thinking about a lift with long arms

[84stealthranger]

i seen in another thread a lift from national wheel and tire http://www.ntwonline.com/83-97_RANGER_6_SPECIAL_W_SHOC_P12793C198.cfm thanks to 89PBR96 for telling me about it. i was thinking maybe making long arms and what would be the easyest way to make some. i looked at the top where it says read here before posting and seen some long arms but still not too sure about it. and i dont wanna use the blocks that come with the kit what r my options on lifting with other springs?

 

[89PBR96]

You can use the blocks for the rear still and buy a set of Chevy rear leaf springs for more flex.

 

[84stealthranger]

is that the 63'' swap how safe are them blocks for off road use

 

[89PBR96]

is that the 63'' swap how safe are them blocks for off road use

Yep I off road my truck and I'm using the factory blocks plus my lift blocks no Problems I would rather only use the lift blocks but I need to ad a leaf or do the chevy swap to keep it level

 

[84stealthranger]

the 63 swap would be good. any ideas on making long arms for more front flex?

 

[89PBR96]

I don't have any Ideas I even searched and found nothing I'm sure someone will chime in and help you out man.

 

[84stealthranger]

yeah not sure what to use for tube square or round and not use the stock bushings and use some other kind of link

 

[4x4junkie]

2" DOM tube (1020) is ideal for making extended radius arms (and is what I used for mine). Some here have used 2" sq. tube as well. Whatever you use, just make sure it has at least a .250" wall thickness.

 

[Derwoodkustoms]

here are a few links that i found recently when i looked into making or modifying my arms,



http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/sas.html

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17170

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3363/3664333154_48697cb376.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280125

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/1517/3001/28791500009_large.jpg

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/sas.html


maybe some of these will help and 4x4 junkie is right either DOM which is pricey ar just any steel stube of good quality at least 1/4 wall,

 

[BlackBII]

Yet another thread on this:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34439