Axle tube removal and mod?
#1
Axle tube removal and mod?
RBV have an offset chunk, so one axle tube is longer than the other, what if I take the tube out of the long side, shorten it to the same as the short side, reinstall it, put 2 short axles in it, this should narrow the complete rearend by approx. 3" and get the tires tucked inside the wheelwells.
The offset of the wheels won't allow alotta narrowin.............
I just measured the 7.5 I pulled out of the RAT Ranger......RR tube is 16 5/8" and LR is 19 1/2" = 2 7/8" difference.....
Any input on removin the tube? Do I heat it after removin the axle shaft, then twist it with a pipe wrench, and then reinstall the same way???
What ya think???
The offset of the wheels won't allow alotta narrowin.............
I just measured the 7.5 I pulled out of the RAT Ranger......RR tube is 16 5/8" and LR is 19 1/2" = 2 7/8" difference.....
Any input on removin the tube? Do I heat it after removin the axle shaft, then twist it with a pipe wrench, and then reinstall the same way???
What ya think???
#3
I like the idea, Tim. Makes sense and I can see it being totally feasible.
Downey, Tim wants to narrow the rear slightly, he's already going to be moving the spring perches on the axle anyway to center the axle to the frame... Wouldn't you think if he's going to be narrowing, he'll have to move perches anyway?
Downey, Tim wants to narrow the rear slightly, he's already going to be moving the spring perches on the axle anyway to center the axle to the frame... Wouldn't you think if he's going to be narrowing, he'll have to move perches anyway?
#4
#5
Sorry Tim, I don't have any experience of pulling those tubes out of the chunk, only seen it on TV and on the web. lol.
#7
#10
with enough abuse, the axle tubes like to spin themselves loose... go jump it! haha... in all seriousness, I would try sourcing that shorter axle shaft before proceeding... not too sure if you can use an axle from the shorter side... seems like a lot of work just to get the tires under the fenders when you could easily just flare the bedsides an inch or so on each side... hell of a lot less work... reason?
Joey
Joey
#11
cant flare a flareside! its like dividing by zero! hes trying to tuck some huge rubber under there...look at his build
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...r-build-3.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...r-build-3.html
#12
cant flare a flareside! its like dividing by zero! hes trying to tuck some huge rubber under there...look at his build
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...r-build-3.html
https://www.ranger-forums.com/forum2...r-build-3.html
Joey
#14
Axle plug?
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Is the circled area one of these plugs your talkin bout?
If these are plug welds,I've heard of guys spinnin these tubes under drag racin conditions, so HITH is that possible????
YES it has an Explorer 8.8 LS and YES to original fuel tank is GONE NEVER to return!!!
THANKS for all the responses to now guys!
Is the circled area one of these plugs your talkin bout?
If these are plug welds,I've heard of guys spinnin these tubes under drag racin conditions, so HITH is that possible????
YES it has an Explorer 8.8 LS and YES to original fuel tank is GONE NEVER to return!!!
THANKS for all the responses to now guys!
Last edited by 94Ranger355; 12-10-2009 at 06:17 AM. Reason: addition
#16
Moderators!
You can close this thread, as I got my answer from my RPS post.
For those that may be interested, here's the link:
My 302 Swap Thread - Page 9 - Ranger Power Sports Forum
THANKS to all for the responses!!!
For those that may be interested, here's the link:
My 302 Swap Thread - Page 9 - Ranger Power Sports Forum
THANKS to all for the responses!!!
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