Ford Ranger 4 Link Suspension Build - (2018) Reckless Wrench Garage
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2018
- The 1991 Ford Ranger is getting a rear 4 link suspension build and King Coilover shocks! We are removing the leaf springs and building a custom rear 4 link with King coilover shocks for rock crawling. We used different brackets from Ballistic Fabrication, Barnes 4wd and Artec. The joints are all Ballistic fab joints.
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As a fabricator of many years and doing a lot of chassis work I must say guys you guys did a really awesome job with this project I really like it it's very motivating and downright awesome!! Keep the great videos coming you guys two thumbs up here out of Houston Texas!
Also noted if you guys need any performance parts for anyting Gears tuning heads cam whatever get with me and I'll work you a hell of a good deal on stuff. I'm a dealer for over 75 different vendors. Once again keep up the amazing work!
Daniel's Speed and Performance thank you very much! We appreciate the compliments and we are glad you like it. We will definitely let you know if we need any parts!
Daniel's Speed and Performance cool thanks for the reply. Nice rigs you got there.
Daniel's Speed and Performance have you upgraded the brakes and rotors?
good
Quite frustrating how you make a 4 link build done in a driveway look so simple and easy. Makes me want to go out and just start cutting. Nice videos. Subbed.
vica153 you should just go out and start cutting! Yes there is a little bit of math and planning involved, but a lot of people seem to over complicate things and then never get anything accomplished. Just remember, almost anything can be cut off, and almost anything can be welded back on, or rebuilt. If you do a 4 link and don’t like it, cut it off and adjust it
Ever seen that Simpsons episode where Homer builds a BBQ?
These guys look like it was completed on the whiteboard before the first cut was made. No measuring and configuring on the fly for clearances of unexpected obstacles and stuff. A good starting base like a straight chassis and dive way with a very flat concrete slab would help
The whole process in the video was ‘on the fly’. It helps when it’s still sitting on the old suspension and you’re not changing the ride height at all. The Stuburban took a little more effort, but following the same principles helps. Set ride height and axle position, then put some tubes in place to see how it looks and run numbers.
Drain plugs are definitely nice, I added one to my dana 28 when I still had it.
also a fabricator of many years, and not a fan of monster truck builds, , but am impressed with the dive and roll resistance the under chassis cam showed, good engineering. Well done lads.
I would really recommend tieing the top of the truss into the top of the diff. It will twist and try and rip off of the diff. Subscribed and looking forward to more content, really good video format, editing, and content.
subscribed because of your amazing quality of content and also the badass ranger. my first vehicle was a ranger 4x4 that i beat the hell out of offroad so they always hold a special place in my heart.
love the build, i am closely following because im trying to figure out how to put a radius arm )then maybe link in the rear) of my SAS'd silverado... ive also wanted to do a Ranger/ Toyota build aswell so this is great!!
That's freakin awesome. Thanks for the upload
Pretty good video haven't found a good one like this
Super cool build, awesome to see all the details. Building an explorer myself (not like this though haha) so it's awesome to see a detailed build on a very similar vehicle.
Spring rate video please!!! Love y’all’s content please keep it up!!
Awesome. That job is definitely not that easy but don’t know why after watching this I just wanna hit my truck right now and start that thing 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Thanks mate, I’m sure I’ll learn so much from you......
new subscriber...... 🙋♂️😀
Dope driveway build. Locked up rear tires for 5 seconds on the road haha
Your guys awesome, simple fabrication but function!!!
Looks like you guys have a neat series going on here. should have more views imo. Keep it up!
I have a ranger as well yours sounds amazing
Nice, I run 4-link in the rear of my liberty, love it.
Ridiculously awesome
I figured !!! I just saw it moving. I broke mine . Great stuff
love the bottle opener at 8:46
My friend, you did a great job! now it would take an anti-rock bar 👍🏻
A sway bar is on the list!
Your best video yet. Keep it up.
Awesome videos, glad I found this channel. Keep them coming.
Really love the quality of work. First vid and I’m subbed
Thank you!!
Nice job... Impressed how easy you made that look.
Thank you!
With the old suspension still in place, it makes the job a lot easier.
If you start out with a blank slate, it’s a tad bit more work.
Wow makes me still wish I had my Bronoco 2
Came here for a prerunner build video. Stayed here for the awesome crawler build video.
Good job on video & build.
Waiting to see more videos.
We have a lot of videos on our channel
Wow i don't see like this in youtube good job
that video was amazing. thank you
quality build video! really enjoying your channel!
Auto Existence thank you!
Cool video
I would for sure build around that t case some support. Badass video . And truck
Pisce Ponix there is one, it wasn’t installed yet for the first quick test run
Хорошо сделали!!!
Yeah.....ridiculously awesome
Sweet lift!!!
love the video I just thought I might let you know UV light from welding isn't blocked by mere eyelids. Always use a mask, welder's eye is very serious and easy to get.
Yes! Spring rates!!
Cool!!
Muy bien
Gracias por compartir
Saludos
This thing is badass
Great video
Cool under car cam!
Ahhh the sweet sound of sizzling bacon. 🥓 🥓
awesome .
thanks
I would like a vid on spring rates! Need to 4-link my Jeep.
Shane Affsa yeah I wanna 4 link my Wrangler yj
Looks good! Ferd power!
Unless your working on the Short bus, then Chevy power!
I would have liked to see more of a shock hoop in the rear but I'm sure it will hold as light as that truck is!
matthew wasley a gusset was added to the top of the tab that was not shown in the video
Super cool video guys. Subbed
Ranger danger!!
Awesome
It’s cool to see young guys doing mods
are cars/trucks. It’s kind of getting rare with millennials
now kids the hardest thing in a 4 link or prerunner project is handing over the dollars for the suspension
Genius.
Thanks for posting I enjoy these type of projects but you might get some limit straps to keep those shock together.
Watch the end of the video 🤷🏼♂️
@@RecklessWrenchGarage I see it now just in front of the bump stop, nice work Im playing with the idea with 4 linking my 96 tacoma the leafs are deavers with a 3inch lift, it really beats me up, and videos like this give me confidence.
I had the same feeling with leaf springs, coilovers and air bumps feel glorious
I’ve been wanting to do something like this to my ranger. Do you get lots of flex, how much of a lift did it give you, and what size coil overs are those?
Looks like you need to bias to your front brakes more. You can do that with a valve or separate the front and back with two master brake cylinders.
I want to know how to calculate spring rate. 👍🏻
I want to do this to my 2wd Ranger
Felicidades x la transformación pero creo q le faltó la barra estabilizadora en diagonal
Nice
Maybe you guy's could find a donor truck to do a DIY on long travel leaf spring's? With upgraded Shocks?? Great video's.
We don’t currently have plans to build another Offroad setup any time soon; however, if we do, we’ll be sure to take this into consideration. 👍
Ram Wall they’re like regular leaf springs, but they allow more travel. You’re a special individual.
In the turns heels like a cruiser Aurora, you need a stabilizer.
I’m not really sure what you mean, but, there is a sway bar on the rear.
Suspension Stabilizer Bar, Anti-roll bar www.spohn.net/productimages/1022/Camaro-Rear-Anti-Roll-Bar-F-Body-Rear-Anti-Roll-Bar-921-1.jpg
Same thing. It has one on the rear.
Beautiful build.
What's your thought on the handling on road?
Also, what about the handling on dirt roads such as forest service roads?
I'm about the pull the trigger on a 4-link for my XJ. But I'm worried it won't perform well as a hybrid rock crawler, overlanding, and daily driver rig. Any input is appreciated!
I haven’t had many miles to test it yet, but the handling on road with a custom built sway bar is nice.
One thing to keep in mind with coilovers, if you plan to load the vehicle up with lots of gear, you have to plan for that accordingly.
Muito bom parabéns
I was going to say it's sitting a little high in the ass in about 2 in to 3 in but it's a nice set-up man I like it a lot keep it up man
I have changed the spring rates and it sits about 3” lower now
So I’ve got a 2020 Ford Ranger 4x4/FX4 and I want to be able to drive 30-40 mph down bumpy dirt roads rocks etc and have a smooth ride doing so.
What stuff is out there that I can have installed to do that?
Bought a 68 c10 with a 4 link set up. But more for drag racing. Trying to run it on the st as a daily driver though. Does that sound crazy? Is it a rough ride?
Great job, n great job not boring me with useless crap. I hate videos that go on for 25 minutes that could be summed up in much less.
Thank you! We try to keep it to the meat and potatoes
Cómo consigo los amortiguadores ?
Y el errage para la suspencion ?
my problom is i have wheel hope when i let out the clutch how do i get rid of that?
Would consider gusset if the coil over mounts. That’s a lot of stress on one tube.
manddy05554 it wasn’t shown in this video, but a gusset was added to the top of the upper coilover tab.
great job have fun where do i get 4link calculator thanks
Awesome video! Do you have a trac bar? I didn’t notice one, isn’t one needed? Trying to figure out the 4 link rear for my truck!
Since the links are triangulated, no trac is required
Never mind, say the video on the brakes😉
2:35 holy shit I never seen a shock absorber like that
you never seen a lifted sema truck before? pretty much the samething
Its crazy how unfased the rest of the truck is compared to leaf springs
Are you using the factory lower shock mounts
Awesome job man! What disc brakes are you running on the 9” rear?
They are Chevy calipers and some 5x5.5 rotors I had machined locally
good afternoon, that configuration works in a jeep cherokee xj and it does not wobble on the road, can it be used on the road without problems?
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im gonna do this to my 94 k2500 suburban with a 7.4 454
2:50 Man i hope he gets this weld done quick without burning my ass
Are you 4 link bars the same lenght
What did you do to the exhaust*
changing leafspings on my truck. giong with bigger ones how do i know were to put my chakels and bracket s .
John Vela If you’re only replacing the springs for lift springs, you don’t need to replace/move the brackets. If you’re replacing the brackets; this depends on your vehicle and the type of springs you have. Once you have the front brackets in place, you’ll want to load the springs before placing the shackles. It can be a tricky process.
Real nice! You guys make the build look super easy. How do you guys figure out what size coilover/spring to get a certain lift? 3.5 inch lift. Trying to get this setup on a 72 blazer. Thanks
Check out Crawlpedia. You will find a wealth of information related to your question on there.
You’ll have to figure out the vehicle’s sprung weight and unsprung weight, desired travel and ride height, and it will vary depending on single/dual rate setup.
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Thank you for your response. Keep up the good work and videos
I Have a 1988 Ranger I brought it in 2007 for $1200.00 the guy that owned it took very good care of it. I put air shocks in the rear (it's the family work horse) and coil overs in the front. It's a two wheel drive with no torsion bars. Is there a way to lift the front end about 3 in. without changing the coils?
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that ranger wheelbase looks similar to my 97 explorer sport. I wanted to do a solid axle in front but am worried the wheelbase is so short i'd have some horrible driveshaft angles.
The explorer sport has a 101” wheelbase, the ranger now has a 117” wheelbase.
Just think about the bronco II; it has a 94” wheelbase and people do solid axles in them.
Very cool youtube page
Hi guys I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how to calculate my spring rate on a 1989 F150 XLT RWD with a 6” skyjacker front lift but I want to delete my rear leaf springs and do something like what you boys have done to your ranger. But I can only afford to do the rear end st the moment. I look forward to your reply. Thanks. Matt.
There no cross link... what is the purpose of the fifth one link bar...(cross link)
Gotta ask why you didn't weld the top brackets right on the pumpkin top? Seems like it would have been easier. I could understand if it was a cast center but that's a welded rear.
Because you need a certain amount of separation between upper and lower links to have effective 4 link geometry. I needed the upper links taller than the housing
@@RecklessWrenchGarage correct......but the more effective means of getting the separation would have been to mount the lower link tabs straight down instead of pointing forward. then you could have eliminated that big ol' weak bracket on top, mounted the uppper link tabs right to the housing, and also gained much better leverage and weight transfer.
Yes, dropping the lower mounts would also increase the separation. This would also decrease my ground clearance, and make two large areas to get hung up on rocks. This a rock crawler/off-road machine. Reducing ground clearance is not an option. The truss is not weak, it is a tried and proven design.
quick question. with this type of 4 link set up, do you get any lateral movement from the rear axle? i am new to all this
The triangulation of the links prevent the axle from moving side to side. If all of the links were parallel a pan hard bar would be needed to prevent lateral axle movement
So build the links at ride height and then build shock mounts at full bump?
Yeah that's how this setup was done. Put the suspension to full bump to make sure you get it setup to utilize the full shock travel
I've watched this about 3x lol , I like it so much . I have a 77 Cj5 it's all the way to chassis now . Instead of springs, I want mine to have drive character like your's, Man it look's fun as hell to drive . Can't wait , hoping to have it done by Fall . I'm gonna run 35s , I still want my Jeep to retain classic look . If I get the right dampener only let it goe so far . Really just need to research wieghts , cog lines , I bet a line laser is worth it on these job's . Still I believe it will come down to coilovers or air . Killer Truck dude's I bet it was a fun one . Is it still around ?
Thanks for watching man! Yeah the ranger is still around and has continued to be upgraded. If you go through our channel we have a lot more videos of it and a lot of action off-road.
Did you ever do a video on find springs and different rates for weight?
We haven’t gone into detail on it yet. We wanted to wait until we had plenty of opportunity to mess with ours.
what made contact first at 5:17 ? is that okay? what should ideally touch first at full squat?
Nothing contacted, there is clearance all the way around. The bump stops are the only thing you really want to have any contact.
Looks good but why did you use a axle truss instead of just welding the upper link mounts directly to the axle beings that’s a steel center section?
Strength, and to get more separation between upper and lower links