thats weird, because all the articles iv been reading have been saying they are close to their actual size. zach, what do yours measure?

 

any updates?

 

i finally got most of my parts from ballistics today. just waiting on two rod ends for my panhard. hopefully i can get some work done on monday.

 

I can say their 44s and 47s measure actual size. Those are the only sizes I've been around to measure.

 

what kind of front suspension set up are you running? what year are the axles out of? are you gona run drums or discs?? 3 link? what gearS??

keep us posted!

 

for the front im running 14" fox coilovers with reservoirs. i will be doing a 3 link, just not yet. axles are out of a 79 f150. drums in the rear. for the winter im using stock gearing 3.50's because i will be running 255's for the winter. my plan is to keep it simple for now so i can get it done. after winter i will be putting a full spool in the rear, 3 link the front, locker, 5.13's and 39.5's.

 

that sounds funn!!! but youll hate the gearing! cause i know i do! did all your money go toward those coilovers??!!!

 

im already hating the gearing and i havent driven it yet haha. the coilovers plus rear shocks cost about 1/3 of everything.

 

thats a lot of tire for a D44.

 

the trucks not going to be as tall as i thought it was gonna be, so im sticking with 37's. iv gotten the front suspension almost done. all thats left is to attach the passenger side shock hoop, get my caster to where i want it, and mount the panhard. just waiting on parts again. ill have pictures on wednesday.

does anyone know which yoke i need to be able to use a stock ranger driveshaft with a ford 9"?

 

I think the cap size is like 1.06 and it's 3.2x3.2"

 

took a few pictures today.

nuts welded to the shock hoops for the brace to bolt to.


brace

 

Looks good! Can't wait to see this thing finished.

 

nice

 

You need to adjust your pinion and caster angles. Bad.

 

i know. im waiting on my 7* bushings that will put me at +2* caster. then from there i have a few ideas on how to get a few more degrees.

 

Looking good

 

u keeping th ebl on then?

looking good

 

its gonna be big. i like it. keep it up

 

1330

 

Mad probs, thing looks good. Your gonna need some bigger jack stands soon i think?? maybe make some while your waiting on parts?

keep up the good work

 

sexy....

 

did yo have to tweak the crossmember much?

looks good!

 

thanks everyone for the compliments!

thank you.

yes, the bl is staying on.

no need for bigger jack stands. if i need it taller i can use the lift to raise the truck and add more blocks.

zach, i did end up having to bend it about half an inch. which was no big deal since i found out one of my friends has a tube bender. i was very impressed with how close you were able to get it.

 

that things gonna be nasty. when its done i may have to check it out haha