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First thing to do is remove the factory paint from the shocks threads. You can use a drill with a wire brush attach to the drill. Or can also use a wire brush with a handle for the manual folks.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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wow
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The kit is a plug and play kit. I bought one from blackclouddiesel.com & one from gosperformance.com I didn't know there were the same kit. I bought one from each site becasuse I wanted to see which seems better to used. Well it turns out there both...
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WOW
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The Passenger side is a little harder.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Nice
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Use a flat head screw driver to raise to shock stroker from the bottom nut.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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In the driveway
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But what is this stuff
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The the OEM shocks wont come lose as you removed the bolt a jack can be place under the I-beam. Jack up the I-beam untill the tire is almost off the ground. Now you can wiggle the OEM shock out.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Let the Open Box/End Wrench slide into the coil spring so it will have something to hold on too.
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use a 3/4th Open Box/End wrench to hold the shock stroker from turning
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sick
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A breaker bar or a pipe can be helpfull to remove the lower shock bolt. Carefull to not be near the area where dirt and crud can fall on your eyes.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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So I sliped in a Open Box/End wrench 19 mm and use a open end wrench or 3/4th to hold the shock stroker from turning. Since I couldn't torque it properly I cound the left side threads and it came out 9 threads count. So I threaded the bolt to 9 or s...
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Use some extension so you have enough room for the torque wrench. Torque it to 30 pounds.
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The Install the bushing, ring and nut. use a deep socket 19 mm with a ratched.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Open the hood and remove the top bolt from the shock tower. You will need a 15 mm deep socket and a wrench.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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I ordered the front and rear Rancho's 9000X shocks. But the rear are on back ordered? Must be alot of 2wd Excursions huh? :The Rancho RS9000X part number are RS99272
Tools needed:
Jack,
15mm socket or deep socket,
Also help full are the Box/En...
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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First add grease to all the bushings.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Put on the ring and bushing. Install the top of the Rancho shock in first then install the bottom.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Remove the upper shock bushing that is left on the shock tower with flat head screw driver. Poke it, tear it. do anything to remove it
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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Now tighted the bottom nut to 60 lb. Use a 18 mm socket with a ratched. Then use a Torque wrench to tighted to 60 pounds.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)

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The headlamps kit is a plug and play unlike Ford Wiring harness which you have to cut and soder the wiring to gether. The thing i don't under stand is why the need to connect to the battery. It reminds me of the wiring upgrade to get more watts out ...
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The right is the same for removal and installing. But its a little more difficult. Its harder to get any tools in there. Even with a crazy head socket.. I latter found this intresting opening on the right side looks a little wider.
(Posted in: Front 2wd Ranchos 9000X Shocks)