1986 Ford Ranger Suspension Parts

Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
• IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
• 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
• 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)

Monroe® is one of the automotive industry’s best-known and most trusted original equipment and aftermarket brands, having delivered innovative undercar solutions to leading global OE manufacturers and generations of professional technicians and vehicle owners. This heritage of leading-edge products and exceptional customer support has made Monroe® shocks, struts and other ride control components a preferred choice of automotive professionals worldwide.

Designed to provide inflation control of your air helper springs. This kit will be an asset to your vehicle, meeting nearly all of your air supply needs.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Single Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill To The Same Pressure)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 Pounds Per Square Inch Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

Ideal for light trucks that that tow or carry varying loads, Monroe load adjusting shocks include a heavy gauge calibrated spring that adjusts to road and weight conditions to provide extra control when operating conditions get more demanding.

Product Features:

• REDUCES SAG UNDER LOAD — Ideal for occasionally hauling or towing varying loads, heavy gauge, calibrated coil spring reduces sag when loaded up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Tuned specifically for each application, full-displaced valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide ride consistency
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and PTFE-banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride & Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration – On Most Applications
• 5/8 nitrocarburized rod for long service life.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Ideal for light trucks that that tow or carry varying loads, Monroe load adjusting shocks include a heavy gauge calibrated spring that adjusts to road and weight conditions to provide extra control when operating conditions get more demanding.

Product Features:

• REDUCES SAG UNDER LOAD — Ideal for occasionally hauling or towing varying loads, heavy gauge, calibrated coil spring reduces sag when loaded up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Tuned specifically for each application, full-displaced valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide ride consistency
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and PTFE-banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride & Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration – On Most Applications
• 5/8 nitrocarburized rod for long service life.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

New Standard Replacement Rear Leaf Spring Hanger Kit, Includes Bolts And Nuts

Product Features:

• Includes Bolts And Nuts, Made Of Steel
• Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
• No Drilling Needed For Installation
• No Modifications Needed For Installation
• Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
• Same Form Fit And Function As OE
• Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle

Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
• IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
• 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
• 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)

Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:

• KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut For Subs And Crossovers
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
• The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
• Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
• KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions

Belltech Lowering Blocks provide an inexpensive, easy to install way to lower your vehicle by increasing the distance between the leaf spring and the axle, effectively lowering the vehicle.

Product Features:

• Extruded Aluminum Construction
• Fits Most Mini/Mid-Size Trucks W/ 3 Inch Axle Tube
• Lowering Blocks Are Designed To Lower The Rear Of Your Vehicle In 1,2 Or 3 Inch Increments

Stay balanced with Firestone’s most comprehensive and popular air spring line, Ride-Rite. Firestone Ride-Rite air springs for Ford Rangers help boost your pickup truck’s stability, ride quality, brake effectiveness and safe load-carrying capacity. Ford Ranger Ride-Rite air springs, also called Ride-Rite air bags, install between your pickup truck’s frame and suspension. They utilize a pair of convoluted air springs that can be singularly altered to accommodate uneven loads. After your pickup truck’s air springs are properly adjusted, they help enhance your ride by absorbing road vibrations and lessening interleaf friction. As a result, Firestone air springs can help other Ford Ranger parts perform better and last longer. Ride-Rite air bags stop leaf springs from permanent sagging under constant load and reduce your likelihood of bottoming out by softening the inter-play between the frame and axle.

Product Features:

• Enhances Safe Load-Carrying Capacity, Stability, Ride Quality And Brake Effectiveness
• Most Kits Are No-Drill Systems
• Comes With Everything For A Quick, Easy To Install

By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:

• 100% Load tested
• Easy to install
• Provides like-new steering
• Designed to lower stresses for longer service life
• Worn or sagging coil springs can cause premature tire wear due to vehicle misalignment

By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:

• Easy to install
• Restores like-new steering and handling
• Engineered to provide long life and dependability
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Incorporates proven design and engineering features

This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:

• Rubber or Heat Treated bushings
• No Squeak
• Reduces vibration
• Restoes vehicle ride

This replacement shock mount is designed to directly replace the mount that comes stock on specified vehicle years, makes and models. It is precisely reverse-engineered to ensure original equipment quality, fit and durability.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this shock mount is precision-engineered to match the fit and durability of the original shock mount on specific vehicles
• Complete kit – all necessary mounting hardware is included with each mount
• Trustworthy construction – engineered in North America and backed by 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience
• Proactive repair – it’s often smart to replace shock mounts when replacing worn out shocks

For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:

• Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
• Full Floating and Non Binding
• Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms

TRW sets the standard within the Aftermarket, with tests that go beyond the ordinary to ensure every chassis part we produce meets stringent vehicle manufacturer quality standards, in line with the Original Equipment specification. To help make sure that our parts can go the distance, TRW utilizes on the road tests and the most advanced test machines available, in both our Original Equipment and Aftermarket facilities as well as by independent testing labs. So you can be sure that TRW parts are tested for your safety. The TRW Control Arm Bushing Kit is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship and materials as the original equipment they replace.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
• Meets or exceeds the OE specifications.
• Designed to reduce vibration and absorb noise.
• Kit includes bushings and hardware – (SEE Note)
• Acoustic measurements to ensure driver comfort
• Strength tests for durability
• Environmental resistance tests for all weather conditions
• Wear and drive tests
• Assembly technique testing of all critical safety features
• Dynamic testing of complete units to ensure leak free performance

By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:

• Easy to install
• Restores like-new steering and handling
• Engineered to provide long life and dependability
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Incorporates proven design and engineering features
• Greaseable socket reduces corrosion and wear by allowing new lubricant to flush contaminants

Get ahead of fatigued or rusted leaf spring shackles before they become dangerous. Made of sturdy steel with a power coated finish to resist corrosion, this leaf spring shackle is a direct replacement for your vehicle’s stock shackle.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – This leaf spring shackle fits and performs like original equipment shackle
• Quality construction – manufactured from durable steel and powder coated for corrosion resistance and a long service life
• Excellent value – original equipment quality at a lower price
• Ready to install – all essential hardware is included for an easy installation

Get ahead of fatigued or rusted leaf spring shackles before they become dangerous. Made of sturdy steel with a power coated finish to resist corrosion, this leaf spring shackle is a direct replacement for your vehicle’s stock shackle.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – This leaf spring shackle fits and performs like original equipment shackle
• Quality construction – manufactured from durable steel and powder coated for corrosion resistance and a long service life
• Excellent value – original equipment quality at a lower price
• Ready to install – all essential hardware is included for an easy installation

This leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this hanger is a reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

This leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this hanger is a reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

This leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this leaf spring hanger is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – this hanger is a reliable replacement for an original part that has failed due to fatigue
• Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Ideal for hauling, Monroe® Max-Air® shock absorbers can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual.)

Product Features:

• MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT UNDER LOAD — Air chamber can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EASY TO ADJUST — Special air fitting resists air leakage and ties into factory system (where applicable) or manually inflates with an air compressor, pair with Monroe air shock accessory and shock air hose AK kits (varies by application)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full-displaced valving on compression and extension cycles for a smooth ride
• BUILT TO LAST — Hardened and precision ground piston rod for consistent performance, sintered iron piston for enhanced durability and longer service life and lubricated air sleeve reduces friction for smooth operation
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
• Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
• Special Air Fitting: Resists air leakage.

Ideal for hauling, Monroe® Max-Air® shock absorbers can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual.)

Product Features:

• MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT UNDER LOAD — Air chamber can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EASY TO ADJUST — Special air fitting resists air leakage and ties into factory system (where applicable) or manually inflates with an air compressor, pair with Monroe air shock accessory and shock air hose AK kits (varies by application)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full-displaced valving on compression and extension cycles for a smooth ride
• BUILT TO LAST — Hardened and precision ground piston rod for consistent performance, sintered iron piston for enhanced durability and longer service life and lubricated air sleeve reduces friction for smooth operation
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
• Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
• Special Air Fitting: Resists air leakage.