Bagged and bodied BII

[constant_projecttruck]

I have a plan to bag and bodydrop a '87 BII. Would it be easier to work with the BII frame or I was thinking of swapping the body onto a ranger frame. I like the idea of the frame swap but would it work better?

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

I'd run a different front clip on your existing frame. something like S10 or Toyota.

 

[mikebolk]

im not sure which one this guy used but i thought you might like to see this...

 

[ZMan]

if you REALLY want to stick with i-beams, then you'll want to put a Ranger 2wd engine crossmember in your B2 frame.

But really, a lot of people like to go with Toyota front clips, or if you feel like spending money you could put a Mustang II suspension in it.

 

[constant_projecttruck]

Thanks for the ideas. I have seen that green B2 and it is slick. I will probably go with the engine cradle/front end idea with the Ranger. I want a 4.0L too so I think that would be the best way to go.

 

[slammedxonair]

Mustang ii and 84-94 toyota pickups have the best geometry. If your going to body drop it I would start there and then build the rest of the chassis out of 2x3 3/16" wall tube. But if you are determinded to keep the I beams get a ranger front clip, DJM beams and use custom made tube brackets or these http://www.illusivefabrications.com...file=product_info&cPath=29_36&products_id=321 I can also put together a custom air kit tailored to your needs as well.

 

[constant_projecttruck]

Thanks slammedx. You're really making the lowriders sections knowledgable. I will not be fabbing a complete frame so a front clip will be grafted on. This is going to be my college project so I have 2 years to get it done. I still have to find a BII and a donor frame.

 

[TS6034]

You don't have to graft a ranger front clip to your existing frame. Just swap out the engine crossmember. A jack between the frame rails may be necessary to get it out and back in. A friend of mine did it with his explorer to make it a 2wd with ranger I beams.

 

[slammedxonair]

I was just gona say I wonder if that would work on an explorer haha. I never thought about it, I allways thought the frames were different widths since the beams were. I'll have to look into that a little bit more when I get my R&D clip back over here from storage. The only other thing I would look into as well is the steering linkages because if they are positioned differently between the 3 trucks it could cause steering issues.

 

[constant_projecttruck]

I will measure up to see if the engine cradle will fit between the frame. I am with with slammed I thought the frames were different as the beams are different.

I will come across the steering issue when I make a decision on the front end set up. I figure if the frames are the same but the beams are different, then I can use the Ranger cradle and the original Bronco steering. I may have to customize the linkage a little but I think it will work.

 

[slammedxonair]

I wold measure the rivits on the bottom of the frame and see if they match up. It is possable that the beams are just a different length but who knows with Ford and there goofy suspension designs except the M2.

 

[CopyKat]

Something to drool over.

 

[constant_projecttruck]

lookin good for sure. I found a donor body and I got it sitting in my shed up north but I still dnt have a frame. I am going to body drop my static ranger this winter I think while it's sitting in my driveway.

 

[slammedxonair]

lol I saved those chassis pics awhile ago I think it was on ebay where I found them lol.

 

[83bagged]

that BII is bagged and bodied on 19's with beams. his bags are on his radius arm

here some more you can drool over MUAHAHHAHA