Tech Library update?

**brinker88** · 07-11-2012, 09:05 AM

I've been working on my radius arms now for quite some time. I've asked numerous people here on the site for information which was promptly given to me, for which I am gracious.

The extended arms I'm building are out of 2x2 square tubing, which seem extremely popular but is not illustrated as an option in the tech library (Get more wheel travel) in Flexing your TTB.

Is this something that we could get together and add all of our ideas to update the tech library?

**88_Eddie** · 07-11-2012, 09:08 AM

i think it's a good idea. i had to use several different threads for reference when i built mine. then added several SWAGs of my own (scientific wild ass guesses). one article in the tech library could make it a lot easier.

**brinker88** · 07-11-2012, 09:24 AM

For example, I'm putting a bend in the arms so I eliminate the rubbing problems. The bend is at 6" past where I cut the OEM radius arm off at. Far as I can tell, the bend is approximately 10-15 degrees. I will upload photos of everything I've done including dimensions of my frame mounts.

**Jim Oaks** · 07-20-2012, 01:30 PM

If you make some, post photos.

**brinker88** · 07-20-2012, 01:54 PM

Will do, sir! Im documenting every step of my build, so, take whatever you'd please, or I'll bundle it into a nice little writeup when I'm done.

**kryptonitecb** · 07-20-2012, 02:16 PM

A good addition would also be the brake pedal rod adjustment when you go to 4wheel disk. I had to dig deep and found an old thread for that one.

Sent from the road while ignoring traffic

**brinker88** · 07-20-2012, 02:42 PM

Saw that too. It IS in the tech library though.

Under brakes. Explorer disc brake swap.

http://www.4x4central.com/discswap.html <=== That is the direct link from the tech library.

**brinker88** · 08-11-2012, 08:08 PM

I'll be making my writeup here in the next month. Keep an eye on my build thread for daily updates! It's comin together finally!

**brinker88** · 08-13-2012, 06:32 AM

Now that I think of it, I dont see a 1 piece driveshaft swap for 97 and down x-cabs...

07-11-2012, 09:05 AM	#1
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brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,247 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	For example, I'm putting a bend in the arms so I eliminate the rubbing problems. The bend is at 6" past where I cut the OEM radius arm off at. Far as I can tell, the bend is approximately 10-15 degrees. I will upload photos of everything I've done including dimensions of my frame mounts. __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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07-20-2012, 01:30 PM	#4
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07-20-2012, 01:54 PM	#5
brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,247 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	Will do, sir! Im documenting every step of my build, so, take whatever you'd please, or I'll bundle it into a nice little writeup when I'm done. __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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07-20-2012, 02:16 PM	#6
kryptonitecb Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Year: 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver, trail ready Posts: 990 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	A good addition would also be the brake pedal rod adjustment when you go to 4wheel disk. I had to dig deep and found an old thread for that one. Sent from the road while ignoring traffic
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07-20-2012, 02:42 PM	#7
brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,247 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	Saw that too. It IS in the tech library though. Under brakes. Explorer disc brake swap. http://www.4x4central.com/discswap.html <=== That is the direct link from the tech library. __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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08-11-2012, 08:08 PM	#8
brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,247 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	I'll be making my writeup here in the next month. Keep an eye on my build thread for daily updates! It's comin together finally! __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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08-13-2012, 06:32 AM	#9
brinker88 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Williamsport, Pa Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Weekend Warrior Posts: 3,247 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (8)	Now that I think of it, I dont see a 1 piece driveshaft swap for 97 and down x-cabs... __________________ Obsession is a word justifying your insanity. We ARE the 4x4%. Build Thread
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