Project Logs For detailed builds specific to the Ford Ranger, one thread per vehicle please.

5speedin2.3's SAS Thread

Old Apr 21, 2008
  #301  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
Originally Posted by gatorblue92
not a biggie since its not a DD anymore
mine still is.

it seems a little better with the m/t's on the front, but i still need to get the 4th tire.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008
  #303  
rangererv's Avatar
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,376
Likes: 1
From: Dearborn Michigan
^^ what a good guy.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008
  #305  
EdGe_wannabe's Avatar
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,306
Likes: 0
From: Richmond Hill, Georgia
Nice shock work. I'm going to have to steal that idea. :)

Brenton
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2008
  #306  
Prerunner-Ranger's Avatar
Level I Supporter
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,313
Likes: 4
From: Lancaster, CA.
Nice.
Looking real good.
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2008
  #307  
mazda98's Avatar
Member
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 550
Likes: 1
From: dalton,ga.
looks great man,how does it drive at 60 mph
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2008
  #308  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
ive only had it up to 50ish, i have yet to get on the expressway with it.

its very bumpy, kinda like riding on a tractor, but i think that might have something todo with the hydro shocks.
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2008
  #309  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
heres a few random pictures.

we took the flowmaster off and put on a muffler off a newer mustang, i still have to get a tip for it so it looks kinda weird right now.

Name:  IMG_0728.jpg
Views: 91
Size:  106.5 KB
Name:  IMG_0762.jpg
Views: 134
Size:  85.7 KB
Name:  IMG_0763.jpg
Views: 159
Size:  131.6 KB
Name:  IMG_0764.jpg
Views: 106
Size:  107.7 KB
Name:  IMG_0765.jpg
Views: 95
Size:  139.4 KB
Name:  IMG_0766.jpg
Views: 94
Size:  141.2 KB
Name:  IMG_0767.jpg
Views: 102
Size:  122.4 KB
Name:  IMG_0772.jpg
Views: 102
Size:  167.6 KB
Name:  IMG_0773.jpg
Views: 110
Size:  124.0 KB
Name:  IMG_0774.jpg
Views: 172
Size:  136.1 KB
Name:  IMG_0786.jpg
Views: 142
Size:  78.6 KB
Name:  IMG_0787.jpg
Views: 191
Size:  101.9 KB
Name:  IMG_0789.jpg
Views: 91
Size:  110.8 KB
Name:  IMG_0792.jpg
Views: 129
Size:  119.6 KB
Name:  IMG_0795.jpg
Views: 104
Size:  145.5 KB
Name:  IMG_0796.jpg
Views: 133
Size:  94.7 KB
Name:  IMG_0798.jpg
Views: 99
Size:  117.6 KB
 
Reply
Old Apr 25, 2008
  #310  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
i know.. i need to get the fourth 32" tire so i can put em on.

it looks kinda ghey right now.
 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2008
  #311  
greygooseranger's Avatar
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,297
Likes: 1
From: SE Michigan
I see your bed was red in a former life, huh??

How do you like the mustang muffler??
 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2008
  #312  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
yeah the bed was off a 94 or something, the bottom is rotting out but it was only $300.
i need to get one off a newer ranger.

my cab is still spotless on the bottom.

the muffler is much quieter then the flowmaster, so i like it.
 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2008
  #313  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
well i took it on the highway today, i got to 80mph on my gps and it was still smooth.

it was nice other then hitting bumps and the wind pushing me everywhere, but i guess thats to be expected on a windy day.

i also had my friend in my truck and she has, umm, large *****?
haha, they were going everywhere, it was kinda funny.

if i was to switch to a gas charged shock would that help with it being super bumpy, or is it just the nature of the beast?

im thinking about getting some monroe monotubes for the front and rear.
 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2008
  #314  
04blackedge's Avatar
RF Veteran
iTrader: (13)
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 23,426
Likes: 8
From: Durham, NC
So whats left to do, just get better shocks?
 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2008
  #315  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
Originally Posted by 04blackedge
So whats left to do, just get better shocks?
maybe shocks, im not sure if thats what causing it to be so bumpy.

i think we are also going todo a trac bar, but im not sure, i also want to get shackles that are 1" longer because the front sagged more then i thought it would.

oh and get another 32" m/t, thats coming on monday.
 
Reply
Old Apr 26, 2008
  #316  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
oh um, as for the exhaust, im going to get a tip like the one in the picture, it should look nice.

 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #317  
redranger4.0's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Firey depths
Id skip the panhard as it will want to bind with the suspension.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #318  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Id skip the panhard as it will want to bind with the suspension.
my dad seems to think it needs one.

and i would take it off before i go wheeling.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #319  
redranger4.0's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Firey depths
Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
my dad seems to think it needs one.

and i would take it off before i go wheeling.
You should be fine with out one. Whats his thinking behind needing one? The bumpiness could also be because of the fact that your Spring under.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #320  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
Originally Posted by redranger4.0
You should be fine with out one. Whats his thinking behind needing one? The bumpiness could also be because of the fact that your Spring under.
i would love to go spring over, but highsteer costs way to much and it wouldn't be worth buying for the d30.

we put an aal in the leaf pack, so that might have something todo with it, but i don't think so.

he said it needs the track bar because the axle moves to the side when i turn the wheel full lock, but that might be because the stock backspacing rims almost touch the leafs and the tire rubs on it at full lock.

i should have the other 32 on monday so that will be solved, idk.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #321  
redranger4.0's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Firey depths
Id be willing to bet the SUA and the AAL are the main problem with the ride.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #322  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
Originally Posted by redranger4.0
Id be willing to bet the SUA and the AAL are the main problem with the ride.
i would take the AAL out if i went SOA.

im almost 100% sure i would have to go with some kind of highsteer if i went SOA, what are some of the cheaper kits out there?
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #323  
Cape Fear's Avatar
Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 561
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC
Front end looks way too stiff. Take the AAL out anyway.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #324  
redranger4.0's Avatar
Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Firey depths
Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
i would take the AAL out if i went SOA.

im almost 100% sure i would have to go with some kind of highsteer if i went SOA, what are some of the cheaper kits out there?
For the Dana 30 your limited to the teraflex knuckle I think which is a cross over system. I think their might have been a select few years of the Grand cherokee that had a crossover style knuckle from the factory.
 
Reply
Old Apr 27, 2008
  #325  
5speedin2.3's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Livonia, Mi
i would take out the AAL but it sags way to much.

the leafs are for a 90's yj, if i take it out my truck will sit about 1 1/2" lower, maybe more.

any info about highsteer would be nice, the kit i seen was close to $500 i think.
 
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:43 AM.