Shock Tower Tabs

[FredDoug]

I didn't take any pictures of this specific issue when I ran into it, but I ended up buying the 4" rough country lift and began the installation this last weekend. Lots of fun later, as I was installing the new springs, I realized the tab that is bent outward to lock the OEM springs into the top of the tower was broken off on the passenger side. And on the other side, despite repeated attempts, it seems like the thicker rough country coils wouldn't lock into the tower. It doesn't seem like they're going to just nonchalantly fall out per se but I definitely don't want that to be on option for them to just exit the towers somehow. Would anyone that has had experience with larger coils care to lend some advice of what you did or if I should've be worried about it at all?

 

[Uncle Gump]

These are for a full size but would most likely work.

1980-96 Ford Coil Spring Retainer - 7C2Z-5B300-A - Broncograveyard.com

shop.broncograveyard.com

 

[FredDoug]

Thanks Uncle Gump, might grab that or I just happened to run into this when I looked up the spring retainers.

Coil Spring Retainer - The Ranger Station

The front coil springs on your Ford Ranger sit up inside of the coil bucket over a couple of ears, tabs, or whatever you want to call them. They keep the coil from popping out sideways. Ford didn’t design these … Continued

www.therangerstation.com

 

[Uncle Gump]

I like the metal retainer clip better...

Something about the hose clamp. Trail repair... yes. When installing a new lift... not so much.

 

[FredDoug]

Haha, ya, I think I'll stick with the retainer clip too, but thought it was interesting being listed in the tech library on the ranger station.

 

[jbbarrus]

I didn't take any pictures of this specific issue when I ran into it, but I ended up buying the 4" rough country lift and began the installation this last weekend. Lots of fun later, as I was installing the new springs, I realized the tab that is bent outward to lock the OEM springs into the top of the tower was broken off on the passenger side.

Mine are broken off too. That's what I was looking for today. Thanks to anyone who provided help!

JB