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used the welder for the first time, put some tabs on the bumper for lights, realized my drag link is bent to the point its bowed in towards the pumpkin, removed the sway bar mounts from the axle.. had the shocks bolted to them and the LH side ripped apart.

If i had to do it all over again and I knew for certain I wouldn't run anything larger than a 31 then I would have went with shackles and f-150 coil spacers. If I had to do it all over again and I knew for certain I was going wheel it I would have done the SAS the first time I lifted it...

should be measuring for new radius arm crossmember and tube for the arms but its just too cold.. and my garage isnt heated lol instead I've been looking up prices and parts to build my own slide out drawers to haul gear in the back. Need to keep everything packed tight for those 'just in case...

I think its time for 36s or 37s

Is this what the OP is looking for? Am I in possession of RBV gold? lol

display is going bad

well I found a YJ D30 already geared 4.56. Ranger isn't a SOHC, good ol reliable OHV so we'll see how 33s do with the gearing. in the Explorer, 4.88s and 35s are perfect.

no springs but the perches are still there. Still trying to figure out what leaf springs to use and locate some wj knuckles for home brew high steer

I'm not going too hardcore with this build.. my Explorer is still my main wheeler, just thinking a sas ranger would be a nice camping rig. picking up a yj D30 this weekend for it.

good looking build.. I like the way you did the shackle mounts off of the frame, might be borrowing some ideas for my leaf sprung sas

came back checking for updates and read up on the injury.. hope you get back to 100%. gathering parts for a leaf sprung YJ 30 sas on my 98 ranger, figured id learn best from you ST guys lol

Contemplating something and looking for some real world advice. Searched a little on here and TRS but thought I'd ask anyway.. To be as specific as possible, is anyone running 33" tires in a vehicle with a 5r55e with 4.88 gears? Planning a build, need some advice.. thanks in advance!

She's just so photogenic..

angle finder and measuring tape. low-tech out this way, but it worked. lol

same here.. definitely not using our rigs for their designed purpose lol

I went from a swingout tire carrier bumper to something minimalistic and tucked close to the body.. been finding it way easier to knock tail lights and rear hatches

Thats good to know James, thanks! RH C is off, seemed like we worked the weld with a grinder forever before we finally saw the crack. Still got some lameness going on though, lower ball joint stud is seized in the C. Tried a long punch and a sledge, tried a C press, drilled the majority of...

finally found where I had Mr. N's page bookmarked.. looks like F-150 lh inner shaft measure 18 29/32", EB 18 7/16"

got a D44 housing, its stripped, on jack stands, got a carrier and a lunchbox locker, buying gears this week, trying to decide to go hi steer or re-use the knuckles on my low pinion axle.. heres my question, i want to use my EB chromo shafts, so if i narrow the RH side axle tube 6" and leave the...

just leaving this here so i can watch.. looks like its gonna be fun

you sure can.. be sure to check out the Modified 1995-2001 and Offroad Driveline Tech subforums, lots of good info and great builds to read to get you started.

I bought them from ProComp, they came in Earl's packaging.

check the fluid of the used unit you get, a fresh fluid change is easier when it is out of the vehicle. youll be fine with that setup while you get to know your own limitations, but trust me it wont be long till youre looking for more lift, bigger tires, lockers, armor, etc, etc... its an...

sounds like a plan.. the 6 led square lights were on amazon for $35 a pair last week, I got a couple.. built well, bright

I third the curved light bar. How were you thinking of attaching the mounting tube to the body? Flat stock bent to the shape of the door channel?

some gentle taps with a hammer and all is well

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166726 I'm sure you've already read the above thread. All info needed was put into one convenient place. I don't see how the trans would be affected as long as the install was done correctly. I'll be doing this to my 5.0 this spring.

The caliper ends are the same as the ones I got from Earl's Plumbing, which I think makes most of the lines for suspension companies, they work and seal fine. The coil bucket ends on yours look the same too. Just to be sure though test fit them. Thread the same? Will they lock in place with...

The XJ.. thats what I'm talking about. Looking ahead for when I cut out the rear arches to get rid of some rust.

Did a few searches but didn't really come up with anything.. Has anyone seen or done customer corner guards, taillight guards, or fab'd your own tail light housings? Looking for ideas..

Hatfield McCoy Ivy Branch trail 73 alternate route

seriously considering going back to TREs as part of the narrowed HP44 swap that hopefully gets started soon. gathering up parts when I can grab them.

Went back down to Ivy Branch earlier this month, Hatfield McCoy Trails only trail system open to full size OHVs. If you live in the mid-atlantic region you need to visit Ivy Branch. More info can be found on TrailsHeaven.com. It rained for a week leading up to the ride and it continued to...

I kinda wish I stayed with actual TREs over heims.. might do that with the next one. You got all fancy with your steering and all I did this weekend was install a dome light.

that should be good.. I think thats the same if not close to stock wattage

Ended up not being the differential.. I jumped the gun hoping it was so I could talk myself into buying a locker. Ended up being the RH lock out, grenaded into the outer wheel bearing. I'm surprised I drove 3 hrs home with no issues. Good advice on the rebuild though, I'll keep that in mind...

LOL i like how you fixed that for me I would be going to tons if I didn't have money wrapped up in EB44 chromo shafts

undid the over knuckle steering flippy thing, drives better, should drive even betterer after a proper alignment on tuesday. shocks are shot, time to measure for some quality shocks. rear setup needs some tweaking too, LH lwr mount that I bolted to the sway bar mount is loose, nut is stripped...

good choice.. Got one clamped to my roll cage behind my seat. also good time of year to bump this thread, always looking for a new thing to by myself