ThatGuy in that Explorer

[ThatGuy]

Wow! I almost forgot I started this build thread. Looks like I need to update and add some stuff. Thanks for digging it up for me.

On the EB coils, yes, all that was needed was to fix the steering. I literally had a ratchet strap on each side hooked from the frame to the sway bar mounts on the axle beams just so I could drive in town. I would unhook when wheeling because with the front pulling it wasn't as bad. The SCS fixed it as soon as we put it on. I was amazed that something so simple could fix such a major problem.

I'll try to update this and add links and such in the next few days. If anyone has any other questions just ask.

 

[CHKNFKR]

your hillbilly engineering makes me proud

 

[Bennybooster]

Wow! I almost forgot I started this build thread. Looks like I need to update and add some stuff. Thanks for digging it up for me.

On the EB coils, yes, all that was needed was to fix the steering. I literally had a ratchet strap on each side hooked from the frame to the sway bar mounts on the axle beams just so I could drive in town. I would unhook when wheeling because with the front pulling it wasn't as bad. The SCS fixed it as soon as we put it on. I was amazed that something so simple could fix such a major problem.

I'll try to update this and add links and such in the next few days. If anyone has any other questions just ask.

Thanks for the reply, Im planning on either EB coils or Jeep coils

 

[gearhead51]

Will the duff EB adjustable trac bar work with your trac bar mount. Duff called me and asked me if i wanted to test the prototype trac bar and I agreed and was wondering if this would work with my EB d44. It will be going on a ext cab 95 ranger along with the 78-79 extended radius arms, 5.5 springs, coil buckets and 7 degree bushings I already have.

 

[Foxracin]

His bracket requires a straight trac bar. All the duff ones are bent so they won't work. All you need is 2 heims and a straight piece of dom to make a track bar that will work.

You will like the bracket. Definitely a quality and beefy piece.

 

[gearhead51]

His bracket requires a straight trac bar. All the duff ones are bent so they won't work. All you need is 2 heims and a straight piece of dom to make a track bar that will work.

You will like the bracket. Definitely a quality and beefy piece.

Where's everyone been going to get good prices on heims and Dom. What thickness wall should I look for. I think I'll weld in one side and thread the other so it's adjustable.

Ya im looking forward to the track bar mount it looks sweet from what I've seen in your build thread. I'm sure it will look more impressive in person

 

[ThatGuy]

I used 1.5" x .120 wall dom. I got the 3/4" L&R bungs and heims from Duff as well. That way if I want to make an adjustment I just loosen the jam nuts and turn the bar.

 

[gearhead51]

I used 1.5" x .120 wall dom. I got the 3/4" L&R bungs and heims from Duff as well. That way if I want to make an adjustment I just loosen the jam nuts and turn the bar.

I'll have 2 call duff about the bungs and heims. I can't find anything on the website

 

[ThatGuy]

Its the ones they use for the upper links on the 4-link kit they sell. They will sell stuff like that you just have to ask. I think the website gets updated once every 4 years or so. Best to call or show up.

 

[gearhead51]

Its the ones they use for the upper links on the 4-link kit they sell. They will sell stuff like that you just have to ask. I think the website gets updated once every 4 years or so. Best to call or show up.

Cool thanks

 

[xkotyx]

what length and type of shocks are you running?

 

[kiethtyrrell]

yeah i am wondering the same thing. i have the 3.5in low rate springs and want the same amount of travel. what is that shock size?

 

[Foxracin]

There the 12" travel Duff shocks.

 

[Josh40601]

hmmm.... So do the RCV's go with the truck?

 

[88_Eddie]

i must've missed the bumper, looks good