Thread: 95 Ranger Nate

Thought I would put up some pics of what was just done on my truck. The first two pics are of the truck when I got it, the third is the CRAP fabtech radius arms that were on it. the rest are all the new stuff. Fabtech beams with Heims in the pivot ends. Total track width with my zero offset wheels is 78 Inches.




New Radius arms, Trans crossmember and 4.88 gears.








Sorry no Strap or bump pictures, he had it together before I could snap some. the truck drives great (better then It ever has, due to the caster being correct) Still need a rear bumper and some bump stops, then we can start on doing the chevy spring swap and Some better rear shocks. Let me know what you think. Obviously its not gonna be easy to ever pull the trans but It just got a new clutch so hopefully ill be good for awhile. All heims use pinch bolts and he Beefed up the mounts with plating and drilled the holes out for bigger bolts.

cant say ive ever seen radius arms like that lol

clean lookin truck, keep it that way.

Originally Posted by 84prerunner

cant say ive ever seen radius arms like that lol

clean lookin truck, keep it that way.

he told me it would be different, now I believe him. lol. It sure as hell is strong tho. all Chromoly tubing and race style adapters. I wanted to be different guess I got what I asked for, lol. It only has 4 degrees of caster change tho throughout the travel which is better then the 8-9 it had before!!

Looks good. Same kit I have on mine. Those radius arms are sick

Thanks

Thought I would post up a pic or two showing truly how high up the arms mount, the crossmember sits 1/4 inch lower then the factory crossmember and the arms mount 1 inch higher then the old fabtech mounts.

does your bed touch the cab?

Originally Posted by 84prerunner

does your bed touch the cab?

Nah its just the way the picture was taken, its even top and bottom on both sides.

for future reference since i have SHIT for memory,

top 3.12.300
bottom 3.14.450

That thing is sick!

Very cool truck man. It's cool to see a new design.
-dave

Just got back from a Little desert fun tonight, I was anxious and Although I spent 2 hours washing it I said screw it and went to have some fun. All I gotta say Is DAMN do I need some weight in the back or better rear suspension. The front WORKS (still gotta fine tune the dual rates tho) but the rear bucks and kicks almost like its too stiff (stock location fox's and fabtech springs, no blocks. stock shackle location and mount)...... I know the shocks are too long but also too short, they dont extend far enough to allow full droop and they dont collapse far enough to meet the springs potential.

Whats next guys? shocks and bedcage with spare tire carrier using my fabtech springs or just do it all at once?

pics of the fabtech springs?

Ill get some today. Ive been told they look alot like the Deaver stock location pack, but the painted numbers on them are a fabtech part number.

BTW, I woulda figured I was gonna get pounded on by the DR guys, 113 views and only a few comments for the good, guess people dont have anything bad to say, lol.

Originally Posted by 95RangerNate

Ill get some today. Ive been told they look alot like the Deaver stock location pack, but the painted numbers on them are a fabtech part number.

BTW, I woulda figured I was gonna get pounded on by the DR guys, 113 views and only a few comments for the good, guess people dont have anything bad to say, lol.

i would say sir you are a lucky one soo far keep up the good and diff work..

Here is the pictures of the springs, FTS270A is whats stamped on them. Are they decent or just cheap lift springs?





Kinda lost on what to do next, 64 inch springs with some nice smooth bodies or just run these springs with some better shocks that allow the full use of the suspension. I want to do it right the first time but finances wont allow much.

those springs dont look to bad. what length shocks are those?

Originally Posted by 95RangerNate

Ill get some today. Ive been told they look alot like the Deaver stock location pack, but the painted numbers on them are a fabtech part number.

BTW, I woulda figured I was gonna get pounded on by the DR guys, 113 views and only a few comments for the good, guess people dont have anything bad to say, lol.

You're one of the first. Do you have any pics of it jacked up to show the droop in the front? The jump pic is a little too far away.
-dave

Originally Posted by 84prerunner

those springs dont look to bad. what length shocks are those?

Ill hafta get some measurments tomorrow.

Originally Posted by OC96Ranger

You're one of the first. Do you have any pics of it jacked up to show the droop in the front? The jump pic is a little too far away.
-dave

The jump pic was with the old front end parts. Ill get some better jump pictures of it tomorrow, or jack it up.

Pics will be up tomorrow. Took it out testing today. DAMN carrier bearing (pretty new) spit out of the rubber on it so I had to take it easy but DEF need some better rear suspension and some weight back there. Front did AWESOME and handled great. Ive got the Bug!!!

I believe its inland driveline that carries the poly urethane carrier bearing that will last a hell of a lot longer. Might want to check that out

Some pictures from Yesterdays run.

Clean little DD setup man! dig how the center mounted radius arms came out.

Big Changes in the works. Got some 16 Inch 2.5 inch Coilovers for the Rear. Gonna run them without springs on the rear for now with the leafs until the Pile gets 3 linked.

Also Did single swing steering. The BEST thing I have done so far. Steers like its on rails now and no more wearing out the Front Right tire.

that swinger looks familiar lol looks good

Too bad we had to modify it. WE cut a notch out of it to clear the radiator hose and then re-boxed it in. Looks like nobody every modified it. everything clears (drivers side tie rod is tight but gotta make some rubber sleeves for the heims) overall it helped the truck a bunch, near zero bump steer and no BRO lift when you turn left. HAHA

Very clean DD wouldn't mind having it but knowing me I would have to go the full distance to make it a money pit race truck. Nice job on it. O and can you post some pics on the way you mounted the front bumper, trying to find some ideas.

Originally Posted by ment2bzer0

Very clean DD wouldn't mind having it but knowing me I would have to go the full distance to make it a money pit race truck. Nice job on it. O and can you post some pics on the way you mounted the front bumper, trying to find some ideas.

how can you in one sentence say you would build this truck into a full blown race truck if you had it, which requires a lot of skill and know how, and then in the next sentence ask how to mount a bumber?

Mounted the front bumper to the stock bolt holes on the inside of the frame. its two bolts per side and then we also put a few 1 inch beads on it.

Originally Posted by zac92ranger

how can you in one sentence say you would build this truck into a full blown race truck if you had it, which requires a lot of skill and know how, and then in the next sentence ask how to mount a bumber?

Because My friend wants one for his daily driver and wants it cheap and simple and mine is super diferent with prototype mechinism for steering that is desighned specificly for HEAVY off-road use and I just want some ideas to produce some for my company that I am planning on building. So ya I can use it in the same sentence because even if you know it one way you can alwas learn it another or have ideas for a new design to IMPROVE ya know.

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And mine is also tig welded and not bolted.

Originally Posted by ment2bzer0

Because My friend wants one for his daily driver and wants it cheap and simple and mine is super diferent with prototype mechinism for steering that is desighned specificly for HEAVY off-road use and I just want some ideas to produce some for my company that I am planning on building. So ya I can use it in the same sentence because even if you know it one way you can alwas learn it another or have ideas for a new design to IMPROVE ya know.

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And mine is also tig welded and not bolted.

Post pics of yours!! Id like to see that.

Originally Posted by ment2bzer0

Because My friend wants one for his daily driver and wants it cheap and simple and mine is super diferent with prototype mechinism for steering that is desighned specificly for HEAVY off-road use and I just want some ideas to produce some for my company that I am planning on building. So ya I can use it in the same sentence because even if you know it one way you can alwas learn it another or have ideas for a new design to IMPROVE ya know.

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And mine is also tig welded and not bolted.

yeah i get it. cool just wondering

I do not have a camera and I do not store it at my house and I am setting up my garage as a sick shop. I had a kodak but broke on a rhino ride. As you can tell I dont even have a profile pic. This probably sound dumb haha.

Originally Posted by ment2bzer0

Because My friend wants one for his daily driver and wants it cheap and simple and mine is super diferent with prototype mechinism for steering that is desighned specificly for HEAVY off-road use and I just want some ideas to produce some for my company that I am planning on building. So ya I can use it in the same sentence because even if you know it one way you can alwas learn it another or have ideas for a new design to IMPROVE ya know.

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And mine is also tig welded and not bolted.

I you plan on having a company shouldn't you be able to figure out how to bolt on a tube bumper? Also can you explain what kind of steering mechanisms are mounted on your bumper for "heavy" offroad use?

Originally Posted by foxracer10

I you plan on having a company shouldn't you be able to figure out how to bolt on a tube bumper? Also can you explain what kind of steering mechanisms are mounted on your bumper for "heavy" offroad use?

Did you fricken not read what I had said about there can always be improvements and another way to learn how to do something, dont you think it would be crucial to have the best or at least try to have the best product if you have a company or are starting a company. There can always been improvements I am trying to improve I know how and I have ideas that some people dont think about as for the same of others. I cn ramle on and on about that. And also the steering thing I am building is to reduce or take the strain off of your truck and make it easier to drive. There are more feature that you will have to think about. it is kinda simple yet complex in its own way. Now tell me you can build one thing and it will be the best all around for ever till time it self ends! How come all I did was post one thing and now I feel like I have to defend my self.

And also maybe I dont hav that type of truck or have it yet and I plan on making them for others. I can always widen what I can do as for producing products.Think before you open your mouth. God I can say alot about what every onne of you just said.

Update time, Insurance company totaled it out after the hood flew open on me driving down the freeway. Messed up the cowl and hood and hinges. SOOOOOO.... I settled for a pretty decent check and im going to finish the front (bump stops), and Get started on the rear.
4 new tires, Kartek drop hangers and kel fab shackles are first on the list along with some nice 14 Inch 2.5 Smooth bodies from ADS here in town. Bedcage will be the same as a Buddy of mine. I got a used hood and some 6 inch glass fenders for up front but its all black so away with the clean little DD prerunner that it used to be (unless I can find someone who will paint the stuff for me without bending me over)

Still unsure of if i want to mount up these 64 inch springs My buddy has now or If I want to stick with the Fabtech rear springs and see how those work first.

New Shackles and Hangers are in the works, 14 inch shocks will be purchased tomorrow and new tires and rims are on the truck. Still at the Body shop but should have it Middle towards end of the week. Just a quick update.

New Shackles and Hangers from Kel Fab Creations. He made these with a lower Drop for me. (same as Kartek, But Dropped more and Thicker material) He did a EXCELLENT Job on these and I Can't wait to get them installed. New Front fenders (to me,)Tires and Hood. Still hafta paint the hood (keep black or go white??)











Kel Fab swinger is working AWESOME, Should have done single swing a year ago to save my tires.

Anyone who Needs Shackles and Hangers I would DEF recommend Kel Fab Creations. His Prices are AWESOME and his work is excellent. THANKS KELLY!!!!!

Plans are in works for the bed cage this weekend. Cant wait to get some shocks mounted so I can finally go play!!

Those came out good! Was just checking these out this morning. I like how he got the logo etched in the shackles.