DB_1
Elite Ranger
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- October 23, 2001
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- City, State
- La Quinta, Ca.
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 97 SC Ranger xlt
I guess this could have went in a couple different forums but I'll put it here
My first version of bump stops didn't work out so I figured something adjustable was in order. I took a page from the guys running the bling air bumps and made my own bump cans.
I used 2" HREW and cut the seam out, the seam made for a nice straight line to cut from. Then I used 1.75" tube for the bump stop to mount to.
Next was to take some 2"x .188 wall square tube and cut one side out for the 2" round tube to sit in. It seemed to be a stronger approach than just using flat plate welded to the tube plus I had a nice flat back to bolt to the frame.
The bolts had to be inserted first between the round and square tubing before welding since it would be near impossible to insert a nut inside after the fact. I could've welded nuts on there but this was easier.
Finally, I used 3/4" x .120 wall tube for the pinch bolt rings. I suggest using a band saw or sawsall to cut this small tubing. Deburring after using an abrasive saw is a royal PITA.
I didn't want to paint them until I was sure they would work and it looks like they will I'm gonna have to make an adjustment on the passenger side, the coil rubs on the bump stop on full droop.
Here's some pics:
My first version of bump stops didn't work out so I figured something adjustable was in order. I took a page from the guys running the bling air bumps and made my own bump cans.
I used 2" HREW and cut the seam out, the seam made for a nice straight line to cut from. Then I used 1.75" tube for the bump stop to mount to.
Next was to take some 2"x .188 wall square tube and cut one side out for the 2" round tube to sit in. It seemed to be a stronger approach than just using flat plate welded to the tube plus I had a nice flat back to bolt to the frame.
The bolts had to be inserted first between the round and square tubing before welding since it would be near impossible to insert a nut inside after the fact. I could've welded nuts on there but this was easier.
Finally, I used 3/4" x .120 wall tube for the pinch bolt rings. I suggest using a band saw or sawsall to cut this small tubing. Deburring after using an abrasive saw is a royal PITA.
I didn't want to paint them until I was sure they would work and it looks like they will I'm gonna have to make an adjustment on the passenger side, the coil rubs on the bump stop on full droop.
Here's some pics: