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Offline PlumCrazy

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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #15 on: December 02, 2009, 01:37:18 PM »
Two oil changes (around 6200 miles).  It is mostly highway.  It rides better than stock IMO.  I need to get some new shocks up front and get my hands on a superrunner steering setup, my steering geometry off so I get a tiny bit of bump steer.
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #16 on: December 02, 2009, 10:54:36 PM »
how much lift is in the front cuz they superlift cant stress enuff that you cant use it for 6" lifts and over. they dont want anyone using it for anything over 5.5". have you ever though about maybe a sway away steering system
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #17 on: December 02, 2009, 11:56:46 PM »
Quote from: BADINTEN on December 02, 2009, 10:54:36 PM
how much lift is in the front cuz they superlift cant stress enuff that you cant use it for 6" lifts and over. they dont want anyone using it for anything over 5.5". have you ever though about maybe a sway away steering system

Made for 2"-6" kits.  I have 4" coils w/ 2" spacers, but I have 4.0 supercab w/ a heavy a** bumper, so I doubt I have much more than 4.5" inches up front.  I plan to run 6" skyjacker coils w/ 2" spacer.  The SJ coils are soft, so I should end up right at 6".

If I get the superrunner steering setup on and it looks like it is stressed, I will put the 8" SJ pitman arm and lower the superrunner idler arm.
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2009, 04:54:35 AM »
there is more to it than just lowering the arm bro its like the sway away style with a pivit point on the pass side also maybe you should just build your own set up all together
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #19 on: December 03, 2009, 07:05:37 PM »
Quote from: BADINTEN on December 03, 2009, 04:54:35 AM
there is more to it than just lowering the arm bro its like the sway away style with a pivit point on the pass side also maybe you should just build your own set up all together

the super runner steering system does have a true center link, idler arm and 4 tierod ends.  I was talking about lowering the idler arm ("pass side pivot" as you call it) and the pitman arm.  Which would lower the the whole center link to the right height for a 8" lift.
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #20 on: December 03, 2009, 07:18:42 PM »
sweet as long as your going for it i cant wait to see it bro
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #21 on: December 03, 2009, 09:28:50 PM »
Quote from: BADINTEN on December 03, 2009, 07:18:42 PM
sweet as long as your going for it i cant wait to see it bro

I have to find a superrunner setup that doesnt cost 500 bucks first.lol
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #22 on: December 03, 2009, 10:29:58 PM »
ya that was the first thing that stopped me from using it lol
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #23 on: December 03, 2009, 10:32:27 PM »
Weld it jk.
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #24 on: March 10, 2010, 10:29:17 PM »
1]"and beefed up TTB drop bracket"

2]"I lifted the rear with Chevy 64" springs and ext shackles."

Hi PlumCrazy,

1]I was wondering if I could cut and turn at the pivot point without using a drop bracket, kind of an L shape.
The quick look I took I don't see any interference.

2]What year, make, and model do I look for?

Thanks,
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #25 on: March 10, 2010, 11:02:51 PM »
People do to a "cut and turn" to gain a little clearance, but they are far from an L shape.  They dont angle it any more than 45* if that.

The 64" leaves came on 88-98 full size Chevy's 2 or 4 wheel drive.  Best to go with springs from a 1500 to get the right spring rate.  You have to move the front hanger 6" forward on a Ranger.

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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #26 on: March 10, 2010, 11:43:06 PM »
Quote from: PlumCrazy on March 10, 2010, 11:02:51 PM
People do to a "cut and turn" to gain a little clearance, but they are far from an L shape.  They dont angle it any more than 45* if that.

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I wonder why? I'm building this truck for short course, the course has some fairly big jumps. So, I'm trying to get some travel numbers without spending. I have the tools and skills to fab though, but not the knowledge of what to do. Learning as I go :)
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #27 on: March 10, 2010, 11:45:20 PM »
Quote from: alwaysFlOoReD on March 10, 2010, 11:43:06 PM
Quote from: PlumCrazy on March 10, 2010, 11:02:51 PM
People do to a "cut and turn" to gain a little clearance, but they are far from an L shape.  They dont angle it any more than 45* if that.

-PlumCrazy
I wonder why? I'm building this truck for short course, the course has some fairly big jumps. So, I'm trying to get some travel numbers without spending. I have the tools and skills to fab though, but not the knowledge of what to do. Learning as I go :)

Its a strength issue.
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #28 on: March 10, 2010, 11:47:09 PM »
Thanks,
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Re: Ext. Rad Arms
« Reply #29 on: March 11, 2010, 01:12:53 AM »
i love ur fabrication on ur truck plum it's awsome and clean
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