SuperPro Control Arms

[ryanO]

It's a debadged STX and I ended up backing off preload collar 2 full rotations or 1.5mm per for a total preload measure of 102mm vs the 105mm factory set. I'm glad I did because I got 75mm ~3" of lift at that preload. Overall I'm pretty happy and will post some photos when the project is " complete"

Did you add the Eibach rear shocks? I just picked up a '25 Ranger XLT and want to add 2.5" to the front but keep the back an 1" or 1.5" higher for towing. Trying to decide if I want the resivor shocks or smooth sport ones. May need to add a 1" block to the rear to get that little bit of rake. Any thoughts?

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[ATestBishop]

Certainly, Thanks for asking. Yes I added the Eibach pro 2r resi rear shocks along with 3/4" blocks because that was the absolute most I could get out while still retaining the factory hardware u-bolts, I also installed the BDS shackles lift kit. The only thing I might do in future is add the Bronco Goodyear "35's" but that would probably be down the road. I would recommend going with the 2r resi rear shocks, it's a small price increase but they ride nice and look well designed and built.

 

[White willy]

Finally got around to installing my set of SuperPro arms.
Rearly happy with how easy the install was,and the fitment.
I goes to alignment in a couple of days to dial it in.
Total knee replacement slowed me from getting them on the truck,been staring at them in the box for the last 2 months LOL

 

[superj]

that blue control arm looks cool, like the same blue on their rear sway bar, which also looks cool

 

[White willy]

that blue control arm looks cool, like the same blue on their rear sway bar, which also looks cool

I’m probably going to pull them when time allows and powder coat mine red.
I wish they had color options available

 

[superj]

for sure, to match the caliper

 

[White willy]

for sure, to match the caliper

And a few other red accents that the truck has lol
Or if the blue grows on me,maybe some Shelby blue stripes,and a caliper repaint

 

[Jason B]

Those look good.
But I wanted red, so I went with Rough Country forged aluminum. These are OEM spec, but they do have some with offsets.

 

[ryanO]

What advantage do these offer over OEM?

Here's my take on lifting and UCAs. Anything 2" and above should get UCAs. Sure, it my be able to be aligned, but it's going to limit the ball joint movement vs what it was designed to. A 2" lift means that full droop of the suspension WILL be reduced and that ball joint will be the part that reaches its limit sooner than it was engineered to.
Get UCAs with a 2+" lift.

 

[Sighbot]

I just had a set of these delivered. Once the other parts arrive, I'll be throwing them on. Looking over the installation instructions, they don't look too bad but I am a little unclear on the steering shaft.

Per the included instructions:
"3. The steering shaft needs to be disconnected to remove the UCA bolt. Start by marking the shaft with a marker so that it can be re-inserted in the correct orientation.
4. Remove the bolt that attached the shaft and slide the shaft back up towards the steering wheel so the joint can be moved out of the way."

They included a picture but it really isn't clear and the pictures appear to be for a right hand drive truck. Does the steering shaft need to be moved to get the UCA bolts out on the NA Rangers? If so, does anyone have a clearer picture or description of what needs done?

 

[ATestBishop]

Hello, Indeed it does. I did the install myself and used thread lock and locking nut as well on the exposed end threads of the bolt on reassembly

 

[Sighbot]

Hello, Indeed it does. I did the install myself and used thread lock and locking nut as well on the exposed end threads of the bolt on reassembly

Thanks for confirming. Is the bolt that needs removed on the U-joint on the steering shaft? Looking under there, that's all I can really see without pulling the wheel and fender liner off.

 

[ATestBishop]

Are you setup to lift/hoist the truck currently? It was more clear to me after getting setup and I think you'll get a much better look at that point. The bolt yes part of the linkage at a splined interface and is small but is long enough to leave exposed threads which are enough to thread a nut on, during reassembly I used medium thread lock, ample torque then added that locking nut on.

 

[ATestBishop]

And I did not use marker alone I taped the 2 sections with painters tape then marked the taped sections. Any other questions feel free to ask, it's just my experience

 

[Sighbot]

And I did not use marker alone I taped the 2 sections with painters tape then marked the taped sections. Any other questions feel free to ask, it's just my experience

It's parked in the driveway now. It sounds like it should be fairly apparent once I get into it. So far just the front coilovers and UCA's have arrived. Also have front swaybar links (they were cheap and I figured "why not?"), rear shocks and a 1" spacer. Once everything is delivered I'll be taking it to my Dad's. He has a shop behind his house with a lift.
Thanks a ton for the info.

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