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Forum: Lowered Suspension 04-20-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Milling torsion keys?

Don't bother, it's a lot more work without anymore drop then just flipping the keys. I milled and reset the bolt divits, welded to the back side as the key was to thin to be useful after getting the...
Forum: Lowered Suspension 04-11-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By Eikonic
Milling torsion keys?

Has anyone ever milled the ledge on their torsion keys to get a lower stance ? I have a mill where I can take th ledge of the key down and reset the concave divit where the bolt goes, has anyone done...
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-27-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 951
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Cheap paint. Maaco, roll on, or home spray?

People will argue about the harbor freight hplv guns, but I have used them and they aren't to bad a gun spend the 40$ get the better gun, as far as paint you can get summit racing brand urathane for...
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-27-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,190
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Painting whole truck, spraying questions.

Ok many people have many different opinions on painting, me personally with over 20 years would tell you if you don't have any body work to do and the body is pretty straight.
Use a DA with 320...
Forum: Lowered Suspension 03-22-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,234
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Silly question.....lowering with Mustang springs?

As long as there the same od and Id, where they sit in the spring holders with no slop yes they will work, that's all "after market " lowering springs are is shorter spring from a different vehicle...
Forum: Lowered Suspension 03-15-2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By Eikonic
Forum: Lowered Suspension 03-14-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By Eikonic
Calling all mini truckers

Anyone have torsion bar ranger that's been bagged?
I'm one of the unlucky people that picked up a 2000 ranger 2 wheel drives that has torsion bars. Iv seen the weldit your self kit to bag the front....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2015, 06:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,010
Posted By Eikonic
Re: T3/t4 turbo

Yes but not worth the money. You can pick up a turbo pretty cheap. If you have a stock 2.x liter don't run more then 10 pnds same on the 3.0, the 4.0 can handle more but not much about 15psi stock....
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-14-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,180
Posted By Eikonic
Re: What do yall think its worth? Please input.....

Here in Michigan its a pain to find a ranger for less then 1500,
But if it starts, runs, and drives low ball him with the facts it needs paint, body work, etc
I'd wager that if his willing to let...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-10-2015, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,136
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Tell me about ranger "upgrades" with Explorer/Mustang parts?

What's the issue with reg cab Rangers and explorer seats? I was going to the upick today to get some but now I'll hold off, I never heard there was an issue before.
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-09-2015, 05:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,233
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Fog light hid kit

I have 8k on my Tahoe and it sucks, not to mention I hate paying 80$ per bulb when they burn out. While HID look nice, to me it's not worth the hassle of the flashing oncoming traffic, and the added...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-08-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,249
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Show us your knob

These wil be painted as used as knobs. As soon as I have time.https://plus.google.com/100973888981348575476/posts/FGyLybyWwzC
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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 03-08-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,249
Posted By Eikonic
Show us your knob

Show your shifter knob, any custom knobs out there? I'll take a pic of my current one when I go outside later.
Forum: Midwestern Region 03-07-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,701
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Detroit autorama

No ones going? Bummer, I'll post pics if i find any wild Rangers there.
Forum: Midwestern Region 03-07-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,701
Posted By Eikonic
Detroit autorama

Anyone going? I'm headed there in about an hour or so.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-06-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,410
Posted By Eikonic
Re: hydrolocked my 3.0, any hope?

Must have missed that part. That'sucks prob washed the bearings.
Time for that v8 swap...
Forum: General Tech 03-06-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,018
Posted By Eikonic
Re: Towing a Miata with a 4x2 3.0 Manual?

I tow all kinds of crap wih my bumper hitch, boat, pop up camper. You shouldn't have a issue with towing a Miata. I wouldn't try and do 2/300 miles. And I got a 170k on the odo. But I would use tow...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-06-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,824
Posted By Eikonic
Re: squealing noise

Here's an old Skool trick.
Take your favorite bar soap, you know the kind you shower with, start the truck and apply the bar to the belt as it spins. The wax in the bar will coat the belt and quiet...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-06-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,410
Posted By Eikonic
Re: hydrolocked my 3.0, any hope?

I agree try this, a 4 foot drop would def trigger the switch to pop. Drain oil again to flush, unhook fuel rail prime the lines make sure you have good clean fuel flowing.
Forum: Lowered Suspension 03-05-2015, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By Eikonic
Re: What's Best Lowering option that doesn't effect load capacity ?

Imo, using the explorer rear end is one of the best ways to get rear end drop, your not using brackets since the spring perch is already reversed on the new axl. Your doing a disc brake upgrade at...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-04-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By Eikonic
Hello from south east Michigan

Hello, been lurking the forum for a while.
Owner of a 2000 3.0 standard cab 5 speed.. Getting ready to lower it with a 8.8 410 explorer rear end and 302 engine swap.
As an old guy (40) I enjoy...
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