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tack welded, control arms added, shocks added, this side was fully mocked up to ensure we are correct with clearances....we are. Time for final welds and gusseting
Cardboard shapes were created and traced onto 1/4" plate
240V plasma cutter "freestyle" I just use a straightedge and do my best, bench grinder, belt sander, then once installed it was all hand filed (ALOT) to remove any sharp edges so when you work on your truck you do not get any snags!!
more later I have to take my son for haircut, he goes back to school tomorrow!!!
LATER...
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Now that all tabs/supports are cut and placed time for final welding.
Tabs tie control arm mounts into frame, triangle pieces connect arm mounts and tabs into shock tower
After wire wheel, light grinding and hand filing, clean and ready for paint
Drivers done, ready for schlage cleanup, grinding, hand file and then satin black paint!
ALL final welds are done both side, all edges were filed down to be smooth, rounded, NO SNAGS and no sharp edges, also removed some of the super booger welds for a cleaner appearance before final black satin paint. Frame rails were also cleaned front and back with flapper disc before Krylon satin black enamel
Sorry no pics of black finished product, or the superlift supports/boxing, YET!!!!!!!! I will get them when I am back at the shop tomorrow.
Pictures of the Kartek rear shackle hangers, these are similar to flipping the stock Ford hanger BUT include a 1.5" drop so that the shackle can be mounted and clear the underside of the ranger bed
I will be busy cutting rivets....16 per side, to allow the install of the flipped shackle and Chevy 1500 springs (04 silverado, 1700lb spring rate, brand new Husky springs from Rock Auto)
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2007 Sport 4door 4x4 4.0L SOHC V6 Ranger