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Forum: Suspension Tech 06-29-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By scrapmetal57
That's what I have antiseize for!

That's what I have antiseize for!
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-29-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By scrapmetal57
I had to replace all of my front suspension and...

I had to replace all of my front suspension and steering so I could pass inspection. They were all in rough shape anyways. I was planning on doing a build or how to thread when I'm done.


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Forum: Suspension Tech 06-29-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By scrapmetal57
They were really stuck. Many new England winters....

They were really stuck. Many new England winters. The other side wouldn't press out. We had to cut the LCA apart. I guess my method isn't foolproof.

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Forum: Suspension Tech 06-27-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By scrapmetal57
Easiest way to remove TBAR from LCA

Solution: 12 - Ton Press

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Forum: Suspension Tech 06-27-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: Camber kit install issues

Hey do you have any pictures of the gap you are talking about?
I am in the process of replacing all of my front suspension and steering components. I used the Raybestos camber bolt kit from...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-24-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: Rugged Ridge Manual Locking Hubs

If you can bear the horrific images:
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/members/scrapmetal57-albums-truck-rust.html
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-24-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: Rugged Ridge Manual Locking Hubs

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-24-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: Rugged Ridge Manual Locking Hubs

Well this was to see if anyone was interested, but it seems it would be in everyone's interest for me to just return them and get my money back.
So thanks for letting me know, but there isn't any...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-24-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
Im failing to see how I'm the one being a "...

Im failing to see how I'm the one being a " douche."
If you could find the cheap ones great, but you couldnt and now I have garbage in my sale thread.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-24-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
With $30 shipping. Which comes out to $183....

With $30 shipping. Which comes out to $183. Thanks for the concern your info is wrong.
There price lowered to $160.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-23-2013, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
Where?

Where?
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-16-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,064
Posted By scrapmetal57
For sale are Rugged Ridge Manual Locking Hubs ...

For sale are Rugged Ridge Manual Locking Hubs
Brand New in Box
Ranger had to be taken off the road due to rust, so i never had a chance to put them on. My loss your gain

$160 + shipping
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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-14-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,405
Posted By scrapmetal57
Well it wasn't my fault, it was who ever owned it...

Well it wasn't my fault, it was who ever owned it before. It just sucks to trash an almost perfect ranger. I guess this just reinforces the fact to wash your undercarriage!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-13-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,405
Posted By scrapmetal57
Sure why not?

Sure why not?
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-13-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,732
Posted By scrapmetal57
If you don't have anything helpful to say then...

If you don't have anything helpful to say then don't say it. I'm looking for advice, not to see who can write fuck the most times in a post. Go work on your truck and chill out. Jeeze
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-13-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,732
Posted By scrapmetal57
Ha the point is so I don't crash and die. A lick...

Ha the point is so I don't crash and die. A lick em stick em inspection isn't what I'm worried about
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-13-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,732
Posted By scrapmetal57
Angry Ranger End of Life?

My 1999 Ranger failed inspection because of rust rotting the frame. I am not currently in a position to replace the frame, or try to reinforce it (which would be a bandaid over a 3in hole through the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-13-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,405
Posted By scrapmetal57
Post Frame Rust/Rot - Let Ford Know!

If you have had issues with your Ranger frame rusting out, LET FORD KNOW! It would be great if they did a Tacoma-like frame recall, or gave financial consideration to replacing/fixing frames.
This...
Forum: Exterior Tech 05-07-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: New lights! Need mounting ideas!

So this is what I ended up doing with my first two lights:
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Forum: Exterior Tech 05-07-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: New lights! Need mounting ideas!

Well I have all the lights apart, and sandblasted.
For now I decided to mount two to the front. No behind the grill as I dont have the best one for it, and this way is going to be super easy. ...
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-24-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: New lights! Need mounting ideas!

No room for two? I figure I could go four on top and two behind the grill or something. Or i could always mount one under the steering wheel to light up my man parts whilst driving, and another on my...
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-24-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By scrapmetal57
Cool New lights! Need mounting ideas!

I promise I did some searching and didn't really see what I was looking for.
So thanks to craigslist I picked these up for $100:...
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-24-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,592
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: painting the underside of my truck

Don't forget to give your truck a good washing regularly
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-24-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,592
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: painting the underside of my truck

yeah, we had wire brushes and angle grinders for the big stuff, then washed it down, primed and painted it.
If I had POR-15 i would have used it, but it was not readily available and was more...
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-24-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,592
Posted By scrapmetal57
Re: painting the underside of my truck

My frame was really bad. I did this all over winter break and havent made a thread about it yet. Feel free to look at what I did. For a bit of background, I was getting the frame boxed in, and while...
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