Full Width SAS on '90 Danger the 4th

[PlumCrazy]

I will get you these numbers this weekend. My wife is going out of town for 3 days so I will have some free time lol. They are buried in this thread somewhere. I have wanted to clean this thread up anyways.



Also, I have been job hunting. I have had a few second interviews. I am hoping for an offer from one of them today. Looking at a nice pay increase and an 86% decrease in commute lol. Looking at saving $400+/mo just in fuel. That would also mean the dually would become a summer time DD
This will also allow the next rig build to move faster lol

Win, win, win, and win.

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[036speed]

Win, win, win, and win.

Just got word I was chosen over the other 2 engineers. I will have an offer on Monday. Sa-weet!

Not sure what to do though. There is another job I want more. But I wont know anything until the end of next week on that one.

 

[1badexplorer]

That's great congrads man. I wish my new job search would progress as quickly.

 

[wizkid00104]

Just got word I was chosen over the other 2 engineers. I will have an offer on Monday. Sa-weet!

Not sure what to do though. There is another job I want more. But I wont know anything until the end of next week on that one.

Congrats! I wouldn't setter for anything less than $1..... Billion. And tell them you want a company truck and a gas card!


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[90jurassic2]

I know this really late, but I'm just now getting to doing my SAS project. I'm doing the same setup as you, but with a ford 9 from a 78 f-150. How far out did you have to space your front coil buckets on your ranger frame to match the axle's width?

 

[036speed]

I know this really late, but I'm just now getting to doing my SAS project. I'm doing the same setup as you, but with a ford 9 from a 78 f-150. How far out did you have to space your front coil buckets on your ranger frame to match the axle's width?

Mine was different per side. I used stock 79 F150 coil buckets and spaced them out with c-channel. That is what I had sitting around. The drivers side needed 2 pieces of channel so it was about 3-3.25" off the frame. The passenger side needed one section, so it was about 1.5-1.75" from the frame. It was bulky and heavy, but it worked.

If I were ever to do it again, I would make my own coil buckets as needed instead of spacing OEM ones off the frame. Something similar to these but not adjustable:
http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Adjustable-Coil-Buckets_p_1183.html

 

[90jurassic2]

Thank you. I just need something that works right now, so I'll probably try and go pick up some f150 buckets and do what you did.

 

[PlumCrazy]

Thank you. I just need something that works right now, so I'll probably try and go pick up some f150 buckets and do what you did.

Keep your coil buckets Ranger width and modify your lower seats to match. It will flex wayyy better and put less stress on the frame.

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[Dugan]

Just got word I was chosen over the other 2 engineers. I will have an offer on Monday. Sa-weet!

Not sure what to do though. There is another job I want more. But I wont know anything until the end of next week on that one.

So did ya get it or not? haha.. you can tell them your between two offers and if you can have a week to decide.. Thats common and not frowned upon... also you could barter between the two for top spot

 

[036speed]

So did ya get it or not? haha.. you can tell them your between two offers and if you can have a week to decide.. Thats common and not frowned upon... also you could barter between the two for top spot

Yes, I did get the job. My last day here is Friday and I start the new one on Monday. The last 3 weeks have been rough. They are both fighting hard for me. I have never been in this situation. I am not one to brag, but I am looking at some large salary increases. Its crazy lol. But I think I am ultimately going to try the new job. I really have not decided yet. I need to leave this union shop. No offense to you union guys.
The new job is strictly design engineering in a completely different industry. I am leaving a project manager/engineer position. It will be a big change.

 

[wizkid00104]

The last 3 weeks have been rough. They are both fighting hard for me. I have never been in this situation. Its crazy lol.

How does it feel to be a hot chick??? Lmao

Congrats on the new job. Did you go back and forth to keep getting your pay bumped up?


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[PlumCrazy]

I tell you what. If you dont like the new job....I trade you.

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[Dugan]

Did you go back and forth to keep getting your pay bumped up?

Yea I hope you did, engineers are a hot commodity including one that can deal with union.. trust me I know.. I get along better with them than my own engineering kind.. haha.

Im in design engineering right now... its boring AF in a nuclear plant.. just a heads up

 

[036speed]

How does it feel to be a hot chick??? Lmao
Congrats on the new job. Did you go back and forth to keep getting your pay bumped up?

HAHA. I am engineer. I like to stay in my little box and work alone. Not used to this.

But yes, I was looking at a $7k raise. Now I am looking at 12k plus another week of vacation...

Yea I hope you did, engineers are a hot commodity including one that can deal with union.. trust me I know.. I get along better with them than my own engineering kind.. haha.

Im in design engineering right now... its boring AF in a nuclear plant.. just a heads up

HAHA, yeah, not gonna lie, I do get along with the union guys better than the other engineers. My redneck/car side of me helps in that department. I just struggle with their work ethic. I am currently in the steel industry. Due dates are CRITICAL.

I told them I was a hands on guy and wont be able to work on a PC, 8+ hrs a day, over and over. I do like computers, but not that much. With the new job, I will be traveling around the lower 48, 3-5 days a month. The younger engineers say it works out well. Its a break that comes in at just the right time. We shall see.

I tell you what. If you don't like the new job....I trade you.

 

[Dugan]

HAHA, yeah, not gonna lie, I do get along with the union guys better than the other engineers. My redneck/car side of me helps in that department. I just struggle with their work ethic. I am currently in the steel industry. Due dates are CRITICAL.

I told them I was a hands on guy and wont be able to work on a PC, 8+ hrs a day, over and over. I do like computers, but not that much. With the new job, I will be traveling around the lower 48, 3-5 days a month. The younger engineers say it works out well. Its a break that comes in at just the right time. We shall see.
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Yep, I use to bribe them at the coal plant with lunch to help me push stuff forward.. again once they heard of an engineer that could build cars/trucks etc they were my best friends. Yea I want hands on, but I cant complain with the job I have its boring but it pays the bills and I just got a new car and house.. Cant complain there. 12k bump.... didnt you just graduate like 2 years ago? damn you.. Im not near 100k yet but hopefully within the next 5 I will be