Shock and Fuel Cell Mount Fabrication - Backhalf Part 3 Reckless Wrench Garage

Back to work on the Ford Ranger backhalf project! I needed to add the shock and fuel cell mounts to the tube work before I continued building the back half of the Truggy. I experimented with CAD modeling the fuel cell mounts and had them laser cut out by Send Cut Send. The coilover and bypass mounts turned out really nice! Fabricating the fuel cell mounts took a little creativity to make it as low as possible and a minimalist design to save weight. All of the mounts were made with 1/8 inch cold rolled steel and made for great welding projects.
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[@Mitchayyy95]

Make sure you put some rubber Under the tank mounts to eliminate vibrations between the top Mount plate and the cell itself. Last thing you want it a hole wearing through

[@brandonensing7444]

Can't wait till I get to check it out in person

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Hell yeah!

[@eldonhalliburton4766]

The welds on that bracket made it

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Practice makes progress!

[@BuildSomethingAuto]

The rangers looking good! I think more fabricators should sit down and learn some basic CAD like you did, it just opens up a whole new world with laser/plasma cutting, CNC, etc. Thats great to gear that it only took a few hours to figure it out. One other thing it also opens up is 3D printing. Plastic is a less useful material than metal, but it still definitely has its place!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I have been trying more designs and playing with the software to learn it more. It is so easy to send a file and get it laser cut now this is a tool/skill to keep developing for sure!

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

8:11 Sweet welding table 🤪

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

BTW did you make the stand for your bandsaw?

[@scottadvevture2022]

out standing job you may won't to put small rubber piece in the corners [old bike tire] metal on metal rub, love the look

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Thank you! I think when I pull the cell for paint I will put some thing rubber on the mounts!

[@krisbarnard1684]

Having the fuel cell further forward will also help how the suspension changes, a couple hundred pounds of fuel at the very back will make the truck act totally different from full to empty.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

On the previous setup I had it behind the axle. It would fluctuate ride height a few inches through fuel usage. I really liked the feel of the weight that far back when it was full

[@codymullins4523]

weight in there rear of these trucks is better cars it’s better to have centralized ask any TT shock tuner ever

[@Pacodwh]

This looks great man. You should have fusion 360 for those plates for the tank.

[@MuddyBeards4X4]

Looks soo good man, I have to control myself to not just back half the S10, 😂.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

You may regret not doing it one day, but you will be on the trail quicker lol

[@vicgustafson8514]

You need to check out the Archdroid plasma cutter. You can trace your cardboard and it will cut it out.

[@midschoolchris5660]

Great work man!!

[@mrm4155]

Good job man!

[@elg1514]

Great welding!

[@henrycarlson7514]

so wise , Thank You .

[@cmac956]

very good job .

[@northpeak4x4]

Looking great!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Thank you!

[@hutch273e]

Yes!!🤘🏼

[@liftedburblife]

Awsome

[@adamfowles1060]

Looks great, I was wondering if you think you could of added a captured nut design where the bolt holes are into the overlay piece?

[@BuildItWheelItExploreIt]

Awesome video man! You're killing this build, love all the tube work etc. Is your wheelbase still what it was or? Without the bed it looks shorter?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Thank you! When I did the 4 link a long time ago the wheelbase got shrunk to 117. It's still at 117, just looks super short with nothing behind the rear axle yet

[@turbogrin]

Some Nice added touches to the build! What is your before and after wheelbase ?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

I am 117 inches. The stock ranger is around 125-128 I believe

[@dans9228]

Great video, may I please ask where you purchased the portable bandsaw frame to convert it to vertical? It looks very heavy duty versus others that I have seen. Thanks!

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Someone made it for me and it is not publicly available. The swag offroad portaband frame is very good though

[@dans9228]

Thank you very much!@@RecklessWrenchGarage

[@michaelnoyes4817]

what's the go with them welds ?,

[@VaanillaGorilla]

Were you in aviation during your time in the service? I've picked up aviation terms throughout your videos.

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

We have been in aviation going on 14 years!

[@VaanillaGorilla]

@@RecklessWrenchGarage right on, right on! I was retired from army aviation last year.

[@Mitchellfab_customs]

Why did you leave Albuquerque man?

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽

[@alvarocabrera9156]

Where are you located do you do any customers work by any chance

[@randybrechbiel9748]

What's the other Chris up to now ?

[@RecklessWrenchGarage]

Kris has been busy with his active duty lifestyle but I have strong inclination to believe you guys might be seeing him again soon 😉