fordf150
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finally gathered up most of the pieces parts to get this going and had time to start on it tonite.
Starting with a 2000 Ford Ranger xtended cab shortbed. I started by stripping the bed and rear frame section off the truck. On these rangers the frame is 2 piece so removing the rear section is as simple as removing the rivets and separating the halves. Forgot to take pictures until i got to this point.
4x2 .120 wall tubing is what i am starting my frame addition with. Planning on this being a complete bolt on deal, had to tack weld the new frame in place because i didnt have enough C clamps. Will be thru bolting the 2 pieces together and sleeving the holes thru the tubing.
rear crossmember is welded in place....dont look to closely at the welds, first time welding with this setup and its MIG so assumed i could set it on the fly without bothering to make a test weld, I was WRONG! Been welding with this welder for 4-5 months but its always been on 110V and sheet metal, havent liked the results since the day i brought it home but have been getting better with it. Not sure if its the welder or if the Hobart wire is crap since i normally run Washington Alloy or Lincoln wire and am used to the old Lincoln welder.
Already found a problem, I need to buy the rims and tires I'm going to run before i can mount the air bags because its a tight fit with the stock rims and 30x9.50/15 tires and my plans involve swapping to 245/70-17 tires and a 17x8 rim.
and on to the next issue I found.....it just keeps giving, nothing can be a simple line it up and weld it on.
there is a 2x2 tube that will be welded onto the bottom of the 4x2 so i mocked up the lower control arm like it would be welded to that portion of the frame, its still a pretty steep angle since this 4 link kit is more designed for cars and not a pickup so the links are fairly short.
Starting with a 2000 Ford Ranger xtended cab shortbed. I started by stripping the bed and rear frame section off the truck. On these rangers the frame is 2 piece so removing the rear section is as simple as removing the rivets and separating the halves. Forgot to take pictures until i got to this point.
4x2 .120 wall tubing is what i am starting my frame addition with. Planning on this being a complete bolt on deal, had to tack weld the new frame in place because i didnt have enough C clamps. Will be thru bolting the 2 pieces together and sleeving the holes thru the tubing.
rear crossmember is welded in place....dont look to closely at the welds, first time welding with this setup and its MIG so assumed i could set it on the fly without bothering to make a test weld, I was WRONG! Been welding with this welder for 4-5 months but its always been on 110V and sheet metal, havent liked the results since the day i brought it home but have been getting better with it. Not sure if its the welder or if the Hobart wire is crap since i normally run Washington Alloy or Lincoln wire and am used to the old Lincoln welder.
Already found a problem, I need to buy the rims and tires I'm going to run before i can mount the air bags because its a tight fit with the stock rims and 30x9.50/15 tires and my plans involve swapping to 245/70-17 tires and a 17x8 rim.
and on to the next issue I found.....it just keeps giving, nothing can be a simple line it up and weld it on.
there is a 2x2 tube that will be welded onto the bottom of the 4x2 so i mocked up the lower control arm like it would be welded to that portion of the frame, its still a pretty steep angle since this 4 link kit is more designed for cars and not a pickup so the links are fairly short.