Crawlin's Build Thread

[crawlin91]

ordering new leaves from skyjacker, 6" soft coil springs and an extreme drop pitman arm I wanna get this project moving.

 

[Ranger44]

That's the way to do it!

 

[crawlin91]

Need 4.56's and a selectable locker for this pig to match the front.

 

[crawlin91]

I started ripping into the new d35. I got the rigged(welded) knuckle ready to come off on one side. Also went to throw on new manual hubs(on my trucks axle), didnt have a magnet so I couldnt get the key out. Think i may wait anyways and do new ball joints, u-joints and bearings... couldnt hurt to have it all set up and working well for when I get it lifted and go wheeling. Id feel stupid if I did all that work and had a ball joint or something go out on the trail.

 

[mkpecor]

that would be the smart thing to do. i cant wait to see it done. i love lifted super cabs.

 

[crawlin91]

Well the old knuckles are off. lost a snap ring in the process, heard one "ping" before it rolled out into the yard for good.

 

[engdept]

You should get the steering knuckles off a '94-'97 Ranger. They have the bolt on 2 piston brake calipers instead of the slide 1 piston caliper.

If you decide you don't want 4.56 gears, I will buy the Dana 35 gears from ya!

 

[crawlin91]

You should get the steering knuckles off a '94-'97 Ranger. They have the bolt on 2 piston brake calipers instead of the slide 1 piston caliper.

If you decide you don't want 4.56 gears, I will buy the Dana 35 gears from ya!

seems like a good idea. will the pads and discs I have work with that setup? and is it a bolt in swap? Also what is the benefit?

 

[Ranger44]

They are the 95'-97'.

You'll need the steering knuckles, brackets, calipers, and pads.

Your current rotors will work. They show the same part # anyways.

You're steering linkage will work on the newer knuckles.

You may need new brake lines......but most likely your's should work.

The 2 piston calipers will offer a more consistent braking. Maybe offer a little advantage.

I picked up another set recently, after the first set was stolen along with a bunch of scrap. I'll be putting them on when the truck get a lift.

 

[crawlin91]

I like the idea of better braking power, especially since I am putting on bigger tires, but thats a mod that I will do down the road. I got brand new pads with this axle that I want to wear out first.

Got bored last night so I played with the sawzall. 60/40 bench style to buckets. What do you think?
Before

After

 

[PaleBlue90]

I like the idea of better braking power, especially since I am putting on bigger tires, but thats a mod that I will do down the road. I got brand new pads with this axle that I want to wear out first.

Got bored last night so I played with the sawzall. 60/40 bench style to buckets. What do you think?
Before

After

you kno whats funny? i got that same cup holder, i just used a hacksaw to make it work for me

 

[crawlin91]

should have the loot to "finish" soon. In the mean time needing something to work on I removed my stabilizer bar, a little more body roll but not horrible. Also removed my spare tire carrier and have been brainstorming ways to mount one in the bed. Then I cleaned the carb/filter on the dirtbike (xr50 with a 88cc big bore kit and other extras, ever gone 50mph on a rollerskate?) and went and tore the sh*t out of my neighborhood. Kinda scary on asphalt with knobby tires, rear end wants to slide out.

 

[danger88ranger]

should have the loot to "finish" soon. In the mean time needing something to work on I removed my stabilizer bar, a little more body roll but not horrible. Also removed my spare tire carrier and have been brainstorming ways to mount one in the bed. Then I cleaned the carb/filter on the dirtbike (xr50 with a 88cc big bore kit and other extras, ever gone 50mph on a rollerskate?) and went and tore the sh*t out of my neighborhood. Kinda scary on asphalt with knobby tires, rear end wants to slide out.

Ohh but their so much fun

This is the same bike before it blew up

Now with a 125 motor, long travel front end and swingarm.....and yea i know the rear shock is way too long

Vid of that bike and a few others too

 

[crawlin91]

Danger88ranger-that is a sweet bike. Im still running the stock swingarm + i-shock myself for now. I have two, the other which is mainly stock besides a bar kit and some homebrew mods to the airfilter and carb, but I want to do a 125cc and 4spd clutch eventually.

heres my beast

and a few from when my bikes lived in the house...redneck

 

[danger88ranger]

Im still running the stock swingarm + i-shock myself for now.

Thats funny, i ran the same setup. I really liked it stock till my buddy bought a built bike, then i had to build mine. Makes the landings a bit softer on those big doubles.