Project 4x4 Commuter Mazda

[kris97ranger]

dont know about your steering delemas but i suggest paint your hubs black as well. everything is all blacked out and looks good then theres this grey thing right in the middle

 

[legoms013]

Here's an idea on how a Super_Runner Steering kit could look on my pickup.

Maybe third time is a charm?

TRE setup a la Stonecrusher style --> 1 ton Stock style --> 1 ton Super-Runner

Here are the angles, with a non-modified and modified centerlink (I won't drop the centerlink pivots down more than 2", any more than that is askin' for problems).

Going to leave the Superlift steering kit mostly unmodified....only going to ream the centerlink for the 1 ton taper. Later down the road I will cut the TRE off the centerlink when its worn out, and either tap it for a RBV TRE or for a chevy TRE.

If the bumpsteer makes the driving experience worse than it is now, I'll modify the centerlink down 2", thus flattening out the tierods.

Not going to use the Superlift Tie rods (I can't really with my reamed knuckles anyway). Instead going to have some new ones made to accept chevy TRE's.

This is the plan...all I need is:
Superlift Super-Runner Kit $466
Standard Drop pitman arm $75 or less
Tie-Rods made $60 plus tubing so around $100
1 RH Chevy TRE $30

I coulda had an SAS by now with all the money I've spent on steering...

 

[escort_gts]

Now, what to do with that gawdawful chrome rear bumper....

What are the first 4 letters on the DOT code? Its hard to make out.

 

[legoms013]

Its BFYL CF ######

 

[4.0B2]

they should really use freaking black weights on black rims... lol

 

[legoms013]

they should really use freaking black weights on black rims... lol

Seriously....its one of those little things that keeps me up and night...along with the fact I can't find one of my sockets so there is an empty spot in the tray.

 

[4.0B2]

Seriously....its one of those little things that keeps me up and night...along with the fact I can't find one of my sockets so there is an empty spot in the tray.

lol.. my 15mm deep well is missing.. well, i know where it is- i left it in a Knight transportation semi working the other day

 

[kris97ranger]

they should really use freaking black weights on black rims... lol

thats why i always get my rims balanced so all the weights are on the inside of the rim. i cant stand the way they look

 

[legoms013]

thats why i always get my rims balanced so all the weights are on the inside of the rim. i cant stand the way they look

You get a better, more even balance with weights on both sides...I was given the option but chose both sides. But yeah it doesn't look as good, but I'll paint them at some point.

80MPH is smooth as glass...

 

[escort_gts]

Its BFYL CF ######

Hmmm, Those were made at BFGoodrich plant here in Fort Wayne. I once in a while build that tire code. It's a possibility that I might have made those.

 

[Boggin]

Hmmm, Those were made at BFGoodrich plant here in Fort Wayne. I once in a while build that tire code. It's a possibility that I might have made those.

so theyre yours and you can take them back?

j.k

 

[escort_gts]

I wish it would work that way...

 

[Boggin]

but you wouldnt leave him tireless would you.. thats low man, real low

 

[escort_gts]

If I get all the tires I made, then he would have a choice of about 600,000 tires Iv'e built over the years.

 

[legoms013]

If I get all the tires I made, then he would have a choice of about 600,000 tires Iv'e built over the years.

As long as I can swap to different sizes when I please, we have a deal