1996 Ford Ranger Frozen Suspension?

Tiny
DUTCHKID
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  • 1996 FORD RANGER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 128,000 MILES
I live in Iowa and it has been very cold recently. I have had my truck for a number of years now and have never had this problem. It acts as if my rear suspension is frozen or locked and makes it a very bumpy and bouncy ride with every bump in the road. How can I get this fixed or is this just a factor of living in the balmy state of Iowa during the winter? Sometimes it comes out of its "frozen" state and is bearable, but this morning was terrible with how bouncy and bumpy my ride into work was.
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 8:19 AM

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Tiny
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If the shocks havent been replaced yet. Now would be good!
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 8:30 AM
Tiny
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Forgive me if I sound dumb, but what is on the rear and on the front, shocks, struts, springs? Thanks!
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 8:58 AM
Tiny
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Well when I say replace Shocks, you have shocks! The suspension is front coil/shocks rear leaf/shocks


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_FrontSusp_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_RearSusp_1.jpg

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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 AT 10:23 AM

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