How To Install Spindle Lift on a Ford Ranger or Mazda Pick up

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@gaminredneck5216 4 года назад

1:45 "Gently smack on the spindle" *BANG BANG BANG*

@mchevownr 4 года назад

Great job and I like the camera angles! Thank you.

@Wes61 3 года назад

Really good video and editing. Forgot one part though, the turn radius will be reduced without this step. Using a die grinder with a cutoff wheel, remove approximately ¼” from the front lip of the lower control arm from the previous marked spot around the front radius of the lower control arm in front of the ball joint. This will allow clearance for installation of the new lift spindle. Increased turn radius for large tires.

@cameronadams1952 2 года назад

Hopefully you see this. But I recently tried to do a spindle lift on my 05 ranger edge and the turning radius is still like a bus even when we trimmed it. Hopefully you have some tips or know what we did wrong.

@cameronadams1952 2 года назад

Also after trimming the lower we had to jack it up to line the upper ball joint and when we lowered it it all relied on the upper ball joint idk how I felt about that

@Wes61 2 года назад

@@cameronadams1952 I ended up removing the entire flat lip part around the ball joint on the LCA everywhere the spindle rubbed. My ranger doesn't turn terribly but it did get a slightly reduced turn radius. I have a spindle and spring lift, with extended upper control arms and upgraded camber bolts. The extended UCA helped with alignment/steering issues but it smacks the frame. The best advice I could give is just make sure the spindle does not rub the flat part of the lower control arm.

@marcusglover9639 Год назад

@Wes where did you get your extended upper control arms and camber bolts?

@V8SKULLS 2 года назад

Nicely done, we'll spoken, great knowledge and know how. Thank you for you time and good video

@calebcandoit4801 2 месяца назад

You should always torque suspension parts at curb height. You can use a pole jack so lift the control arm up it doesn’t necessarily have to be sitting on wheel but the suspension should not be hanging. It will mess of the ball joint prematurely. Great video

@crazymennonite 5 лет назад

Good work but you really need to pack the bearing properly. You can’t roll it in grease you have to force it in through the bottom until it squeezes out the top

@docbrown303 3 года назад

i was gonna say the same thing, bearing shot after 1 year im sure.

@tommywilliams1402 Год назад

😂

@gostros407 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. I learned I will be taking my Ranger to a shop to have them do it! This looks outside my skill and confidence level.

@321ethan 3 месяца назад

how much did it cost?

@shawnholman4469 3 года назад

This guy knows his stuff! Easy Peasy! Easy as 123!

@jimmyflores5976 3 года назад

Dang. I want this guy to my spindle lift kit! Lol

@jmg36344 2 года назад

Excellent video.

@alanv356 4 года назад

Very good job 👏🏾 but I need the truck all done please 😉

@gregoryrobertson4733 3 года назад

Great video

@jft2nd 3 года назад

What all else do I need woth the spindle lift? New coil springs? And all that?

@michaelgonzalez2823 Год назад

good job great video

@paulanthonydean2 3 года назад

Great video..

@daytonhanson5763 3 года назад

What's the average cost to do this? Thinking about doing it to my ranger.

@gabrielboucher5539 3 года назад

nice job

@aux1z11 5 лет назад

I just got these spindles and they send you china bearings so I got new koyo bearings LM12749

@Mexicansouthpaw 5 лет назад

I'm trying to find those wheels for my ranger. Any info on them?

@F.J._Claes Год назад

Don't you need longer coil springs after installing this spindols?

@nathangardiner1434 4 года назад

The link in the description is dead, anyone know what kit he used?

@rahrah8076 4 года назад

Did you make those cement pads yourself ?

@josegerena18 4 года назад

Can this on my 87 ford ranger 2.0l

@victorjohnson8287 7 месяцев назад

Question the upper ball joint the hole is to small for the ball joint to fit how can you fix it?

@Cleary_22 5 лет назад

Will you need an alignment after due to the new angles of the joints and tie rod

@christopherw8654 5 лет назад

Jared Cleary yes

@cameryncoleman8195 Год назад

you hVe any pictures of the truck if it lifted

@gunsofboom7420 4 года назад

Awesome

@eddiereyes3235 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! I would like to ask if you would need to get an aftermarket upper control arm with this kit and where did you get it?

@nickjames9542 2 года назад

Looks like he running stocks my spindles jus came today I'ma see what happens wit stock an I got coil spacers

@nickjames9542 2 года назад

UPDATE my 98 ranger 2 inch coil spacer an 4 inch spindle lift with 3 inch blocks an 2 inch lift shackles stupid lifted needs bigger tires than 31s now for sure

@nickjames9542 2 года назад

Does not need control arms jus cam bolts

@moehughart378 4 года назад

We replaced the spindles on my 05 ranger edge but my AA arm seems to not be matching up? Is there a trick or do we need to replace the A arm?

@curacaoz2875 3 года назад

Grind it

@toddybueno4076 Год назад

tried this but the new spindle rubs way too much i won’t be able to turn idk why it doesn’t fit

@thepompking8842 5 лет назад

Don't you need longer shocks and springs in the front? I have a 98 Ford ranger myself so I was excited when I saw this video but my dad told me I would need longer shocks or I'll be stressing out my truck. And I know I can lift up the back pretty easily with just blocks and u-bolts.

@memoaa7467 5 лет назад

no, you will not need longer shocks. The only thing that Lift spindles do is changing the center of the where the tires are. you can use same shocks and springs.

@christopherw8654 5 лет назад

If anything you would need longer shocks in the rear. But it’s not necessary. I would recommend changing the shocks anyways however cause those ranger do get a lot of mile.

@akkadian102 2 года назад

Is a spindle lift only for a 2WD car? I have a 2011 ranger 4WD, is cranking the torsion bars the easiest way to lift the front end?

@sp3_outdoors 2 года назад

easiest way to get 2 inches higher. get new keys and rent a tool from auto zone. 4wd spindle lift is not possible.

@Dr.AMGAYAD-1991 Год назад

Hello brother how much is it lift 12 inch the cheapest for ford ?

@jonnyjdnr7022 4 года назад

U got a shop?

@MaDgAmersENT 5 лет назад

Do I need to replace anything else ? Longer brake lines ? This will work for a 2wd ?

@aquaticamc6818 4 года назад

It works on any model I got a 4 inch spindle lift, I have a 3.0 v6 2wd and it's amazing, the total lift was about 4.5 inches actually

@totallypitted3447 4 года назад

Ethan, did you have to grind down bump stops on A arms to get full turning radius? Or have to grind on the spindle itself?

@totallypitted3447 4 года назад

@@aquaticamc6818 Ethan, did you have to grind down bump stops on A arms to get full turning radius? Or have to grind on the spindle itself? Did you lose any turning radius?

@aquaticamc6818 4 года назад

@@totallypitted3447 just a little on the drop arms and I had to remove my mudflaps because I have 33 12.50s and I use 2 inch spacers so I don't rub anywhere

@totallypitted3447 4 года назад

@@aquaticamc6818 Rad! Thx for the quick response! Too Cool! Bout to update my 05 and I wanna get it right. Did you feel a power drop with 33's? Thinkin imma top out at 31's to keep it somewhat of a daily driver. Almost 180k on the motor, tryin to keep some of the load down.

@thepompking8842 5 лет назад

why am I having trouble watching this video for some reason? It just keeps buffering and all the other RU-vid videos I watch I don't have this problem why is that??

@Lightifyyy 3 года назад

Do you need spring spacers too??

@itz_ypara1233 Год назад

Yes or u can get the bigger shocks

@pilgrimhere652 3 года назад

Is that all it need to lift it up higher ? 2"? 3"? how high it gets?

@reaganriddle1583 11 месяцев назад

about 3-3.5in

@thepompking8842 Год назад

How much does this cost to pay a shop to do this? Ima get a 4" spindle lift with shackles in back

@itz_ypara1233 Год назад

U still need it done or have u done it? It’s pretty easy once u get the hang of it

@aux1z11 4 года назад

Did these make your turn radius shorter , I just install one side on mine and the hit the sides of the lower control arm and while it's up off the ground with no weight on it the back side of the spindle is right up against the frame and you cant turn it at all , I replaced everything brand new. I got these off ebay and they look just like yours with the f150 spindles and outer bearing, I put a jack under it and it moved away from the frame but it still hits on the lower lip on the side of the control arm, Did you have any problems with yours and did you have to grind some of that lip away ?

@MrHankHill 2 года назад

*GET CAMBER BOLTS!* or you will have some silly camber. Just install this lift over the weekend. Seriously get them and install them during the process not after its all done. Don't make my mistake.