01RangerEdge build thread
#651
#652
So I should start having some updates again, with winter getting closer I've been able to spend more time in the shop. I finally pulled the D30 so I can replace the ring and pinion. Next the 8.8 will come out (after I get more jackstands).
Hopefully I can get the drivetrain sold so I can start pulling the powertrain out.
Hopefully I can get the drivetrain sold so I can start pulling the powertrain out.
#654
#655
Thanks. Tuner is getting sold Sunday, and I think I got someone buying the 15x8's on Mastercrafts.
Thanks. Hopefully I can get some money ahead going into winter so I can grab more parts.
Thanks. Hopefully I can get some money ahead going into winter so I can grab more parts.
#659
Since I've have coilovers the mounting position will be better than the coils so I don't necessarily need to be wider than a D30, but that's probably what will happen.
#662
#663
The body is coming off too. Once the suspension and motor mounts are done I'll do POR-15. I thought about powdercoating it too.
#665
#666
#668
Where I work we have a couple powder coat booths and a large oven. Boss says if I pay for the powder I can use it after hours. I'll do that for suspension and other small parts.
#669
My build has gone fairly quiet since the last post, I've been selling old stuff and getting stuff done around the house but more tools have arrived and I can get going again.
One of the things that has been on my mind lately is suspension. I've said before that I was going coilovers, but now I'm second guessing myself. Now, nothing against them, but adjustability is becoming more important. Yes, I know you can buy adjustable coilovers, but here's one catch. I can't adjust on the fly.
Why does that matter?
My shop has 7 foot doors, and I'm already close to that. (I never actually measured my overall height before the teardown) But if I'm going to run 37's or possibly 40's, getting in the garage will be impossible.
Or will it?
I've talked about borrowing ideas from different scenes on this build, and I'm now leaning at a bagged setup. I've seen several lifted trucks with bags and I love the idea of being able to adjust on the fly.
I think my new plan will be to run bags on all 4 corners that will allow me to drop low enough to clear the garage door and still be able to drive and turn the tires. Then ride height can be whatever I want it to be.
Some of the offroaders on this forum will probably not like this idea since it's too much pavement princess, but I've made it clear that this truck has retired from offroad duties. I'm building it for me and I want it to be unique. The truck will still be capable, I just don't plan to beat on it. Light wheeling is never out of the question.
One of the things that has been on my mind lately is suspension. I've said before that I was going coilovers, but now I'm second guessing myself. Now, nothing against them, but adjustability is becoming more important. Yes, I know you can buy adjustable coilovers, but here's one catch. I can't adjust on the fly.
Why does that matter?
My shop has 7 foot doors, and I'm already close to that. (I never actually measured my overall height before the teardown) But if I'm going to run 37's or possibly 40's, getting in the garage will be impossible.
Or will it?
I've talked about borrowing ideas from different scenes on this build, and I'm now leaning at a bagged setup. I've seen several lifted trucks with bags and I love the idea of being able to adjust on the fly.
I think my new plan will be to run bags on all 4 corners that will allow me to drop low enough to clear the garage door and still be able to drive and turn the tires. Then ride height can be whatever I want it to be.
Some of the offroaders on this forum will probably not like this idea since it's too much pavement princess, but I've made it clear that this truck has retired from offroad duties. I'm building it for me and I want it to be unique. The truck will still be capable, I just don't plan to beat on it. Light wheeling is never out of the question.
#672
I imagine he will one day have something like that, but a bag system is more straightforward and cheaper.
#674
Some might ask, "Why not keep it at the current height?" And I understand that, but what fun is that? lol