# DragnDoor's 1998 Ranger
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [April 13, 2010, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441 "2010-04-13T04:21:04Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/21 "2010-04-20T13:31:22Z")
> [@Dyno: Shop cobalt broke 300wheel](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dyno-shop-cobalt-broke-300wheel/31200/5):
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> shit looks good mike,hit me up if you want a hand
Thanks broski. :thumbup
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### Author:  [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/22 "2010-04-20T13:47:19Z")
> [@Anyone have the hook up at West Herr?Looking to spend some serious coin.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-have-the-hook-up-at-west-herr-looking-to-spend-some-serious-coin/31107/16):
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> Got alot done this weekend. Z notched the from crossmember up 3 inches. If you dont know what that means… basicly you raise the front crossmember/motor mounts and front suspension mounts up 3 inches. That allows the center of the frame to lay out when the bags are empty, and gives the front crossmember & oil pan 1.5" or so clearance. it also drops the front suspension 3 more inches without changing the geometry or needing a new spindle. That was all re-welded and gusseted up, then 1/4" thick scab plate added on the side for a little reasurance strength.
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> We got the 2 rear side frame rails completed too. 2X4 box 3/16’s wall. **Ended up that the original fram was tweaked more than we though under the car, so its new frame rails from the trans crossmember back.** Tonight those will be welded in perm. The front suspension will be mocked back in place tonight after the arms get media blasted & cleaned.
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> Pics will be updated tonight or tomorrow on that progress.
Going through the pics and wasn’t reading the thread and I was like OH FUCK MAN HIS FRAME IS BENT TO SHIT. Glad to see I wasn’t the only one to pick up on it ahahaha. Thing was fucking tweaked. Looks like good work!!!
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [April 20, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/23 "2010-04-20T13:53:06Z")
Yeah at one point when he had only the frame on the floor, the pass side rear was on the ground and I could fit my cell phone standing up under the rail on the drivers side rear! lol thats why we only kept 3 feet of it original!
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/24 "2010-04-21T05:48:30Z")
KK doin work.
Basic frame finished. front end mocked back up and laid out. Notice the camber in the front, or better yet lack there of. This thing will go LOOOOW and keep the geometry nicely.
And here is an idea of what we are after. Like we said it will lay door. :thumbup
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### Author:  [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/25 "2010-04-21T06:41:07Z")
You should stretch the frame out while you’re at it. Make a 16’ bed :lol
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### Author:  [@Justin\_GSR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin_GSR)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/26 "2010-04-21T08:10:23Z")
> [@Wannabe racers @ Dunville (or.... more BS than your nose can stand)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wannabe-racers-dunville-or-more-bs-than-your-nose-can-stand/31221/50):
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> You should stretch the frame out while you’re at it. Make a 16’ bed :lol
agree
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### Author:  [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 8:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/27 "2010-04-21T08:12:59Z")
Put a flat bed on it and beef the suspension/frame/motor and make it so you can roll a car on the back while it’s laying door. Than raise it up to drive it, it will be the perfect lowered car tow rig
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/28 "2010-04-21T08:21:02Z")
That pooor 2.5l wouldnt like an extra 3Klbs+ to push around! lol and with the 16 foot bed, deal… the next project might be a king cab long bed fullsized cheby or something massive laid out. they look redic going down the road like that!
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### Author:  [@CRD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CRD)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/29 "2010-04-21T09:56:58Z")
we need to bag an 80’s van next. I think pedobear agrees with that
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/30 "2010-04-21T09:59:58Z")
> [@f/s 02 yamaha r6](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/f-s-02-yamaha-r6/31235/7):
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> we need to bag an 80’s van next. I think pedobear agrees with that
Yeah cause its hard for little kids to step that high up into the back of it! :thumbup
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### Author:  [@Turbo\_Diesel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Turbo_Diesel)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/31 "2010-04-21T20:03:04Z")
looking good ill be up saturday depending on what time i get back for the city or sunday to help out
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### Author:  [@mcflurry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mcflurry)
#### Post date: [April 21, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/32 "2010-04-21T20:20:37Z")
all i see is pedo bear chillen by the door :rofl… ive been lookin for a short bus for awhile to bag
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2010, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/33 "2010-04-26T06:02:20Z")
front steering rack clearance. Also welded in the front cups. they will be ground smooth and plasma cut a nice window on the top for bolt and air line access for the bags.
Bridge pieces were plasma cut out of a 3/16" sheet. 11" tall notch. With the frame laid out there is 3 inches of clearance over the top of the axle, so side to side will have lots of room, and when its laying frame if you hit a bump your axle wont slame into the notch.
Picture doesnt do the welds justice, The entire notch is stacked dimes. this was just one of them, and isnt the best ones I did.
We didnt get pictures yet, but late last night we welded in the two 1-1/2" dia 1/4 wall tubes for the upper notch bridge. Cut out the frame between the notches and put the rear end under it. Shit looks good.
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### Author:  [@CRD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CRD)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2010, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/34 "2010-06-06T07:41:39Z")
Pics updated click the link
> [@NYSpeed Track Day #2 - Friday August 3rd, 2007](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-track-day-2-friday-august-3rd-2007/26322/70):
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> _[**Click here for the PICS**](http://picasaweb.google.com/cdufel/Ranger)_
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### Author:  [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)
#### Post date: [June 6, 2010, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/35 "2010-06-06T09:40:12Z")
Frame looks really good man, I need to get back on mine.
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### Author:  [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2010, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/36 "2010-06-11T06:13:17Z")
Chassis is done.
Still need to cut out some cover plates for all the ends of the box steel and tube ends to weld in flush and grind smooth. that can be dont when we strip the chassis back down to flip and weld the bottom and prep for paint.
Floor is cut out
Body is laid over the frame.
Here is a shot at the rocker so far. Now keep in mind we are cutting out 3+ inches of that rocker right flush with the bottom of the door!
Needs more low. Rockers will be cut, boxed in for floor structure, and the bottoms plated with 3/16’s for skid protection. As it sits now, the front fenders tuck the center hub cap on the shop wheels! With the rest of the body drop, We think it will tuck front lug nuts, and maybe axle hub in the rear!
Ohh yeah, hood, is gunna need some work! lol
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### Author:  [@silveradoman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silveradoman)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2010, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/37 "2010-06-11T08:22:07Z")
siiiiiick…can’t wait to see more pics of this
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### Author:  [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2010, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/38 "2010-06-11T09:08:48Z")
damn.
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### Author:  [@mcflurry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mcflurry)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2010, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/39 "2010-06-11T11:15:12Z")
this bitch better lay door,fuck rocker!!!
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### Author:  [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)
#### Post date: [June 11, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dragndoors-1998-ranger/251441/40 "2010-06-11T12:31:52Z")
not gonna lie… kinda wanna do this to my ranger now :lol
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