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5x4.5....16.5" rims?????????
Custom ordered, Unique Wheel company. I think $80 a piece, not too bad considering at the time I ordered them they were only $20 more a piece than most steel wheels
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yeah, i'd get those stock axles as far away from that vehicle as possible. if you want a low COG, i'd just throw some 4" springs on there while you're installing the 8.8/d35....you could use exploder springs and some lift shackles for the rear. then cut the fenders if needed.
looks cool tho
I have a wrecked 93 4dr, I'll have to ask what my brother used (I know axles are gone he has them on his 89), maybe I can still get leafs. You're referring to rear only correct? I have access for 4" and 6" coils also, I dont remember which ones were best on the dirt.
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95936
Check this out. Some things came up and he had to put off his build, but there is enough there to give you an idea or two. But you definitely need to get rid of the stock axles.
-Jester
I seen this thread, I backed out when I spotted SAS, I hadn't quite planned on that yet. I think he's doing more body work than I ever wanted to think about
I'm still reading his on pirate, looks like the rear may not be out of my scope for body work if I can reuse the factory wheel tubs, just enhance them.
I'd go with the Dana 35/44 hybrid TTB so it'll bolt up stock and give you the best of both worlds in strength.
The rear should be a cut down ford 9 inch. I think you can get custom housings and axles for pretty cheap with a junkyard thrid member... make sure you get a nodular one, the tech library has everything you need to know and look for when you're searching around.
I'd also go with a body lift before going with a suspension lift... body lifts are cheaper and 3 inches is safe, stable, and won't require you to modify your wiring (at least on the ranger it doesn't) Hope this helps.
Is the 35/44 TTB in a writeup or the tech library?
Hey ya know, the body lift might be right up my alley, I've been bouncing around in this thing out by the house, so far it does quite a bit of what my brothers 89 does, he's basically the bench mark since he has the winch
I may be able to locate a 9" thats not being used. I think its the one under my 67 fairlane is the wrong one for that car anyway. I have no problem using a 8.8 though.
I did a 4" long arm lift on mine and went with 35's, so with a little more fender trimming than I did, you should clear those 36's no problem. Basically, I cut out the entire factory flare, so approximately 3-4". I'm running the 2.9 with 4.56's and it does alright, nothing to write home about. Once it's in 4lo it's all good though. For you, I'd go at least 5.13
I may also be able to repair the long arms I've found, need to ask brothers friend if he wants them first.
All in all
- Steal the 93 exploder rear leafs
- Grab the 4" springs, research 35/44 hybrid, also long arms with the hybrid?
- Weigh options of 9" rear cut down
I do hope to steal the 4.0 out of the exploder too.
So much coming at me at once, hard to be sure I got it all in. Thanks guys
best response I've gotten yet.
Oh and so ya don't razz me too much, I got tired of the stock almost bald tires going flat on me every couple weeks. These hold air, and well of course I cant resist a little bit of playing.
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