1993 Splash build

[PlumCrazy]

I know the two holes are closer together on my 75 EB lower buckets. The ones on my 78 were about 1/2" further apart.

-PlumCrazy

 

[88_Eddie]

Well here's my problem. The EB coil diameter is too large. There's not enough clearance on the beam to center the coil over the stud.

I have two options:

1.) Cut & clearance beam and reweld
2.) Make a spacer plate (1" tall) to get the desired clearance

Option 1 would be the the most Ideal bc I dont want to go any taller than I have to. Im just kind of on the edge of cutting up my beams and replating them with 1/4"

Option 2 is easier but like stated above, I dont want or need the extra lift I'd gain.

Need some help here guys. What should I do?

Oh and here's my conversion Idea for the EB lower coil mounting

my recomendation would be to scrap the TTB build and go with rockwells and 40's.....but that's just me

 

[brinker88]

my recomendation would be to scrap the TTB build and go with rockwells and 40's.....but that's just me

I cant begin to justify having that large of a truck. Plus, doesnt your wiener all but dissapear once you go past a 35?

 

[88_Eddie]

no, it only disappears if you use a sports car to make up for wiener size. you know, like a corvette or a ferrari

 

[RangerSVT]

Coming along good. I would take and make that adapter using at least a 2" diameter .250 wall pipe/tube for better support. You can always cut half a coil to lower your stance...

SVT

 

[brinker88]

I've got big rig alignment collars 3/8" thick x 1" tall

 

[adsm08]

I cant begin to justify having that large of a truck. Plus, doesnt your wiener all but dissapear once you go past a 35?

Well, I usually go with a 32 or 34 (depending on material) and it is no where near disappearing. I don't think 35 is going to be the line.

Sometimes I feel like I'm living that one Larry the Cable Guy joke.

 

[hockeyryan]

i ordered lower buckets from thatguy
he built me some and shipped then

 

[brinker88]

Okay, photo sluts, here's the progress I made today. Got all my new brake lines ran, coil buckets welded and installed, drop brackets installed, shock towers installed, passenger beam clearanced, and the front axle/radius arms installed. There's going to be a LOT of flex. With the arms and beams installed, the knuckle lays on the floor, leaving 26.5" of room for the coil Im going to need longer shocksor limiting straps........I also have to remake my crossmember. There's not enough room for the driveshaft to drop. Lesson learned.

Enjoy:

 

[RangerSVT]

Looks good so far! Major props...


SVT

 

[brinker88]

Thanks dude! It's all because of this site. I would have never come up w/ these ideas. I'm not gwaii lol

 

[adsm08]

I'm not gwaii lol

I need to get him to come help me rebuild my cab.

 

[brinker88]

Lol it would end up being part cadillac, bronco II, jeep, and VW. Garunteed.

 

[adsm08]

Well I might consider putting a B2 body on the Ranger and bobbing the bed if I find out I need a cab.

87 Sport Trac!!

 

[brinker88]

^ Lol hell yea. That'd be interesting to say the least.