Ford'sFORD - T-Bar Crank to Dixon Bros 4x4 LT
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Ford'sFORD - T-Bar Crank to Dixon Bros 4x4 LT
Well, after all the mind boggling decision making, gathering of funds, and much anticipated waiting, the project is about to begin!
On my 2003 XLT 4x4, I currently have a 3" BL with after market keys giving me an additional 3" of T-bar crank. Needless to say, it has been a very "ROUGH" ride.
I purchased the Dixon Bros Racing long travel kit for the 4x4 Ranger with the optional cross member and bumpstops. I also purchased a set of Fox 2.5" x 8" coilovers with remote resivors and 3" x 18" 650lbs Eibach coils, through my loyal offroad gurus at Four Wheel Direct. Then I ordered custom fabed fiberglass fenders and bedsides from from the newly opened Fiberwerx in my area. I'm still deciding on options for my rear, so that will be decided soon at a later date. Not at this time, but i will roll cage the inside, install "3" full-size bucket seats, and redo my dash plus a quick shift. Everything has been ordered and paid for, so the waiting game begins!!!
Here are a few profile pics of where my rig stands right now:
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/r...Project034.jpg
On my 2003 XLT 4x4, I currently have a 3" BL with after market keys giving me an additional 3" of T-bar crank. Needless to say, it has been a very "ROUGH" ride.
I purchased the Dixon Bros Racing long travel kit for the 4x4 Ranger with the optional cross member and bumpstops. I also purchased a set of Fox 2.5" x 8" coilovers with remote resivors and 3" x 18" 650lbs Eibach coils, through my loyal offroad gurus at Four Wheel Direct. Then I ordered custom fabed fiberglass fenders and bedsides from from the newly opened Fiberwerx in my area. I'm still deciding on options for my rear, so that will be decided soon at a later date. Not at this time, but i will roll cage the inside, install "3" full-size bucket seats, and redo my dash plus a quick shift. Everything has been ordered and paid for, so the waiting game begins!!!
Here are a few profile pics of where my rig stands right now:
http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/r...Project034.jpg
Last edited by Ford'sFORD; 04-29-2009 at 01:43 PM. Reason: typo!
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Well, considering when I bought it from a junk yard (roll-over) 2 yrs. ago for $2000, I would say yes. But, as of now I have about $9000 into it, so no! After I do this install, it will definitely become a nice investment, lol...
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yeah, i can't wait. i just received the call that my coilovers are in and ready for pick-up. i will be picking them up after work and will post some pics. i also, checked on the status of my other parts. fenders will be ready to be picked up tomorrow and tracking number shows the DBR kit arriving on thursday.
Last edited by Ford'sFORD; 04-28-2009 at 12:45 PM.
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Alright, I picked up my Fox 2.5 x 8 coilovers w/ 2.5 x 14 remote reservoirs on the way home from work. I got these in a 4-day turn around when it normally takes up to 2 weeks to get the shocks made for this kit. They are the new production line from Fox. They have changed their color from blue to black. My buddy also got Fox to throw on the galvanized steel fittings instead of the "gold colored ones" as well as the upgraded larger diameter black hoses and larger reservoirs. My 3 x 18 silver Eibach coils will be in tomorrow. Good-bye stock Bilstiens and torsion bars, hello ride quality and performance!!! Here are a few pics...
Last edited by Ford'sFORD; 04-29-2009 at 01:43 PM.
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I just received the phone call I have been waiting for since the day I bought my truck a couple of years ago... "your Dixon Bros LT kit just got delivered".
I also got confirmation that the Eibach coils arrived as well. Hopefully I can get off of work in time today before the shop closes! So now, I have the Fox 2.5 coilovers in my possesion, the DBR kit and Eibach coils are waiting at the shop, and my Fiberwerx fenders are ready for pick-up. Install and pics to come very soon!!!
I also got confirmation that the Eibach coils arrived as well. Hopefully I can get off of work in time today before the shop closes! So now, I have the Fox 2.5 coilovers in my possesion, the DBR kit and Eibach coils are waiting at the shop, and my Fiberwerx fenders are ready for pick-up. Install and pics to come very soon!!!
Last edited by Ford'sFORD; 04-29-2009 at 01:59 PM.
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Alright, Alright!!! The packages are finally here. Here are some pics.
The Boxes:
Some before measurements and views:
Front Fender:
Vallance:
Top of Mid-Tailgate:
Side View:
Some More Angles:
Suspension Conponents:
The install and "AFTERMATH" pics & details to come!!!
The Boxes:
Some before measurements and views:
Front Fender:
Vallance:
Top of Mid-Tailgate:
Side View:
Some More Angles:
Suspension Conponents:
The install and "AFTERMATH" pics & details to come!!!
Last edited by Ford'sFORD; 04-30-2009 at 12:06 AM.