Best Front End Suspension for a Ford Ranger Street Truck - Trucks! S13, E4

We're designing and installing a completely new front end suspension then, installing the drivetrain and the relocated fuel cell.
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PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:
Max-Gear Synthetic Gear Oil
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Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid
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Ford Performance Parts: Cobra R Front Brake Upgrade Kit
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Lakewood Industries: Universal Driveshaft Safety Loop
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Rick's Hot Rod Shop: Custom Stainless Fuel Tank
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Stage 8 Locking Fasteners: Mechanical Locking Fasteners
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Denny's Driveshaft: Custom 1350 3" Aluminum Driveshaft"
Factory Five Racing,Inc.: Tubular Front Lower Control Arms
JD Squared Inc.: Model 32 tubing bender with upgraded hydraulic attachment and Notch Master tubing notcher.
Maximum Motorsports: Solid Rack and Pinion Mounting Bushings
Tremec: Tremec T56 MAGNUM 6-speed

[@allenmckinney9533]

1:22 that's not a carp with a underbite it's a dorkfish looking for a corndog. Lol

[@nakotabaker4938]

Why is there a mazda b2500 fender on a ford ranger

[@4KCookies]

Well you won't be able to drop the fuel tank ever again

[@dave1135]

Imagine trying to access the battery if it goes dead. I wonder if it will have airbags? If so, be twice as difficult to access it

[@TheLance1971]

Aw man, you guys didn’t show the geometry of the suspension fabrication

[@e_street7754]

why didnt yall paint the frame

[@silverfischdotnet]

2:10 "cause we wanna keep the stock hood" Except... you replaced the hood like 2 episodes ago with a non-stock hood.

[@skylinefever]

I suppose that keeps their options open. Also, it helps the DIY-er know what can happen when making such an engine swap. I don't know how many hot rod builds go way over budget because there were changes that the owner didn't anticipate.

[@c0wb0yTV]

what he meant is not run a cowl hood or cut a hole in the hood for clearance

[@basshead.]

+Will Fischer Not true at all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGrTg3iYbpafack

[@chrish.3564]

I can't believe that you guys didn't media blast that frame and powder coat it.

[@johnkilo3]

They hardly ever do, it's all about slapping the parts on that were given to them for free by sponsors. Unless one of the staff buys them I think these vehicles are usually sold/auctioned off after they're done with them.

[@Mikefoxx55]

What are you going to do with the frame?? That bare metal gonna rust real quick 🤔🤔

[@alphonsomatthew1497]

Love the show, I have a f-150 for 12 years and I really want to restore so I keep watching ti learn how to get my truck back together.

[@nathanskinner423]

It just me or is this thing technically mid engine

[@jaredvargas8750]

Dogurasu since the engine is behind the front axle it is a mid engine truck

[@johnclary729]

@Sid The sloth Front mid-engine is a thing, yes.

[@nate0765]

@Sid The sloth thats what chevy did with their corvettes up until the c8, engine way behind the front wheels for weight distribution. They also mounted the transmission in the back of the car.

[@nathanskinner423]

@Dogurasu Front mid engine is a style of car

[@skylinefever]

3:35 Stay away from P/S racks that have carelessly sprayed black paint. Usually they only last one year. Spend the extra money to get one was that rebuilt by an OEM supplier. The higher price is offset by the reduced frustration of having to do the job over and over. Sure, I can't warn the people who made this, show, but I can warn any DIY-er watching this video. Whether you are an amateur or pro, just stay away from cheap rebuilt P/S racks. 4:10 This is one reason I prefer driving German cars over other American and Japanese cars. They trade some suspension comfort for better cornering. Sure, they don't use solid P/S rack mounts, but they tend to use a stiffer grade of rubber on P/S rack bushings. However, when I have to do maintenance and repairs, I don't like German cars. 7:20 alignment machines test this automatically. If a stock suspension has an incorrect Ackermann measurement, some component is damaged and must be replaced. Adjusting other suspension parts does no good. 10:55 I love when auto manufacturers do this to their cars. The batteries tend to last twice as long on average when the battery is not under the hood, and last dramatically longer if the underhood space is far too tight. My mom's (And practically everyone's) 1985 Nissan Maxima never got much life out of batteries due to blazing underhood temperatures, and very little clearance between the battery and all the other components underhood. I intend to buy an Evo X in the future, and they were all built with the battery mounted in the backseat. 13:30 Another thing that can happen when a driveshaft gets loose. The engine immediately overrevs. Since you are using EFI, that won't be a problem. With non-computerized engines, it is recommended to buy a rev limiter module for your ignition distributor. That saves your engine when the driveshaft breaks loose.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

It's amusing to see a lecture on Akerman Geometry for a chassis with the steering on the wrong side of the front axle line. Even more so for handling on a pickup chassis. Hope everything gets stripped down and the chassis cleaned properly, before painting and coating so it doesn't rust away from bare welds.

[@Woodstock_Warrior]

I can’t wait to see how those front fenders turn out!

[@johnholm8175]

that castle nut on the lower control arm is humongous.

[@remoc52357]

Surely your going to clean up that chassis and paint /powder coat it?

[@claymileson6456]

All that suspension talk and we are not told how the Ackerman was set or re established in view of the fact the front axle was moved. Then there is the matter of cost. We see all these custom parts going on to a vehicle, but no mention of the cost. Is all this stuff for free?

[@Red.Hot.Chili.Beans63]

Does it bother anyone else that these guys are bolting on all this fine equipment to a rusty old frame???

[@bmstylee]

It's mockup. So no.

[@crazyeyez1502]

Hopefully its all mockup and gets painted....

[@kingfisher2857]

Seems like the first thing to do would be to clean up and coat the frame.......🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ЯворВелчев]

who flinched when he jacked the spindle by the grease fitting on the ball joint

[@markusrice9610]

Some of those welds look down right SCARY...

[@hemihead6645]

The price to build that thing is even scarier.

[@rockstar34960]

@@hemihead6645 yeah I was really hoping that they would keep it budget friendly

[@bmstylee]

@@rockstar34960 yes but at no point did they say it was going to be for stage 2. The Merc engine they started with was pretty budget.

[@jeremy7991]

Why not just dump a ranger body on a mustang. Actually why do it at all?? What an ugly truck.

[@RileyTheMonster299]

Please paint that frame! All that work and you didn't paint the frame damn that kind of sucks

[@anthonycadiou8367]

Sorry about the bird body, but let the public be aware of the car you purchase for your new project car.

[@fire398017]

I swear all the hosts of these shows speak to the audience like they're 6 year olds. I wonder why.

[@enchantedwenis4994]

If memory serves me correctly when I replaced my front hubs on my 2000 Mustang GT, the torque spec on the hub nut is around 250 - 300 ft lbs. I don’t think the little ug a duggas you gave it was close to spec.

[@3Dsjk]

Enchanted Wenis Sometimes they mention it, but these shows always take these cars and trucks apart again before sending everything out to get painted, so they hardly ever show things being torqued properly during the build process.

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

I'm guessing it probably has to be blown completely apart, after everything is properly fit and clearanced, so they can blast and paint or powdercoat the frame.

[@enchantedwenis4994]

3Dsjk I’ll agree with that. I guess I brought it up because I just don’t want to see any greenhorns get hurt after watching this and decide they want to do their front hubs with their basic tool set.

[@jiovanyrodriguez3501]

Can I hire this shop todo this on my ranger ?!? I’m doing a build right now

[@yabasta13]

Great bump steer info and fix

[@aaronbrandes7456]

I'm pretty excited to see the finished product. I have always been fascinated with the engineering of the 03-04 Cobra IRS and to see it in a application like this one is very cool!

[@worlock081475]

look around its bin done for a couple years..... lol

[@tphvictims5101]

The Truck of my Dreams

[@worlock081475]

this truck was built a couple years ago must be bored

[@corytruman6076]

Kind of mad you guys never cleaned the frame

[@menom7]

If only regular Television could be shown COMMERCIAL-FREE (NOT counting the crap their hawking with their sponsors,Lol.!!!) Ahhhhhhhhh..........

[@dirtymercs6007]

Link for the brakes? The front rotors?

[@dam1041960]

A cluster fu_k of a of a nice size truck. A v6 turbo with all stock type and afmark.parts and keep all of the goodies ac,heat,ps,ect.....

[@allianceofsteel]

i tried using that royal purple stuff, after about a mile i couldn't even shift my transmission any more without fighting, it sounded horrible like it had no oil in it at all.. i made it home drained it, put standard stuff in.. and everything was right in the world again.. smooth shifts, no noise.. it was like i filled my transmission with water and sand... when I tried using this stuff..

[@gabedaxe477]

7:55 American hate curves 😂

[@dustinwolfe9591]

They are plug welds and scarf joints. Not "rosette welds and fishmouths"

[@JDWard-Jeepster]

I would have had the fuel tank mounts underneath so the tank can be lowered easier. Once a bed is on this truck removing the fuel tank will require unbolting the bed and removing it......what a pain in the butt.

[@neilsvidz9577]

Very cool stuff! This build is very similar to my Daddywagon! The Daddywagon is a 1985 fox body station wagon with Cobra IRS and those same front Brembo brakes!

[@FatAznAznWithCake]

What year mustang was the steering rack from?

[@Dunkaroos248]

They said sn95 so 99-04

[@garryboyd7092]

You guys could easily make a mold and foam or styrofoam for engine block or trans for some clearance issues

[@sweettee3647]

BC can make custom coilovers for ya. They in florida.

[@RecklessRegal]

This video is literally at least 20 years old. This truck was sold online about 2 years ago by the 3rd or 4th owner since this build.

[@crazyeyez1502]

2011 according to the copyright tag at the end of the episode

[@freedommonger4512]

you should call this project"how to turn a truck into a car. when this is done the only thing this truck will haul is ego.

[@b61mack56]

And to think if your truck could do the speed limit you would be home already😕

[@gidley23]

Please tell me this has ac.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Any chance at seeing a wrapup on that '72 Mercury Marquis?

[@stegomon]

I wonder if this truck is still around. Or did the show crush it after taping?

[@garrettsctt]

11:20 it should be 8lbs per gallon not 6lbs per gallon.

[@josuepaz9446]

Good work 👍

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

Large mouth bass have mouths that extend past their eyes (welds).

[@moultra4622]

O como fazer, deveria ser um pouco mais detalhado. No geral, muito bom...👍👍👍

[@abc123546879]

Works nice if you have all the tools ect.!!!!!!!

[@wers90928ify]

Stop talking

[@joonkim721]

The powernation is located in Franklin, Tennessee

[@bobhamilton6250]

You have to coat the frame. Just for looks.

[@gradycanty6432]

They already did the rolling thunder reveal, obviously this videos are old but because they’re already filmed they could’ve structured the release dates linear.

[@crazyeyez1502]

2011 according to the copyright tag at the end.....

[@jaredvargas8750]

I always wonder how low these videos really are 😂

[@From_Canada]

Rolling Thunder is Almost the Best Truck Build to Date

[@paulhoogeveen7353]

You never see The Skid Factory, FJ40 with V12 twin turbo?🤔😆

[@franciscolagunas5792]

F en love your videos

[@StrokerDiesel]

Great VIEDO

[@moedalgarny]

69K view...NICE

[@scotthays4813]

Amen! Keep em coming

[@FOEHMR0024]

Love your work

[@jflo_262]

How long ago was this made?

[@crazyeyez1502]

Copyright date is 2011 at the end of the episode

[@hilljackzack7284]

I would’ve used a 4 link coil spring axle in the rear instead. It’s just better for drifting and doing burnouts than IRS will ever be.

[@hobojesus9817]

Burnouts maybe but definitely not drifting

[@josephmarinazzo3724]

8lbs per gallon.

[@johnclark6139]

5th

[@anthonypadilla4136]

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[@williamhurren5181]

2nd

[@vannani8540]

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[@basshead.]

1st

[@40calDeathPunch]

Power nation is getting desperate. This video came out over 5years ago.