14bolt 037.jpg
641 hits | 66.13 KB | Posted: 3/22/05
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14bolt 040.jpg
612 hits | 79.7 KB | Posted: 3/22/05
(Posted in: 14 bolt)

ranger 023.jpg
517 hits | 76.33 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Large-case alt accy bracket from a serpentine van
(Posted in: Engine accessories)

ranger 024.jpg
575 hits | 67.82 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
(Posted in: Engine accessories)

altgraph.jpg
590 hits | 22.96 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Here's an output test sheet for an Advanced Auto 100A large-case rebuild (not mine)
(Posted in: Engine accessories)

ranger 025.jpg
557 hits | 72.59 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Stock 2.9 compressor and pulley on right, 6-groove pulley on left from an '83 Mustang w 302
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 026.jpg
497 hits | 64.81 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Look very similar. Ranger a/c blows cold so I want to keep system intact if possible
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 027.jpg
474 hits | 73.47 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Remove center nut
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 028.jpg
500 hits | 83.19 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
There should be a puller for this but a bit of prying will remove the outermost rubber surround
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 029.jpg
487 hits | 88.99 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Now remove snap ring and the pulley/bearing will slide off
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 030.jpg
508 hits | 82.89 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
I didn't need to change the magnet as they looked identical but if you do there's one more larger snap ring and it will pull off
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 031.jpg
593 hits | 92.32 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
Done, ready for serp
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 032.jpg
671 hits | 64.57 KB | Posted: 2/24/05
The only problem is that the gap here is a little large; I can get it to engage by pushing the rubber surround back by hand, unk if it will work under normal operating conditions. The Mustang rubber sat too close, while the Ranger appears to sit too...
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 040.jpg
613 hits | 75.34 KB | Posted: 2/27/05
The issue was the depth of this surface. The Ranger one placed it too far away from the pulley while the Mustang one but it right up into the pulley, defeating the clutch
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 041.jpg
491 hits | 65.26 KB | Posted: 2/27/05
I was able to use the Mustang piece and just space it out with a single washer. Problem solved and it self-engages like this
(Posted in: A/C pulley)

ranger 044.jpg
663 hits | 71.16 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
Rear shackles; on top, stock Ranger shackle, below is GM shackle that came with my 63" rear springs. I used the GM shackle because of the larger bushing and.....
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 046.jpg
621 hits | 77.98 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
..... it's hard to make out but the GM shackle uses slightly thicker legs
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 047.jpg
750 hits | 81.2 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
A stock Ranger shackle is already in compression from the factory, but I figured I'd like to gain some lift by dropping the shackle a bit more. Remove the stock hanger, turn it over, and cut a hole for the shackle to drop thru.
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 048.jpg
586 hits | 69.31 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
like this. Of course you've weakened the hanger substantially so some sort of guessetting is required.
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 049.jpg
527 hits | 51.48 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
I chose to box/gusset with 2.5" square. This is yet another thing I thought might come out looking halfway professional but mostly looks booty. Regardless, it'll work for now.
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 052.jpg
524 hits | 61.04 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
Now, for the front hangers for the rear springs, I determined where I wanted them and found one of the stock holes would work well with this rivet (now gone) under the rear-most cab mount. This also tucks the hanger up higher than putting it in fron...
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 053.jpg
588 hits | 65.25 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
The hanger would need to bolt on an uneven area of frame here, so I welded in some scrap and ground smooth
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 056.jpg
645 hits | 71.34 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
Rear/rear hanger installed
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 054.jpg
545 hits | 63.39 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
there's the idea (yeah, I cut the stock hanger some)
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 055.jpg
568 hits | 75.08 KB | Posted: 3/20/05
Done. If I decide three bolts isn't sufficient I'll weld it the frame, but I suspect it'll be fine.
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 057.jpg
586 hits | 61.93 KB | Posted: 3/21/05
Right side 63" Chevy installed
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 059.jpg
627 hits | 76.64 KB | Posted: 3/21/05
Great shot of me, huh? I cut 10" off the rear frame. Note the factory rear xmember has been moved forward (it's cheesy but I don't have time to build another), and I tacked angle the frame to keep it from spreading while moving the xmember.
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 060.jpg
717 hits | 78.47 KB | Posted: 3/21/05
A shorter Ranger with rear leafs installed. I believe this reduced the wheelbase by about 10"
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 064.jpg
1300 hits | 58.07 KB | Posted: 3/23/05
Rear axle is in. Never mind brakes, parking brake, anti-wrap, driveshaft, etc etc
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 066.jpg
858 hits | 79.53 KB | Posted: 3/23/05
(Posted in: Rear leaf suspension)

ranger 069.jpg
774 hits | 74.14 KB | Posted: 3/24/05
First, the TTB must come out. Mandatory TTB salute
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 071.jpg
597 hits | 74.25 KB | Posted: 3/28/05
Here's the front xmember roughed in. It'll be cleaned up later
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 070.jpg
619 hits | 84.11 KB | Posted: 3/28/05
I picked up the three existing holes in the framehorns, and even re-used the TTB hardware LOL
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 074.jpg
577 hits | 84.06 KB | Posted: 3/28/05
Front springs are from a '90ish 'Burb
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 075.jpg
569 hits | 74.04 KB | Posted: 3/28/05
I really hope I can use the top-most hole up front and trim my ugly hangers
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 073.jpg
562 hits | 68.5 KB | Posted: 3/28/05
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 076.jpg
659 hits | 64.45 KB | Posted: 3/29/05
Front hanger for rear leafs roughed in. 3" square. The two bolts pic'd are in pre-existing holes - every little bit helps make it go faster. Need bushings
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 077.jpg
596 hits | 70 KB | Posted: 3/29/05
The bigger picture, so to speak
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 079.jpg
628 hits | 74.67 KB | Posted: 4/2/05
Rear hanger for front springs mostly roughed in
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 081.jpg
549 hits | 78.43 KB | Posted: 4/2/05
Picked up pre-existing holes for old radius arm brackets here
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 082.jpg
635 hits | 77.79 KB | Posted: 4/2/05
Test - weighted, just coming off jackstand on this side. I suspect lift leaves will be required
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 083.jpg
822 hits | 60.47 KB | Posted: 4/7/05
test fit on stock GM front springs, simulated height if the same size tire were mounted up front - need at least 4" spring to level the truck
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 085.jpg
807 hits | 73.28 KB | Posted: 4/7/05
weighted, I think positive caster is a bit much, somewhere around 9 or 10 degrees, easy to fix
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 088.jpg
753 hits | 71.45 KB | Posted: 4/18/05
Front 60 arriveth and front 4" Tuff Country springs
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)

ranger 095.jpg
769 hits | 71.63 KB | Posted: 6/11/05
Rear hanger for front springs sectioned to reduce postive caster
(Posted in: Front leaf suspension)