axle flip

[poweranger84]

is there anything i need (other than new ubolts) to do an axle flip on my 86 ranger?

 

[Ranger#1]

new perches

 

[poweranger84]

where would i be able to get those from?

 

[Sunk]

Perches can be purchased online from a place like Summit. The 7.5 in your 86 has 2.75" tubes.

Or you can make your own
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/SpringPerches.html

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

if you want weld-on perches, you can re-use the factory ones. cut them off the top of the axle and weld them onto the bottom.

an easier option is an axle flip kit, no messing with pinion angles:

http://www.streetpros.com/product_list/category_id/7/subcategory_id/147/subcategory2_id/113/Suspension-Lowering_Parts-Axle_Flip_Kits

 

[TS6034]

No. Just get the flip brackets from DJM. Unless you are a skilled fabricator/welder, I would not suggest you attempt to relocate the perches.

Besides, the flip brackets are cheap and easy.

 

[ZMan]

No. Just get the flip brackets from DJM. Unless you are a skilled fabricator/welder, I would not suggest you attempt to relocate the perches.

Besides, the flip brackets are cheap and easy.

Quoted for TRUTH. Welding new perches on is 100% NOT NECESSARY!!!!!!

Its called a "flip kit". Quick search for lowering kits on Summit Racing oughta bring them up in a heartbeat.

 

[poweranger84]

what would happen if i flip it without the perches?

 

[doorgunner]

As long as you DON"T drive it -- it'll be o.k. IF you drive it that way----disaster!!

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

what would happen if i flip it without the perches?

As mentioned several times so far - you do not need perches or need to relocate them. This is lowering not lifting. I have had mine flipped for over 2 years now and I used a simple "axle flip kit" from DJM. It is easy to do and the parts are cheap. The kit includes a U shaped bracket that acts as the new perch on the lower side and aligns with the original perch. PLEASE do a bit of research for a flip kit, you can find them on e-bay also. Save yourself some time, money and headache . . .

Here is one from Stillen that includes new u bolts and plates but they are not required. The U shaped brackets are all you really need to do an axle flip . . . Good Luck

CLICK HERE

 

[doorgunner]

So, you DO have to have perches to do it safely--even if u buy a flip kit & use the originalperches to locate the axle properly

the kits looks like a real time-saver......truck looks good!

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

EXTRA NOTE: I just uploaded a Axle Flip Tutorial - Check it out . . .

 

[doorgunner]

I'm on my way

 

[poweranger84]

nah what i was askin was what would it do if i fliped the axle w/o the kit or perches?

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

it would fall off.

seriously, you cant just bolt your springs to the round axle tube...it wont stay put.