Rat Ranger Build

[chvlfrk]

Update 4-11-09

Was a busy-beaver today:

Rear suspension mod done with the exception of weldin the spring perches once I get the pinion angle set & get my new shackles......

Rear crossmember removed, notched rear frame horns, installed 2X4 tubin to rigid it up, and made shackle mounts out of black pipe that fit some bushings I found:

BUKOO room for Pro Street tires now:

Done for now:

 

[doorgunner]

looks like the beaver worked his tail off (cudn't hep myself)

great pics

appreciate u takin the time to show the S.N. members how to do it

 

[chvlfrk]

Yep!

looks like the beaver worked his tail off (cudn't hep myself)

Ya, you could definitely say that!

great pics

Not really, my camera shot some fuzzy ones, PMO when I went to download em, but sure as heck wasn't takin it back apart for a reshoot..

appreciate u takin the time to show the S.N. members how to do it

Ummm.............who are the S.N. members???

I always try to take plenty of pics of my projects........for showin off & helpin others that are attemptin similar mods.

 

[Roger]

Are you going to gusset those shackle mount bushings on the frame horns? Or box them in somehow?

 

[chvlfrk]

Ummm.........

Are you going to gusset those shackle mount bushings on the frame horns? Or box them in somehow?

Don't plan too, as the are welded to 1/4" angle iron, and then the angle iron is welded to the rear crossmember.......

 

[Roger]

Didn't see the angle. I always think offroad overkill though.

 

[doorgunner]

S.N. members.......

BDAB's quote (originally from 86ford)

"If you are here long enough you will know what members
belong in a special needs program for RBV's"

(still figurin out how to put somebody's quote in my reply:hence:just plain stupied

I finally found a sub-forum home(S.N.)

 

[RangerFabWorks]

S.N. members.......

BDAB's quote (originally from 86ford)

"If you are here long enough you will know what members
belong in a special needs program for RBV's"

(still figurin out how to put somebody's quote in my reply:hence:just plain stupied
I finally found a sub-forum home(S.N)

its simple door gunner, under the post you want you will see the quote button. click this and it will automatically quote this in you message. then you just type whatcha want under it.

 

[doorgunner]

its simple door gunner, under the post you want you will the a quote button. click this and it will automatically quote this in you message. then you just type whatcha want under it.

Let's see how many tries this takes...

Edit: it's a miracle....thanks blackwidow....thanks chvlfrk for lettin me jihak your thread for a sec

 

[chvlfrk]

Update 4-12-09

Installed my shackles today:

SURVEY SAYS: WHOLOTTA ROOM for more tire inside the wheelwell

But as most know with mods, things don't always go your way.......for my setup, I'm gonna have to fab up some shock mounts, as I can't use the original ones as expected....no biggy, AIN'T THE FIRST TIME!

 

[constant_projecttruck]

I like it...so with the rat rod are you goin for a gasser look. It would be super cool to have an old gasser look to a ranger. Raise the front and put a straight axle under it??? Plus lots of room for fender well headers. Think about it! hahaha NICE F**KING RIDE!!

 

[chvlfrk]

Well...........

Don't suppose you have a part number? I'm using Tundra springs. THey certainly have an arch to them, and I can get rid of blocks. By using a shackle mounted under the frame gives me some lift too. But I wanted the springs closer together to allow more travel at the wheels... At least, thats the current plan...

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Base PN# 5775

 

[doorgunner]

I still say that's one high class .....R-A-T-R-O-DDD

x-c-lint pics.....(it's ashamed 245's are the widest i can put in my '36 rear fenders)

 

[Tex62]

Looks like an awesome idea. How much is it going to pick up the rear running the springs like that? Considered doing it before myself

 

[Roger]

Thanks for the PN... Awesome. Kinda makes me want to do one too...