'00 Ranger XLT front suspension "refresh"

[davefitz8]

Hello all. Truck is still driveable, but does anybody have a quick list of items that should be replaced as routine "preventive maintenance" at 140K miles in the fron suspesion of a 2000 Ranger XLT 2-wheel drive? It starting to make some noise & it feels tired. Thanks for any input.

 

[RangerX]

Hey, welcome to the forum.

You might start by putting on new shocks if you haven't already. You could also put new sway bar bushings in.

 

[kfkodiak]

I second the swaybar bushings, and an alignment probably wouldn't be a bad idea either. Beyond that, I'd check everything for wear (ball joints, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, etc.), and replace anything that needed it.

 

[Ranger Al]

I believe the front wheel bearings are sealed bearing and will require to replace the entire hub assembly. I got mine at Pepboys for around $69 each come with ABS sensor pre-install along with TIMKEN bearing.

 

[ibismojo]

interesting...my front wheel bearings are loose (as in not sealed). must be a 4x4 thing.

 

[Ranger Al]

I have seen 2 wheel drive uses the similar wheel bearings as 4wd model. Personally, I rather have the loose bearings. Its easier to replace, replace and cheapter too!