then once back on the ground go around and tighten down. Also good practice to undo brake line aswell. The clip just pulls out
Handy video, very straightforward job. Mate, I'm a former mechanic (donkeys years ago) and just wanted to point out that I hope you're not still using Bessa bricks to support your vehicle at home. They have no tensile strength and can break without warning. It was very common in my day to hear of someone being crushed doing "backyarders" with cars supported by bricks. Safety stands were very expensive then but these days you can pick up a couple of 3000 kg stands from Supercheap (for example) for about $100.
Hi when you put the lower control arm bolts back in as well as the strut bottom bolt did you tighten them up when the car was back on the ground or did you tighten them with the suspension suspended just stuck on that part cheers
Hey mate thanks. Yes I ran 32mm spacers which gave me a 3inch lift and had no dramas a diff drop is probably the safest bet. I'm lucky to do 5000klms a year but I would think twice if I didn't have a work Ute to drive. Hope this helps 👌
Thank you for the easiest front damper removal all the other planks take the hub nut off the drive shaft !! Knew ther wer a better way Think I should post my disarteroust attempt so you can watch
Nice video mate just wounding wouldn't it be easier to just undo the top ball joint and pop it then you should have be able to just pull the stub-axle down and get the strut out that way.. Saves undoing the bottom control arm and affecting the wheel alignment.. Just a little trick i used to do when changing struts when i was a mechanic it takes about 20min less a side 2 less bolts and no tie-downs required and doesn't affect your wheel alignment.. Just giving you something to think about trying next time you change struts. Good well explained video I've way anyhow' s bud🙂
Hey mate Yes always learning. Did that also work when installing larger springs? As that's the only way I could get them out plus the total geometry changes so I'm sure you cannot change height without a wheel alignment, correct me if I am wrong though 👍
Yeah you are right would still need to get a wheel alignment after the job is done but it doesn't affect the original alignment buy doing it the way i said.. You may have to take the main nut off the drive shaft to take it out of the stub-axle so it doesn't pull you shaft out just so you can get the bottom arm down enough to get the strut in and out but i use to do up to 2/4inch lifts like that without no problem and it is much easier then the way you did it.. Not saying you did the job wrong mate just making a suggestion to help you out in the future to make job easier for you if you ever need to do it again 😉
Yet to do a video but to be %100 honest I didn't notice a ride difference but I did get the HD springs and am waiting to get the winch in for a bit more front end weight. I guess the real test will be when we are allowed to hit the tracks 👌
Yes mate but not by much probably 15-20mm easy to go down with a bit of pipe and a c spanner. Maybe take the weight of the truck with a jack to go up and some grease on the thread I haven't tried up though, then a wheel alignment might be needed
Chassis is already rusty.. why don't the factory just raptor coat chassis. Like seriously. With the price they are charging for a 4c4 these days. The least they can do is make the chassis last 4 yrs like the old ones did.
I agree mate It has lived alot of its life on the beach but it is poor. I'm sure people would be happy to pay an extra $500 For the option. I would love to gal dip it 👌
Excellent informative video bro. I just did the same install today (px2 ranger outback armour 2 inch shocks) all you gotta do is undo upper control arm ball joint & with a long bar on lower control arm to lever it down slightly you can get them out & in via the top (way faster)
Don't need to undo stub axle nut either. 20mins per side, Chur
Superb video. I just added new 40mm lift coils to my PX1 and this vid turned a hard job into an easy one.
Thanks for the comment Jeff glad I could help mate
Just an fyi, you should tighten the lower strut bolt when it's at ride height. Just so it doesn't pre load the rubber bush and tear it out at full up travel
Only had to drive 2klm down the road then got re-done with the alignment
Really great Video mate. Thanks for sharing. I think I'll try it myself next time after seeing how easy you made this look.
Thanks mate hopefully all goes well for you 👌
Way easier way, just get yourself a 34mm socket undo stub axle push, undo upper control arm, sway bar link and then everything just comes out. Then reverse to put it back in. But as mentioned all goes together firm then once back on the ground go around and tighten down. Also good practice to undo brake line aswell. The clip just pulls out
Handy video, very straightforward job. Mate, I'm a former mechanic (donkeys years ago) and just wanted to point out that I hope you're not still using Bessa bricks to support your vehicle at home. They have no tensile strength and can break without warning. It was very common in my day to hear of someone being crushed doing "backyarders" with cars supported by bricks. Safety stands were very expensive then but these days you can pick up a couple of 3000 kg stands from Supercheap (for example) for about $100.
Only used as a backup with the jack as well as tyre under sill
@@outerlimits583 Fair enough, couldn't see properly in your video. Cheers mate.
Mate, how’d you get the lower control arms back in place once the new struts in?
From memory I used the jack to push them back up
Hi when you put the lower control arm bolts back in as well as the strut bottom bolt did you tighten them up when the car was back on the ground or did you tighten them with the suspension suspended just stuck on that part cheers
I did it in the air but took it straight to get a wheel alignment so they undone and adjusted to suit 👌
Nicely done, enjoyed watching video 👍🏼
Thanks mate hope it helped 👍
Great video mate. Really helpful. Out of interest for someone on a budget are the spacers good for a quick temporary lift? No off-roading being done.
Hey mate thanks.
Yes I ran 32mm spacers which gave me a 3inch lift and had no dramas a diff drop is probably the safest bet.
I'm lucky to do 5000klms a year but I would think twice if I didn't have a work Ute to drive.
Hope this helps 👌
Thank you for the easiest front damper removal all the other planks take the hub nut off the drive shaft !! Knew ther wer a better way
Think I should post my disarteroust attempt so you can watch
Haha all aspects help mate.
There's always someone who can do it better 😉
Nice video mate just wounding wouldn't it be easier to just undo the top ball joint and pop it then you should have be able to just pull the stub-axle down and get the strut out that way.. Saves undoing the bottom control arm and affecting the wheel alignment.. Just a little trick i used to do when changing struts when i was a mechanic it takes about 20min less a side 2 less bolts and no tie-downs required and doesn't affect your wheel alignment.. Just giving you something to think about trying next time you change struts. Good well explained video I've way anyhow' s bud🙂
Hey mate Yes always learning.
Did that also work when installing larger springs? As that's the only way I could get them out plus the total geometry changes so I'm sure you cannot change height without a wheel alignment, correct me if I am wrong though 👍
Yeah you are right would still need to get a wheel alignment after the job is done but it doesn't affect the original alignment buy doing it the way i said.. You may have to take the main nut off the drive shaft to take it out of the stub-axle so it doesn't pull you shaft out just so you can get the bottom arm down enough to get the strut in and out but i use to do up to 2/4inch lifts like that without no problem and it is much easier then the way you did it.. Not saying you did the job wrong mate just making a suggestion to help you out in the future to make job easier for you if you ever need to do it again 😉
@@paulanderson6254 na all good mate hopefully won't have to do it again 👌
How about a review on how the ranger drives with the new suspension?
Yet to do a video but to be %100 honest I didn't notice a ride difference but I did get the HD springs and am waiting to get the winch in for a bit more front end weight.
I guess the real test will be when we are allowed to hit the tracks 👌
How is the ride quality, is it comfortable or more on the stiffer side?
Went more on the stiffer side mate, even after I put on the bull bar and winch I would probably not get the heavy duty next time.
Was it easy to wind the height down whilst on the vehicle mate?
Yea mate, grease up the thread and get a c spanner with an extra bit of pipe as a lever. Would hate to go back up though
Hey mate can the height be adjusted up and down without pulling the strut out?
Yes mate but not by much probably 15-20mm easy to go down with a bit of pipe and a c spanner. Maybe take the weight of the truck with a jack to go up and some grease on the thread I haven't tried up though, then a wheel alignment might be needed
@@outerlimits583 ok thanks ill give it a try
great vid. nice edit too.
Thanks heaps 😊
Are these monobtube or twin tube shocks ?
I believe mono
No new leafs?
Had 500kg ozteks already 👍
how much thread is on the adjustable spring seat?
Only 5mm but 5mm equates to like 15-20 with the spring compression
where did you purchase your kit from?
4wd trekmaster in Stafford Brisbane mate
what did they cost ya mate? in the market for the same.
Around $1200 mate
What is the size of your tire??
33inch 12.5R20
Do you have a code for this kit mate?
No sorry mate just ring up trekmaster 4x4 Stafford they will sort you out 👌
Chassis is already rusty.. why don't the factory just raptor coat chassis. Like seriously. With the price they are charging for a 4c4 these days. The least they can do is make the chassis last 4 yrs like the old ones did.
I agree mate
It has lived alot of its life on the beach but it is poor. I'm sure people would be happy to pay an extra $500 For the option. I would love to gal dip it 👌
Safety first? Maybe get some ramps or jack stands my bro haha
Still here bruz 👌
Really you left the radio going at the same time …….
Yea... So? Your attention span that small you can't do two things at once?
You do better or please don't comment
@@outerlimits583 F U