In this video I will show you how to install Outback Armour suspension into a Mazda BT-50 / Ford Ranger / Ford Territory. I will show you how to select the correctly rated springs, how to install leaf springs, how to install coilover front struts.
Learn how to install the Outback Armour centre bearing spacer kit, see the difference before and after lifting on the centre bearing angles, see the difference on CV angles from lifting the car.
All ride height measurements and CWG measurements, all torque settings for suspension install. Complete guide to 4WD suspension installs.
|| Outback Armour BT-50 / Ranger Suspension ||
https://geni.us/tbt-outbackarmour-bt50
|| Outback Armour Suspension Range ||
https://geni.us/tbt-outback-armour
*⋄⋄⋄ TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ⋄⋄⋄*
▻ Socket & spanner set: https://geni.us/bahco-S106-socket-set
▻ Bottle jack: https://geni.us/tbt-8-ton-bottle-jack
▻ Car stands: https://geni.us/tbt-3-ton-car-stands
▻ Trolley jack: https://geni.us/tbt-3-ton-trolley-jack
▻ Breaker bar: https://geni.us/tbt-breaker-bar-24inch
▻ Breaker bar ratchet head: https://geni.us/tbt-ratchet-head-adapt
▻ 1/2" torque wrench: https://geni.us/tbt-torque-wrench-nm
▻ Knipex 300: https://geni.us/tbt-knipex-86-03-300
▻ Loctite 243: https://geni.us/tbt-loctite-243
▻ Gimpy: https://geni.us/tbt-gimpy-hammer
▻ Pry bars: https://geni.us/tbt-pry-bar-set
▻ Grease gun: https://geni.us/tbt-grease-gun
*=== GEAR I USE TO FILM AND EDIT ===*
*–– CAMERAS & LENSES ––*
▻ Camera 1: https://geni.us/tbt-sony-alpha-a1
▻ Camera 2: https://geni.us/tbt-sony-a7iv
▻ Wide Angle Prime: https://geni.us/tbt-sony-24-gm-prime
▻ Nifty Fifty: https://geni.us/tbt-sony-fe-55mm-f18
▻ Wide Angle Zoom: https://geni.us/tbt-sony-16to35mm-f4
▻ Drone: https://geni.us/tbt-dji-mavic-3-flym
▻ Action Camera: https://geni.us/tbt-gopro-hero-10
*–– AUDIO ––*
▻ Wireless Recorder: https://geni.us/tbt-rode-wireless-go-2
▻ Sound Recorder: https://geni.us/tbt-zoom-h1n
▻ Shotgun Mic (studio): https://geni.us/tbt-rode-videomic-ntg
▻ Lavalier Microphone: https://geni.us/tbt-rode-lavalier-go
*–– EDITING ––*
▻ Laptop: https://geni.us/tbt-macbookpro-m1max
▻ Monitor 1: https://geni.us/tbt-dell-u2720q
▻ Monitor 2: https://geni.us/tbt-benq-ew3270u
▻ Mouse: https://geni.us/tbt-logitech-mxmaster3
▻ Keyboard: https://geni.us/tbt-logitech-mx-keys
*–– LIGHTING ––*
▻ Key Light: https://geni.us/tbt-aputure-p60c
▻ Fill Light: https://geni.us/tbt-neewer-660led
▻ Travel Light: https://geni.us/tbt-aputure-mc
*–– ACCESSORIES & MOUNTS ––*
▻ Camera Bag 1: https://geni.us/tbt-shimoda-action-x50
▻ Camera Bag 2: https://geni.us/tbt-shimoda-explore-35
▻ Gimbal: https://geni.us/tbt-zhiyun-weebill-s
▻ Tripod (Travel): https://geni.us/tbt-3lt-brian-tripod
▻ Tripod (Studio): https://geni.us/tbt-tripod-kfconcept
*=== TABLE OF CONTENTS ===*
00:00 - What this video covers.
01:15 - Basic tools needed.
01:30 - Choosing correct spring rate for front suspension.
02:45 - Comparing Outback Armour front suspension kits.
05:00 - Why I chose adjustable bypass.
05:13 - Issues when lifting the front of the car too much.
06:25 - How to lift your car higher.
06:45 - How much will your car lift at the front?
07:10 - Choosing the correct leaf spring rate for rear suspension.
07:46 - How much will the rear of the car lift?
08:52 - Issues when lifting the rear of the car too much.
09:27 - How much weight I have on the back and being under sprung.
10:25 - Why I am upgrading to progressive bump stops.
11:00 - Components included.
12:26 - Car lift measurements before suspension install.
13:20 - Looking at front suspension parts.
14:20 - Remove sway bar.
15:15 - How to remove front suspension in Ford Ranger / Mazda BT-50.
17:57 - How to remove front bump stop in Ford Ranger / Mazda BT-50.
19:01 - How to install front suspension in Ford Ranger / Mazda BT-50.
22:15 - How to remove rear suspension in Ford Ranger / Mazda BT-50.
24:10 - Remove old bushes, grease new bushes.
24:47 - How to install rear suspension in Ford Ranger / Mazda BT-50.
28:49 - Grease all greasable pins.
29:00 - Setting adjustable bypass settings.
29:41 - How to install centre bearing spacer.
30:43 - Centre bearing angles before / after lift / after spacer install.
31:40 - Ride height and CWG measurements after suspension install.
34:27 - CV angles before and after suspension lift.
34:47 - How much did everything cost?
35:20 - How much more does upgraded 4WD suspension weigh?
36:13 - Install thoughts.
37:59 - Mazda BT-50 build costs & weights.
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