[ProjecT] LoW RangE

[83LOWrange]

ok fine... since im keeping everything factory i guess i will... eventually it will be painted, (1-3 years) same colors and scheme... but i want some help for the SFBD... i can get the 2x3 from my work and i have welders.. but id love some help... whats the easiest way to start? put the 2x3 in the channel, tach it it, cut out the stock channel and all i got... but now how will i get all the mounts back right and stuff?

also.. it would prolly be easier to pull the motor and tranny, does all of this have to be done? could i "Z" the frame? i will use the i beams... and im trying to keep AC/HEAT figured keeping it original i should at least do that... ive read the BD section alot... but always have second thoughts... could i be BD on 18's and keep AC? ill get a pic of the engine compartment tomorrow, so hopefully someone could help me with this... id love to be BD too

[rocknthehawk]

i'm not sure about keeping the ac/heat. It has been done, my truck was originally set up to keep it, but it's not easy. Not positive on a first gen though...not a lot of room. mine's on 17's, bodydropped 4"

[83LOWrange]

hmmm... well id like to keep it, i could do a vintage air if i cant squeeze by the compressor and stuff, theres room in there now, but id have to set the blower box on the tub... move some more stuff, but my truck also has the smog pump and components still on it. so thatll free up some more room..

would i need to "z" the frame at all? i know ill have to drop the frame horns, but how much? the ford frame is supposed to be 6.5 inches tall... so if i build a frame from firewall back out of 2x3 thats 3.5"s gone... so a 3.5" Body Drop... so would i drop the horns that much? is there a trick to lining up the body and bed mounts? i will order my 2x3 tomorrow and my work will have it in by thurs. so ill start taking it all apart... i wished there were some people that lived around me who could help

[83LOWrange]

well... idk about a body drop if i cant have ac... my 91 i want 20's, itll be JUST show.. but this one i wanna drive ALOT! so i might not bd it... i think if i can get it to lay frame all the way, then i should be ok... or i could try a traditional... id be able to slant the filler plates ALOT cause the frame rails are so far to the inside on this truck.. idk, maybe just bag and some wheels... that should look pretty good i think

[rocknthehawk]

mine is traditional, with angled fillers. It's hard to see, but that's the best pic i've got at the moment.

with 17's and a small tire, i think you can leave it...the tire would come close the the box though.

The frame horns need moved, but other than that, you may need to notch the frame for the tie rods and/or beams.

[83LOWrange]

ok... well i still wanna stock floor it, but i really didnt wanna get into all of it..
THEN i run across this: http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...ay-rocker.html

it showed me that its not RIDICULOUSLY HARD! so ill just go ahead and do the SFBD... i know i have to notch for tie rods, thats ok, dont know about the beams yet, and ill drop the horns too, i am gonna try my best to make it all fit ac and all... ill notch the box if i have to, i dont care... ill run the smallest tires in the world! lol JK...

and ill keep the long bed for nopw and see how i like it.. i can always change it and go back and shave everything

[83LOWrange]

SMC Water Trap 3/8" 29.99
CUSTOM KIT
SMC 3/8" Fill Valve
SMC 3/8" Dump Valve
SMC Water Trap 3/8"
Viair 480 200 PSI Compressor
50ft of 1/8" DOT Reinforced Air Line
Slam Specialties 7" RE 200 PSI Single Port (Rear Bags)
50ft of 1/2" DOT Reinforced Air Line
KP 200 PSI Dual Needle
AVS ARC-9 Black 9 Rocker Switch w/lock
Viair Pressure Switch 110/145 PSI
Viair 480 200 PSI Compressor 2
KP 200 PSI Single Needle
Black 5 Gallon 8 Port
Slam Specialties 7" RE 200 PSI Single Port (Front Bags)
1,210.00
Super Lift, Super Pivot 4-Link Kit 429.99
SMC 3/8" Check Valve with Fittings 47.98

these are the parts that i will be ordering... now for the rear tubs and notch idk if i want to do all round, round tubs hex notch, or all hex... i was thinking all hex cause everything on the truck is square nearly...

but the front bag brackets and radius arm relocators i will be getting from Gravity-Werkz

if anyone has any suggestions please let me know, thanks

[83LOWrange]

ok, not an update really, but i have one month till i can order all of my parts... so "downtoearth" be ready

but im thinking about running the series 10 smoothies on wheelvintiques in a 15x6 and some 195/60R15 diamond back white walls

the tires are 24" tall but only 7" wide... ill run a 6" wide wheel, but i was wondering if ill still be able to run my stock a/c with this tire/wheel

[tattoodken]

Sweet Find!

I have an '84 single cab long bed Ranger, you got lucky mine is rusty and dented. The red on in MT is bad a**

[83LOWrange]

yea, that truck pissed me off, but kind of in a good way, i wanted to see a reg bab BDd finished... but im going to leave my handles and mirrors, hell im gonna just buff the oxidation off the paint and rock that! lol

does anyone knoe if i could run that tire and wheel?

[TrYiN2LaYaDiMe]

subscribed man looks good and get ya a lincoln from home depot thats what i got and thats what is being used on the frame we're building.

[83LOWrange]

yea, imma try and get my brother to go in and half it with me, ill go and order that 3x3 from work too..

[TrYiN2LaYaDiMe]

cool deal man. btw if u bring me that truck how are you gonna help im in tennessee would u beable to come and help or?

[83LOWrange]

yea this winter i would be able to come to TN, it aint that far from me


**UPDATE**
yes its all on its way...

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Universal Super Pivot Mega Lift 4 Link KitPORTSINGLE
Airlift Dominator D2500 qty: 4
VIAIR 2" 90083 Dual Needle, White Face, 160psi qty: 2
8 Port 5 Gallon Air Tank qty 2
Viair 480 Two PAck, With Relays & PRessure Switch, Chrome, 200psi qty: 1
I-Beam Ranger Radius Arm Relocators qty: 1
SMC 3/8" 10mm Valve w/ bracket qty: 8
SMC 3/8" Water Trap qty: 2
50' Black 1/8" DOT Airline
Black 3/8" DOT Airline, By The Foot qty: 65 FT.
Standard 8 Pc Notch
SMC 3/8" Check Valve qty: 4
Rear Shock Tab Kit
AVS-ARC-7-RED-ROCKER

Subtotal$1,946.87

i already have the DIY front cup kit from SD and the tranny crossmember... so im just waiting on this now

[83LOWrange]

ok ill post pictures in the morning of my parts, im starting the notch tomorrow night when i get off...

now i need some help with the offset for my wheels... im gonna run a 14 or 15 inch wheel


i am leaving the bed alone and the body (no shaving)... bone stock on some small chrome smoothies... it will be done for pandemonium in Pineville Louisiana July 11th... IT HAS TO BE THERE!!!



oh and im buying my Millermatic 180 with autoset in the morning too! yea ill have ALOT of pics, STAY TUNED

[83LOWrange]

ok got the bed off and everythings going down this weekend! so i will have updates about every 2 - 4 hours... so watch for the updates

im shakin' but i guess thats a good thing... hahaha it took long enough to get here!

[83LOWrange]

ok well i waited to upload alot at once o-well
friday at like 8 o'clock to about three hours ago... enjoy




i didnt catch this (but ive never messed with any of this) i bought superpivot joints, well thats only two super pivot ends and two poly bushings WTF??? well hes gonna send me the others




MY FUEL CELL... nice

[83LOWrange]

and now some work!

some metal i took from work...




for it being 25 years old, the frame coating still hasnt let it rust.. nice

[83LOWrange]

then to stripping the frame
spare tire and rack gone


covered the cab with a tarp for the glass, thnx to the forums i would have never known

[83LOWrange]

the notches



Wendys is the shit till 2! hahaha
MHMMMMM


no turning back now lol

[83LOWrange]

rest.. thats a good thing (if you dont wanna finish lol) 5 min break


a little grinding i did, dont worry theres enough weld still there

[83LOWrange]

plating...

[83LOWrange]

me grinding on the left trey on the other

[83LOWrange]

for some dumb ass reason the 1 1/8th nut and bolt that was welded on the lowers would not screw together, i cleaned the threads and still nuthin! so i just simply went and got 2 3" long 1" bolts and nuts...

o and dont worry, i welded it on the bar and end link more...
moved them up 2.5 more incehs

[83LOWrange]

the bottom back of the bumper is rolled down, so thats what its resting on, not those 1 1/8th threads lol





ok im running the new dominator 2500 bags, and they will fit, but i have to pocket the frame in the back and front because when they compress they would rub the side of the frame, no problem really, just a little more time

now i will have to wait on the djm beams to get here wed.! but ill still be smoothing everything out, but i will be needing help with fittings and stuff

[83LOWrange]

i know its a ranger and all...

but no replies???

[Innis]

i just found this thread and i think at the right time cause all the cutting up pics are being posted now haha, but seriously looks like you got it a long way, but i gotta tell you to just bag it and keep it bone stock, itll look so awesome!!

[83LOWrange]

Quote: Originally Posted by Innis

i just found this thread and i think at the right time cause all the cutting up pics are being posted now haha, but seriously looks like you got it a long way, but i gotta tell you to just bag it and keep it bone stock, itll look so awesome!!

lol yea, i told everyone id post as current as possible, but it looks like i got alot done quick this way! hahhaha

yep bone stock as possible, thats the plan, just laying rocker at the same time, which i will have some pictures to post and questions to ask about a certain way to body drop it... you will see later tonight

thanks for the complements tho man, im going now to start some more smoothing on the rear