i beams


97_ranger_baged

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1997
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i am puting air bags on my ranger and i wanted to if i could drill through the i beam to put a bolt though it to bolt the bracket for the air bag on if any one has any information on this please let me know i9 am trying to get this done asap.thank you





97 ford ranger
2 wheel drive
3.0l
atomatic
 
Are you using stock I beams or aftermarket drop beams ?
I have yet to deal with bagged I beams, but I do know that most people put their bags on the radius arms with the kit you can get from suicidedoors.com.
Just a thought.... But I do not see anything srong with drilling a hole through it, just make sure it is going to be stron afterwards.
 
You don't want to drill through the i-beam. Here's an example of the brackets i made for the i-beam, and the modified upper bracket for the frame. All the additional cutting and bracing is to lay out on 20's. The shock mounts utilize the sway bar for the bottom mount.
i beams

i beams

i beams

i beams
 
You'll also have to notch the frame for the tie rod and box it in with steel plate. Also to lay out you'll need a radius arm crossmember and transmission crossmember.
 
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