PlumCrazy's Build

[PlumCrazy]

Updates.

I used some aluminum to make an air dam/ shroud to finish my core support.

Here is an updated picture of the puck spacer mount.

And some underhood pics of the core support with everything bolted up

My ABS wheel speed sensor has been screwed up since my wheel bearing went out a while back, so I fixed it the only way I saw fit.
I completely removed my ABS, I opened the wire harness up and traced down all the ABS wires and de-pinned the plugs.

With the ABS pump gone I now have room for this...

I also added a little flap to keep debris from hitting the bottom of the condenser

And I decided add a fire extinguisher to my arsenal of backseat tools

-PlumCrazy

 

[railman]

lookin' really good....

need to road trip down here for a weekend of wheelin'....

l8r, John

 

[PlumCrazy]

lookin' really good....

need to road trip down here for a weekend of wheelin'....

l8r, John

I know. I really need to get and wheel somewhere other than my buddy's woods.lol

-PlumCrazy

 

[1994Rangerxlt]

do uhave problems keeping tha thing aligned mine wont stay aligned i have new everything up front

 

[Ranger44]

I made it a point to search for a truck without front ABS, and disabled the RABS, really has no place on an off-road truck. It can make for some really scary situations.

Good work on the front core support. May be a viable option later on for me.

PM sent.

 

[PlumCrazy]

I finally decided to attack last bit of cancer on the truck.

The paint was bubbled when I bought the truck, and I knew just by the size of it that the was no saving the metal behind it.

I am not a body man by any means, so I have been avoiding this for a long time. I went ahead and poked my finger through it that way there was no going back.lol

I cut out the bad spot.

I cut a good chunk out at the JY and traced out the peice I needed.

Welded in.

The welds had good penatration. I cut the lower support off so mud and salt wont just sit there and rust out again. The bedside is still solid without it.

I didnt get any pictures of primer or Bondo.

I did my best with a rattle can. The color is almost perfect, but I couldnt quite get it smooth out. I wet sanded it and clear coated it from the body line down.

It turned out pretty good and it will be dirty 90% of the time anyway Not bad for 2 hrs work.

-PlumCrazy

 

[railman]

damn good job....especially for 2hrs work....

wanna do my cab corners......

l8r, John

 

[PlumCrazy]

damn good job....especially for 2hrs work....

wanna do my cab corners......

l8r, John

Sure, I will just come down there and weld em in then we can hit the trails.

-PlumCrazy

 

[PlumCrazy]

With the ABS pump gone had room for dual batteries. This what I came up with. I already had an extra Optima red top (side post) so I made it work. Since the batt I already had in the truck was dual terminal I just used the side posts to connect the second batt.

The stock battery tray is a b*tch to get out.lol It is bolted in and then spot welded all over.

After I got it out I made a new tray that would hold two batts side by side. the stock cables still reach perfect with the batt turned 90*. I would really like to get another dual post since they are a squeek shorter and narrower, I think it would look a lot cleaner if they matched, but I couldnt beat the price (free).

I also noticed that my exhuast is starting to melt my fender flare a little. So added a turn down to get the heat away from the body.

Problem.

Solved.

-PlumCrazy

 

[Kyle M.]

Lookin good! I have to give you some credit, you have some good fab skills, all your stuff looks top notch!

 

[Ranger44]

Makes me realize I need a welder.......lol

 

[Spootnuke]

Absolutely beautiful! Ranger FX4 Level 3? Dude, this thing is beasting. Kinda sucks about that drive shaft, but still, everything comes together in a functional method with great organizational and fab skills. I idol people with your mentality and skills. lol. I totally wish I had a 97 now... Good luck man, I hope any new plans for this one come through for you.

 

[railman]

Sure, I will just come down there and weld em in then we can hit the trails.

-PlumCrazy

that would be awesome....i'll even give you the prime spot under the A/C in the camper....

l8r, John

 

[PlumCrazy]

that would be awesome....i'll even give you the prime spot under the A/C in the camper....

l8r, John

I might have to take you up on that offer.lol I go back to school on October, the GF of 4yrs left me, so I have the rest of my summer to make my own plans.

-PlumCrazy

 

[PlumCrazy]

Absolutely beautiful! Ranger FX4 Level 3? Dude, this thing is beasting. Kinda sucks about that drive shaft, but still, everything comes together in a functional method with great organizational and fab skills. I idol people with your mentality and skills. lol. I totally wish I had a 97 now... Good luck man, I hope any new plans for this one come through for you.

Thank you.

-PlumCrazy