Project Msfitoy V3.0

[Msfitoy]

Alignment all set...surprisingly the major change was to toe...everything else remained same.

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[@zzzziegler]

Point of no return my friends...

After a long day of cursing with everything going wrong from spring compressor failing, getting another replacement, drive shafts popping out, struggling to get them back in, the deed was finally done...

I notice you kept your stock springs. Any reasons why? Also did you set the strut at the 3” or 2.25” mark. Trying to decide on mine. Thanks

 

[Msfitoy]

I notice you kept your stock springs. Any reasons why? Also did you set the strut at the 3” or 2.25” mark. Trying to decide on mine. Thanks

Yes, sharp eyes I decided after deliberating for a bit that I didn't want to over extend the stock UCA's capacity and stay conservative. I mounted, according to instructions for using stock spring second ring from the top for 2.25" lift (I think it's more like 2.5" maybe more) in front and not need any additional blocks in the rear. I think I made the right choice as the stance is almost level but still has a slight rake and that will allow me to carry loads and/or tow without sagging the rear. Parked next to any stock Ranger however, the difference is striking. Even with this modest lift, I had to adjust my headlamps down considerably, several times

Warning, Eibach's grade 8 bolts (x4) for bottom of front struts are too short. They barely make contact with nyloc thread and mine started to loosen. I replaced them with slightly longer ones.

Keep in mind, this Eibach kit was always a half measure until I move onto a full blown BDS Icon full system (3x the price of Eibach) what will come later, after I've deep dived into the world of overlanding

 

[Msfitoy]

 

[@zzzziegler]

Yes, sharp eyes I decided after deliberating for a bit that I didn't want to over extend the stock UCA's capacity and stay conservative. I mounted, according to instructions for using stock spring second ring from the top for 2.25" lift (I think it's more like 2.5" maybe more) in front and not need any additional blocks in the rear. I think I made the right choice as the stance is almost level but still has a slight rake and that will allow me to carry loads and/or tow without sagging the rear. Parked next to any stock Ranger however, the difference is striking. Even with this modest lift, I had to adjust my headlamps down considerably, several times

Warning, Eibach's grade 8 bolts (x4) for bottom of front struts are too short. They barely make contact with nyloc thread and mine started to loosen. I replaced them with slightly longer ones.

Keep in mind, this Eibach kit was always a half measure until I move onto a full blown BDS Icon full system (3x the price of Eibach) what will come later, after I've deep dived into the world of overlanding

Thanks for all the info. I think I’ll go with the 2.25” as well.

 

[Msfitoy]

Looks great, Sid! The perfect stance.

Thanks Bryan

 

[Msfitoy]

Been sitting on these MBRP exhaust while waiting for the Eibach. Now that those are installed, it's time to lose some weight and gain some noise...MBRP on bottom and stock on top...my what big mufflers Ford stuffed under there

Took a couple of hours of crawling in and out from under the truck but it's finally done

Start up was pleasant change of tone...instead of a hum, it's now a distinct purr. On the road, I can hear the exhaust changing note as the gears change. Very mild and understated sporty sound. I LIKE IT

 

[Msfitoy]

WOT is very invigorating...aggressive but not obnoxious...starting to wonder what would happen if i used straight pipe in place of muffler

 

[Hack_Actual]

Any drone, Sid, at highway cruising?

And great build so far, bold but not obnoxious, and functional. I’ll be overlanding with mine too - excited to see what else you come up with.

 

[Msfitoy]

I've been following the rock slider thread and getting very tempted

 

[Msfitoy]

Any drone, Sid, at highway cruising?

And great build so far, bold but not obnoxious, and functional. I’ll be overlanding with mine too - excited to see what else you come up with.

No drone at all...I barely hear it until I go WOT then it sounds pretty kick ass ...other times it's just purring away

 

[Peas]

Been sitting on these MBRP exhaust while waiting for the Eibach. Now that those are installed, it's time to lose some weight and gain some noise...MBRP on bottom and stock on top...my what big mufflers Ford stuffed under there

Took a couple of hours of crawling in and out from under the truck but it's finally done

Start up was pleasant change of tone...instead of a hum, it's now a distinct purr. On the road, I can hear the exhaust changing note as the gears change. Very mild and understated sporty sound. I LIKE IT

Good looking build. What size spare are you running? Is that the same as your wheels and tires or the factory spare? I’m curious the max size of spare you can fit under the bed. Mine looks like I can go about an inch or two larger than my stock 265/65/17.

 

[Msfitoy]

Good looking build. What size spare are you running? Is that the same as your wheels and tires or the factory spare? I’m curious the max size of spare you can fit under the bed. Mine looks like I can go about an inch or two larger than my stock 265/65/17.

Thank you! I'm using my stock 265/65-17 factory wheels/tires...not sure what the max size that can be fitted there...hope to not need them but they'll do in a pinch

 

[Msfitoy]

Parksburg WV...making my way up to Detroit, my old home ground to meet up with old friends at the Woodward Dream Cruise

 

[Msfitoy]

Getting off grid somewhere in PA...

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