CEThomas Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 On the way home last night I had my Ranger make a big pop and then it started to drive like crap :cry: Pulled it into the garage and this it antidisestablishmentarianism I found :headpop: It's a 93 and the body has not one rust spot on it, so did not expect to see this. At the back I found this on both sides. They are about to go and the shackles are also toast. Should be easy to fix the back as they bolt on. And I just told my wife on Tue. that it drives and looks as good as it did on day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Looks like a simple fix. Thank goodness it didn't cause an accident. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEThomas Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Easy fix, back is bolt on, front is drop the fuel tank and cut off the rivets and bolt on a new on. Just finding parts at the JY that are not bad :roll: Anyone know where I can find a PDF FORD parts catalog so I can see what new parts would run?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy6187 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 i've encountered this same problem on several fords. parts are cheap through the dealer...less than 20 each i beleive. dirt gets trapped on or in them and rots them away. seen this happen to trucks less than 10 years old. thankfully its an easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 It happens all the time. The dealers around here stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 On the way home last night I had my Ranger make a big pop and then it started to drive like crap :cry: And I just told my wife on Tue. that it drives and looks as good as it did on day 1. See, ya jinked it :roll: Man, I bet you were surprised to find that problem :eek: Good thing you checked it right away :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 My boss has a 94 F150 with <90,000 miles and the same problem. One side broke off completely, the other side is still hanging on by a 2" tab of rust. He can't be bothered to get it fixed, so the truck has been parked collecting snow. Didn't know this was as common as it seems to be, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 It happens all the time. The dealers around here stock them. AGREED!! Just last year I helped a friend with hers!! SAME thing, only she didn't even know it had happened!! We where talking about mt MJ when she asked if I noticed or new a reason why a truck would lean.... Five Min's later I found what you took pics of!!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEThomas Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks, I will chaek the dealer in the morning. Yes, did not not think I would find that, but I had a load of feed in the bed and knew something was wrong that way it was leaning and low in the rear :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confedneck Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 must be a northern saltsnow thing... worked on vans and trucks that were 15+ years old here that don't have that problem, i think its salt and snow more than its the mud and dirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfpdm Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 must be a northern saltsnow thing... worked on vans and trucks that were 15+ years old here that don't have that problem, i think its salt and snow more than its the mud and dirt Don't be fooled. It's those darn metal eating termites the auto industry let loose to keep people buying new cars. On a serious note, I'm glad you found it before something bad happen. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Don't be fooled. It's those darn metal eating termites the auto industry let loose to keep people buying new cars. :cheers: Man.....you got me convinced on them termites :jump: How true :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEThomas Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Well, Checked the local dealer and he has some problems :nuts: The front mount, 2 rear mounts and 2 shackles are $197 On-line I can get them for $97 + S&H :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92comanche4x4 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 atleat it was the ranger and not the comanche lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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