Coilover Brackets by ME00stepside (NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 7/23/2021)
#1827
Just completed my conversion, will have pictures soon. Had problems with the long rod ends on my 5" Fox shock. They were compressed 3-4" at full droop which left no room for up-travel. Decided to try the stock rod ends after seeing a post on here. They do clear the driveshaft on my 2003 Ranger, while allowing maximum travel.
#1828
I've always got parts in process. The shop has started keeping stock of the cut parts so when I order brackets, they just need to be welded and powdercoated.
Right now, turn around time is 2-3 weeks from time of payment to shipping.
Right now, turn around time is 2-3 weeks from time of payment to shipping.
#1829
Off-road application?
Hello, been creeping here for a bit. Currently truck has BTF upper and a Maxtrac 4" lift spindle.
Will the coilover mentioned in previous posts work?
How does the coilover fair up to off-road abuse? I'll be willing to test.
NOTE: Upon completing install of my upper and spindle, stock shock was to short. Called Camburg and they clarified a longer shock was needed and I purchased it. However the specs have rubbed off the shock body and I can't figure the lengths now.
Will the coilover mentioned in previous posts work?
How does the coilover fair up to off-road abuse? I'll be willing to test.
NOTE: Upon completing install of my upper and spindle, stock shock was to short. Called Camburg and they clarified a longer shock was needed and I purchased it. However the specs have rubbed off the shock body and I can't figure the lengths now.
#1830
How does the coilover fair up to off-road abuse? I'll be willing to test.
NOTE: Upon completing install of my upper and spindle, stock shock was to short. Called Camburg and they clarified a longer shock was needed and I purchased it. However the specs have rubbed off the shock body and I can't figure the lengths now.
NOTE: Upon completing install of my upper and spindle, stock shock was to short. Called Camburg and they clarified a longer shock was needed and I purchased it. However the specs have rubbed off the shock body and I can't figure the lengths now.
As for your length, just take a shock out and measure the distance between eyelets compressed and extended, and deduct about 3-4" (for the new brackets). There's your dimensions for the new coilover shocks.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by ME00Stepside; 06-16-2015 at 05:31 AM.
#1832
I ordered my brackets about 2-3 years ago and finally installed them about 3 days ago, all installed on an explorer. I used QA1 coilovers I bought form a explorerforum member with 650lb coils. I need some stiffer coils but for now she's good to go. Still need to install some limt straps. Here are a few pics of my setup. Thanks again for the brackets me00stepside!
#1833
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#1835
Is your truck a torsion bar suspension, or coil spring suspension?
Coilover setups with the right shocks and springs will fair very well off-road.
As for your length, just take a shock out and measure the distance between eyelets compressed and extended, and deduct about 3-4" (for the new brackets). There's your dimensions for the new coilover shocks.
Hope this helps.
Coilover setups with the right shocks and springs will fair very well off-road.
As for your length, just take a shock out and measure the distance between eyelets compressed and extended, and deduct about 3-4" (for the new brackets). There's your dimensions for the new coilover shocks.
Hope this helps.
#1836
Somehow I missed this before, but the information needed to be bumped anyway, so here it is:
Pricing:
Kit with powdercoated brackets: $290
Kit with raw brackets: $270
Shipping:
$17 US
$46 Canada
Kit includes:
4 brackets (2 upper, 2 lower)
4 gussets to reinforce shock tower
2 shock tower spacers for upper mounts
8 rod end spacers (for 1/2" wide rod ends--like Fox)
All hardware to install--grade 8 zinc plated
Stainless steel hardware is available for an additional $30
What else you will need:
2 coilover shocks
2 coil springs
2 limit straps and brackets
What you may need:
Bump stops if you are lifting your truck at the same time, but if you already have a Superlift, or if you are remaining at stock height, you can reuse what you have. You simply need to trim back the bracket on the frame where the bump stop mounts, so that the coilover will clear it. You then redrill a hole in the remaining part of the bracket and mount the bump stop further in.
To order:
1. Send payment to sbeau1 (at) metrocast (dot) net.
.......include in your instructions that it's for Ranger coilover brackets, if you want powdercoated or not, and your R-F user name
2. Post in this thread that you've sent payment.
3. check in on the thread for updates.
4. Post pics of your install!
Pricing:
Kit with powdercoated brackets: $290
Kit with raw brackets: $270
Shipping:
$17 US
$46 Canada
Kit includes:
4 brackets (2 upper, 2 lower)
4 gussets to reinforce shock tower
2 shock tower spacers for upper mounts
8 rod end spacers (for 1/2" wide rod ends--like Fox)
All hardware to install--grade 8 zinc plated
Stainless steel hardware is available for an additional $30
What else you will need:
2 coilover shocks
2 coil springs
2 limit straps and brackets
What you may need:
Bump stops if you are lifting your truck at the same time, but if you already have a Superlift, or if you are remaining at stock height, you can reuse what you have. You simply need to trim back the bracket on the frame where the bump stop mounts, so that the coilover will clear it. You then redrill a hole in the remaining part of the bracket and mount the bump stop further in.
To order:
1. Send payment to sbeau1 (at) metrocast (dot) net.
.......include in your instructions that it's for Ranger coilover brackets, if you want powdercoated or not, and your R-F user name
2. Post in this thread that you've sent payment.
3. check in on the thread for updates.
4. Post pics of your install!
#1837
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#1844
Ok, dumb question. I am getting closer to installing my brackets and ordering coil overs.
Will I gain ANY lift? Or would it just like stock height?I have 1" body pucks here but if I don't need them, I would prefer NOT to use them
Trying to decide 265s or 285s
Will I gain ANY lift? Or would it just like stock height?I have 1" body pucks here but if I don't need them, I would prefer NOT to use them
Trying to decide 265s or 285s
Last edited by Diesel_Brad; 08-19-2015 at 07:33 PM.
#1846
#1848
no clue. It has been over a year since I bough the brackets and were looking at coil overs. IIRC there was shop in FL that everyone was using