Building a Sturdy Cage to Stay Safe in our 600HP Track Ready Ford Ranger - Trucks! S14, E1

Project Rolling Thunder is getting safer with an all-new roll cage, racing seats and all the safety gear we need to hit the track. Then, we're doing body mods to make room for our 295 - 35s upfront.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
BF Goodrich: Tire, g-Force T/A KDW, P 335 /30R18, Radial, 1,874 lbs. Load Range, ZR Speed Rated, Blackwall, Each
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Dupli-Color: Wax and Grease Remover, 11 oz., Each
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Flaming River: Battery Disconnect Switch, Push-Pull, 150 Continuous Amps Rating, Each
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H3R Peformance: Fire Extinguisher Bracket, Band Clamp, Aluminum, Brushed, 3.0 in. Diameter Extinguishers, Each
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H3R Peformance: Fire Extinguisher Bracket, Flat Surface Mount, Aluminum, Brushed, Each
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H3R Peformance: Fire Extinguisher, H3R Performance HalGuard, B and C Rated Fires, Red, 2.5 lb. Bottle, Each
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Kirkey: Seat Cover, Highback, 20 Degree Layback, 16.00 in. Width, Black Tweed, Each
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Kirkey: Seat, Aluminum, Intermediate Road Race, 15 Degree Layback, 16 in. Hip Width, Each
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Longacre Racing Products: Mirror, Panoramic, Rectangular, 14 in., Aluminum/ABS Plastic, Kit
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Summit Racing: Roll Bar Padding, Black, 3 ft. Length, 1" Thick
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Dupli-Color: Copper "plate"" coating kit
The Industrial Depot: 4" DIA 5/8"" PILOT
True Forged: FORGED 3 PIECE POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL

[@tomnekuda3818]

I can't believe how good this truck looks......probably the cleanest build I've ever seen on this truck.

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

Nice touch of the cameraman waving at the viewer through the mirror 😁

[@mattyallwood]

This keeps getting better and better

[@joelg1318]

Im loving all the sheet metal work yall are doing to the Mazda. TRUCKS makes me want to start building a second Ranger 100x better than my 94 extended cab Splash with a SN95 5.0 under the hood. It'll be cool if every viewer with a street inspired Ranger could send a picture to the show just to prove why Project Rolling Thunder is the best segment in the History of TRUCKS!

[@JesseDKangas]

Wish they would slam all the segments together into one giant video of all these builds.

[@tankeater]

Holly overkill!!! Thats a roll cage for BAJA rating!!! SCORE would cert that cage for triple digest in the dirt 🤣

[@carltrano1325]

I know I have given you boys a lot grief about the ranger vs mazda thing and i stay steadfast on that point!!!! But I will give credit where it’s derived. This has been the best build on PN ever can’t wait to see the finish product.

[@ripfletching]

This is a great build I would love to see you guys put a voodoo 5.2 with a 10 speed in some thing

[@xavier.c359]

That’s some kind a proof that it’s so much better to improve an existing vehicule, than buy a « new » one from... somewhere..! Trust your local shops and do what you can to let them improve their skills.. The best way to reach your dream car, for a better price and quality... Our future is Like that on any way... God bless you all (that’s already done...) Love you...😜

[@crashcourseinbruhsurgery]

It would have looked rad if they gussetted the main hoop to the B pillar.

[@teddychott9115]

Thank you a lot! I’m 14 and want to build my own pre runner and this helped alot

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

Check out Wing's World channel , they specialize in Pre runner trucks .

[@taddmason1187]

Love to know where this truck is today as this episode is at least 10 years old

[@CamaroAmx]

Like most of the projects on these shows either a member of the show or crew owns it, a sponsor owns it or it’s a washing machine by now. That’s generally the fate of most tv vehicle projects.

[@mrtank1967]

Man this little truck will be fast all motor. Nice work boys.

[@sykwookiee]

If you want to see it done, skip ahead...she's been finished for years...enjoy!

[@PANTYEATR1]

this Ranger series and the road course mustang series that Lou was building are great! i winner what happened to Lou's build tho. i never seen it finished😕

[@jaredvargas8750]

stupid wide tires 🤣🤣🤣 love it

[@consciouscoma85]

i love any racing construction projects but it is a bunch of work and money.. this is a good project to use as a model to custom build it to any one's budget.

[@paulmccoy2908]

He had an extra fender from a couple of episodes ago. He could have done the front wheel arches just like he did the back and he wouldn’t have had to make filler panels from scratch.

[@domthebomb420big_jucie5]

This is so sweet I want to build a only c10 with a ls1 in is

[@Dloud99]

You guys should make a second channel more uncut footage behind the scenes type stuff! #powernation2

[@Blowinshiddup]

I've seen a few builds where they list the costs involved. Helps a guy figure out if he has to miss a few beers to afford a shinier piece of gear...

[@austindoud273]

Should have cut into the body and push the cage out everywhere as far as possible cut into the door and recess the door bar cut the a pillar most of the way out and make it part of the cage etc give er way more room inside

[@mrmidnight32]

Those wheels and tires make me wonder why I watched this show for tips 😂

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

What's wrong with three-piece forged wheels and T/A KDW tires? They're not the greatest tire in 2020, but were a pretty good choice 9 years ago when this show was filmed.

[@manitoublack]

@@TheKiltedYaksman1 large chromes are never a good choice for race wheels. On this car you'd only want a 17

[@manitoublack]

@Drive YT Brand I know these are old. But my point stands. These wheels were 'trendy' but still never ideal for handling

[@crazyeyez1502]

2012 was 19 years ago?

[@MrTre50z]

nice strategy change lol

[@scroberts9316]

This is going to be sooooo Crazy Cool!

[@mrschwifty5564]

This has been finished for years.

[@scroberts9316]

@@mrschwifty5564 Lol, you're right - I commented "before" my morning coffee 😬

[@jacknickolstine3355]

I'm thinking about going with a black and royal purple / gold for my ranger build

[@stevenwdoolittle1195]

What do you mean by "BODY ON FRAM" Do you mean restore so you dod not take cab off?

[@chrishansen3069]

Do a dodge one with the Dakota with a hemi and a Chevy one with the s10 to compete with them all

[@AFXGaming]

Dakotas already had sport options like the shelby and the RT, awesome platforms

[@thought1212]

I'd like to see a stroked magnum engine build on a second gen dakota since I have one.

[@doylethomason3168]

People thinking this truck isn't finished amuse me lol

[@micahawtrey6648]

Right, I remember watching this series nearly 10 years ago.

[@mrschwifty5564]

Yup lol I miss Sunday morning car shows. Shadetree mechanic was my favorite.

[@c0wb0yTV]

kids don't know any better

[@crazyeyez1502]

It's like no one notices the copyright tag at the end of the episode...

[@mitchcaldwell7737]

Is those the kaase boss 9 heads

[@moyopedro2557]

What tube specs are used for the rollcage?

[@drivexyz2297]

that cage is overkill

[@kattcasel9730]

EXACTLY what I was thinking! Project Altered Ego (Mercury Comet) probably needed this. What happened to "worried about weight"??

[@jeffreyelliott8912]

There worried because the inner mustang might come out lol

[@benrobinson9136]

hurry up and finish this!

[@doylethomason3168]

It's been finished for years lol

[@tigwelding123]

👍💪💯

[@svofanatic3642]

that FTR brake kit you used is what required the work on the front.... 3/4in spacer is just dumb

[@dongritten3724]

I love the copper color. I would like to pain an engine that color.

[@southernstar4353]

you can pain me

[@0599663876]

كسام rolling thunder. الف حلقة وما كان يخلص

[@00ramman]

Stop calling it a Ranger. It's damn Mazda with Ranger sheet metal on it and the title and registration reflects that.

[@Akhazmat907]

I highly dislike summit. But I like that truck

[@Zxzuu29399]

Captain america..

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

They gotta have 20k in this thing. Luckily they have sponsors. Normal people living week to week wouldn't do this.

[@braderrick]

I figure the drivetrain alone was that much or more...