finally got some pics... what do ya think?

[c_note]

can you still use the 5x4.5 bolt pattern with the new knuckles?

sorry bud, i must have missed ur post. i cannot use 5 on 4.5 with the knuckes. the hubs use a different mounting bolt pattern... well im sure i could machine an adapter but it would be pointless.

WOW! Couldn't of said it better! I have always thought the same thing.
Can't wait to build my ranger up like yours, great work!

thanks man! im sure ive mensioned it before but i think id rather go a-arm long travel!

 

[Bennybooster]

Hey I know its a old post but what is the model of seats in your rig?

 

[Josh40601]

where the hell you been hiding brother!? Anything else done to the Ranger?

 

[c_note]

Hey I know its a old post but what is the model of seats in your rig?

they are the Beard Racing Enduro seats. thy are pretty comfortable and i do recommend. they are expensive tho. close to $500 a piece but i got them for $350 the pair.

where the hell you been hiding brother!? Anything else done to the Ranger?

here n there. im in Virginia now. i just went to northern Va yesterday to pick up some 37s. spent $225 on 3 MTRs with 90% tread.

ur truck looks good! where the hell u at these days?

 

[sohc86-06]

awsome work on your rig good job

 

[Josh40601]

here n there. im in Virginia now. i just went to northern Va yesterday to pick up some 37s. spent $225 on 3 MTRs with 90% tread.

I hate you...

ur truck looks good! where the hell u at these days?

Still in California. Hating it still. Moving back to KY in October though, so thats what I am looking forward too.

Thanks for the comment brother. It still needs a good amount of work. Taking it to the Hammers in February for KOH. I wont run the Hammer trails, but I will take on some of the JV trails out there.

 

[c_note]

got my shift knobs up for grabs.

heres the link.

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/classifieds/showentry.php?e=652

 

[bobbywalter]

i have been waiting for you to actually flog the balls off of the fawker and sifting through the aftermath....start entertaining the thought of putting a 60 in it.


very surprised you did not truss it heavily yet.

well trussed(light as possible)with some sort of 35 spline locker and cv shafts would make it a killer upgrade. the incrementation to get to this point is astounding. your luck of trade and wheel and deal to keep the hit off your pocket is something to be envious of for sure...


i know i would fold that axle up like a cheap lawn chair, so i am surprised its not tweaked yet. hats off to you

 

[Josh40601]

Bobby brings up a very good point.... Where the hell are your wheeling pics????

 

[bobbywalter]

he hasnt had it where he could get stupid with it.


my point is what i know of the ext cabs quirks, the rubi axles still need trussing


with some 35 spline cv shafts a 44 keeps weight down and strength up....friggen 60 is expensive to maintain if you get mud invasion frequently and they are waaaaayyy heavy.

if my rig was locked my frame would have folded up some time back....


i have considered a hybrid axle....my unsprung is ridiculous.

 

[Josh40601]

The 07 up Rubi axle needs trussing, but C-note is running an 03, and one of my best friends has a 97 TJ with 03 rubi axles in it and he goes ANYWHERE in that and it isn't trussed.

I know i am keeping my 44 up front, just going to 3/4 ton spindles, high steer, and RCV axles, along with a truss. Be just as strong as a 60 and not the size of Rosanne

 

[c_note]

i have been waiting for you to actually flog the balls off of the fawker and sifting through the aftermath....start entertaining the thought of putting a 60 in it.


very surprised you did not truss it heavily yet.

well trussed(light as possible)with some sort of 35 spline locker and cv shafts would make it a killer upgrade. the incrementation to get to this point is astounding. your luck of trade and wheel and deal to keep the hit off your pocket is something to be envious of for sure...


i know i would fold that axle up like a cheap lawn chair, so i am surprised its not tweaked yet. hats off to you

well i havent had a chance to do jack out here. ive played around in a few puddles but nothing worthy of taking a few shots.

the ball joints are the weak point on these axles. they tend to seperate very easily. other than that, i have no complaints. but i have upgraded this axles as much as i can think is possible besides trussing the hell out of it. ive got the chevy 6 lug big bearing spindles on it with the Reid Racing knuckles.

hopefully Josh is up for a trip to Ocotillo Wells or somewhere around there when i get back to SoCal this summer. ill be wheelin the shit out of it and for sure will be breaking something for ya Bobby

for the record, ive started designing machining my own suspension joints since the Rubicon Express joints that i bought are shit quality and pretty small. maybe a rear 4 link project in the future if i can get a deal on rear coilovers or a decent set of airshocks. well see!

 

[Josh40601]

hopefully Josh is up for a trip to Ocotillo Wells or somewhere around there when i get back to SoCal this summer. ill be wheelin the shit out of it and for sure will be breaking something for ya Bobby

Oh he will be willing the piss out of it. If he doesn't, I'll point and call him names Then my ol lady will point and call him names.

BTW, Ocotillo in the summer??? Are you high??? Corral Canyon or Big Bear my friend. To hell with 120 degrees

 

[c_note]

its time to start buying some steering components for this beast. looking at getting a steering assist setup for now. on to some more research.

 

[jonboyedge]

hey man. i have been a ranger guy for quite some time now. I am looking into doing the same thing you have done with your rig. you think you might could send me some detailed pics of the suspension on the front? that would be awesome. if you could sending it to my email would be awesome. My email is jonboyedge@yahoo.com. any info on the SAS u have would be awesome too man. THANKS A TON BRO!!!!