boom61
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Post by boom61 on Dec 23, 2016 3:55:13 GMT -5
Depending on what state your in you might want to make sure your radius arms aren't rotted out. If so, patch them up. Around here I've seen them rust in half on drivers.
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Post by bepper on Dec 23, 2016 8:04:25 GMT -5
Thanks you guys, it's on the lift so I will get going on that stuff. Then it's time to build a motor for it
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Post by klicky96 on Dec 26, 2016 11:52:41 GMT -5
What engine does it have?
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Post by bepper on Dec 27, 2016 8:11:33 GMT -5
I'm putting a 4.3 in it
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Post by maddawg284 on Jan 5, 2017 23:54:31 GMT -5
I have am 89 ford ranger with the c channel frame. It doesnt have the 2.3 butbim oretty sure its tbi. I havnt looked at it much i pretty much paid forbit and havnt picked it uo yet. Its clean no rust anywhere was just wondering ive never built a truck before and ive heard the c channel likes to twist. Besides a nice bumper what else can i do to the motor and frame to compete wuth these guys with the big horsepower motors. Any help, pictures or comments are aporeciated amd pkease dont be an butt head lol. Im in my third year. Built a pos prostock this passed yearbut did it in a month on my first car lol. Thanks in advance.
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Post by klicky96 on Jan 6, 2017 14:50:29 GMT -5
I have am 89 ford ranger with the c channel frame. It doesnt have the 2.3 butbim oretty sure its tbi. I havnt looked at it much i pretty much paid forbit and havnt picked it uo yet. Its clean no rust anywhere was just wondering ive never built a truck before and ive heard the c channel likes to twist. Besides a nice bumper what else can i do to the motor and frame to compete wuth these guys with the big horsepower motors. Any help, pictures or comments are aporeciated amd pkease dont be an lol. Im in my third year. Built a pos prostock this passed yearbut did it in a month on my first car lol. Thanks in advance. Read the pages in this thread and it will give you the answers you have.
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Post by bepper on Jan 12, 2017 8:44:28 GMT -5
Pretty quiet on here, everyone must be hibernating
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Post by boom61 on Jan 18, 2017 10:46:40 GMT -5
Anybody put a 2.3 in a 4x4 blazer/jimmy? Got mine stripped and it looks like it could be tricky. Seems like the two crossmembers in the middle of the truck could cause some issues with the driveshaft.
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Post by maddawg284 on Feb 5, 2017 9:52:19 GMT -5
If you look at the front Fram rails by the firewall, there is about a 1" hole. We took a pie out of the bottom of the frame right there. In return, it tilted the frame down 3" and damn near closed up that hole. We then ran a bolt and washers through the hole to close it solid. Thanks
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Post by maddawg284 on Feb 5, 2017 9:54:42 GMT -5
Just picked up the ranger. Its actually an 86 2.9. having issues with it firing. Checked the coil had power the went to the icm had power there. LEadibg to be distributor issue. How often do they go out?
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Post by maddawg284 on Feb 5, 2017 10:30:17 GMT -5
I'm starting my first build on a derby truck. It's an 89 ranger single can short bed c channel frame. I'm looking for tips and tricks to build me a tough truck. I've been doing it my self both my first builds but they were junk. I'm wondering about raising the core support and keeping the a arms down. I've got the body work covered. But also need help on modifying tie rods and a arms. Thanks in advance 1st, there are no a-arms, there are radius arms, i-beams, and Springs. I usually use a 2x2x1/4 tube as a shock to gain height. Bolt and weld the cab to the bed as much as possible, it'll help hold the rear down. If you are allowed kickers from your cage to the frame, use them! Gas tank protectors and down bars to the frame help tremendously. You need to address how you will keep the front horns straight, it's crucial if you are planning on keeping the truck through a few derby. Big tip, don't use a super hard bumper. I've found that a seam welded box vic bumper does the job perfectly. You want that bumper to bend before the frame. Now the tierods, get some 1"x1/4" angle iron, and weld it the length of the drag link and steering arm, they bend really easy. If you are allowed, run a good rear bumper, and drop the tailgate to the top of it, and weld it solid. Use 1" all thread through the bed floor with plates to adjust ride height. I usually run mine tilted a couple inches, tends to help the rear from bellying quick. What did you mean when you said use all thread thru the bed to the frame for ride height? Confused on that one. Thanks in advance !
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Post by maddawg284 on Feb 5, 2017 10:31:46 GMT -5
1st, there are no a-arms, there are radius arms, i-beams, and Springs. I usually use a 2x2x1/4 tube as a shock to gain height. Bolt and weld the cab to the bed as much as possible, it'll help hold the rear down. If you are allowed kickers from your cage to the frame, use them! Gas tank protectors and down bars to the frame help tremendously. You need to address how you will keep the front horns straight, it's crucial if you are planning on keeping the truck through a few derby. Big tip, don't use a super hard bumper. I've found that a seam welded box vic bumper does the job perfectly. You want that bumper to bend before the frame. Now the tierods, get some 1"x1/4" angle iron, and weld it the length of the drag link and steering arm, they bend really easy. If you are allowed, run a good rear bumper, and drop the tailgate to the top of it, and weld it solid. Use 1" all thread through the bed floor with plates to adjust ride height. I usually run mine tilted a couple inches, tends to help the rear from bellying quick. What did you mean when you said use all thread thru the bed to the frame for ride height? Confused on that one. Thanks in advance ! Not thru the frame sorry. Pics can help thanks
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Post by maddawg284 on Feb 5, 2017 10:44:48 GMT -5
What did you mean when you said use all thread thru the bed to the frame for ride height? Confused on that one. Thanks in advance ! Not thru the frame sorry. Pics can help thanks Also seeing its the channel frame how can i weld the bumper to the frame. Thought about using some tube but not sure if it will fit over the frame.
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Post by klicky96 on Feb 5, 2017 13:22:29 GMT -5
Weld all thread to the rear axle and run it through the bed floor with plates. A nut on the bottom and a nut on top to adjust ride hieght.
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Post by bepper on Feb 8, 2017 9:14:36 GMT -5
Klicky, how big of plates do you recommend for in the box
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