7.5L_STX: SAS, Big Block Swap

[MountainMike]

finally some progress. keep it up bud!

^That^

 

[7.5L_STX]

well the steering is now done . next up is making a track bar bracket. i will have some pics up of both when its done.

on a side note, it feels so good to actually see some progress on this beast.

 

[Josh40601]

One thing I didn't do when making my track bar mount was to tie it into the frame from more than one point.

Here are a couple pictures of what I am talking about.

Here is mine...

Here is one that is done correctly

This is Kyle M's track bar mount. Notice how it is gusseted on one side, welded to the side and bottom of the frame, then another support is crossed over to the crossmember. The Ranger frame is weaker than the track rod needs it to be, and the steering will "push" the track rod off the frame by ripping out around the welds.

Here is another one

Just don't want anyone to make the same mistake i did. Looks great brother.

 

[7.5L_STX]

i think i want to make mine bolt on, i really dont like welding to the frame. and connecting it to the other frame rail looks like a good idea, something i wouldnt have thought of. i can tell the mount is going to need to be really strong, especially with my wide tires. after i got the drag link in i thought cool, ill be able to turn it. no dice, the whole frame just moves over the axle when i turn the wheel lol.

 

[Boggin]

hahaha nice

 

[7.5L_STX]

well i got a little bit of work done today, i got my coil bucket cut and braced and my shock mount done:

and heres my steering setup (yes the drag link is cut and sleeved) and the track bar isnt hooked up yet, im gonna wait until the engines in and the truck settles, and those coil mounts are only half done, there will be another piece of 1/4 inch plate coming from those plates down to the axle.

she doesnt seem to want to flex, just wait until theres a 700+ pound chunk of cast iron on there lol.

 

[Boggin]

awesome! is this the truck you used to plow snow with? or am i thinking abotu a different member lol

 

[Josh40601]

you're missing a lugnut

 

[7.5L_STX]

awesome! is this the truck you used to plow snow with? or am i thinking abotu a different member lol

your thinkin of somebody else

you're missing a lugnut

missin 2 actually

i knew someone would point that out sooner or later lol

 

[ChrisR1S]

EB Coils?

 

[7.5L_STX]

ranger coils, but im almost positive im gonna need some stiffer ones once the 460 is in.

 

[gwaii]

lots left to do,but every thing you get done is one step closer.keep plugging away,she's getting there.

 

[Josh40601]

so what motor are you putting in it now?

 

[feellnfroggy]

If you posted it i couldnt find it, what kinda tires you running? Them looks awesome.

 

[7.5L_STX]

lots left to do,but every thing you get done is one step closer.keep plugging away,she's getting there.

exactly, if i looked at the whole list of things left to do on this thing i would go Nuts!! su im taking my time and doing 1 thing at a time and its turning out better that way.

so what motor are you putting in it now?

Big Block 460, i believe theres a pic of it on page 1 or 2. plus its in the thread name lol.

If you posted it i couldnt find it, what kinda tires you running? Them looks awesome.

i believe that infos on page 3(?) but they are 35/14.50/17 goodyear wrangler #1's. they say for race use only on the side but besides them wearing really really fast ive always had good luck with em. plus they throw a mean roost

more pics to come soon! and gwaii, i may nee some pointers on metal working pretty soon.