1996 Ford Ranger Frozen Suspension?

1996 FORD RANGER
128,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DUTCHKID
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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.
Jan 22, 2008 at 12:19 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If the shocks havent been replaced yet...now would be good!
Jan 22, 2008 at 12:30 AM
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DUTCHKID
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[quote:59eb5e4a5f="merlin2021"]If the shocks havent been replaced yet...now would be good![/quote:59eb5e4a5f]

Forgive me if I sound dumb, but what is on the rear and on the front, shocks, struts, springs? Thanks!
Jan 22, 2008 at 12:58 AM
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MERLIN2021
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well when I say replace Shocks, you have shocks! The suspension is front coil/shocks rear leaf/shocks


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


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

Jan 22, 2008 at 2:23 AM
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