Ranger with zero camber mod
Status: Extra info
Date: 30-Mar-2010
Comments: 42
Hey guys,
after seeing the showroom entry from member Zakspeed about this great suspension upgrade from RC Channel, I knew this was the last missing puzzle piece for my Custom Ranger. Simon was also a big help with sorting out some questions about the necessary mod of the motor cover to fit the kit. Thanks mate! :-)
The kit is complete to the last screw and very well made. It even comes with 4 ball bearings. The only flaw I could find was the very tight fit of the lower wishbone on the gear case. The parts are pretty heavy, but nevertheless the performance should be much better. I will never know, though...
First thing for me was etching the suspension parts with phosphoric acid and then adding some coats of automotive semi gloss black paint. I polished the upper links and the dogbones for a little bling. The aluminum rear cage is a perfect match and looks simply gorgeous. Again, very good fitment of the parts.
I'm really happy now and finally the weird camber of the Ranger is fixed!
Maybe they will make a live axle mod next? ;-)
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Custom SRB Ford Ranger Finished
Comments
Casper171072
This conversion looks absolutly fab have you run it yet, what are the advantages of this over the standard setup. After your previous advice I have gone for the same shock setup as you and this interests me now. Sorry to be such a copycat
Dante77
Hi Casper, the advantage is having a constant camber over the whole shock travel. The stock setup is a very simple swing axle, just like the old Volkswagen had.
scorcher-tec
hi
i have one of these kits on the way i am well looking forward to it arriving looks great in black, i too am interested what it runs like.
Tizer
You are making this one even better and better. This had got to be the best Ranger ever build!
metallifits
Looks really great, a true piece of Art !!!
Dante77
Thank you very much, guys! I'm afraid this one will never be run, so I can't say much about performance. But seeing it work so smoothly, I would say its a huge improvement!
homerboi
BaLING...BLING!!
swedishwiking
Who could have guessed that hopups of this quality would be made for a 30 years old toycar just a year ago? Looks so great, too bad I´ve spent all my money on a Super Champ just recently...
Powerbruiser
Straight into my favorites! great looking car with awesome parts. WOOW! Where do you have the tires from? (last picture)
Very nice!
Badboy
That has to be one of the most good lookin' Ranger here at TC!!!
Dante77
Thanks guys!
@Mattias: LOL
@Powerbruiser: Tires are from a Kyosho Datsun Stepside
Toykid
Very, very nice. Thanks for adding to the SIG.
JWeston
Stunning! ..and absolute proof of how excellent this Tamiya classic really is. I love the Ranger and this is the best custom I've seen.
pagedm_f350
Awesome looking Ranger, well done
davidr2007
By far the best Ranger I have seen. It all looks so mdern, yet it keeps its original styling. Really good work Pal.
zakspeed
So your glad you took the plunge and bought one eh ? I know what you mean about the tight arms - just needs a tadge more clearance. Turning into one mean looking truck
Dante77
Thanks again for all the nice comments! Simon, cheers! I had to file down some material off the arms. Now it works great. Maybe the Buggy Champ is a bit different?
stickerbod
Cracking Job! Looks very classy!
Leethal Driver
That is one sweet ride Christian. Top work.
slimmy
That thing looks so awesome. I gotta get one. I think it is best used on the ford srb. as the others are actually based on a vw. unlike the ranger. Nice work christian.
schnoobs
Great work, looks absolutly stunning.
Road Burner
Absolutely stunning model. The new rear suspension is just fabulous!
Crash Cramer
SO does anyone know if that awesome rear end could be fit to a Super Champ or does the single rear shock conflict??? I will have to buy one or two of these kits as they make the Ranger look exactly as it should have back then.
mongoose1983
Must be one of the prettiest Ford trucks I've seen here on TC. You gotta tell us Christian where have you got that super nice set of Dunlop tires
scollins
great job on this, very very nice!!!!!!
henrikw
super nice bling! guess that a lot of us would like an SRB like that. Now go run it
And like 'mongoose1983' said, where can we buy those Dunlop's
Dante77
Thanks fellas, you're great!
The Dunlops are from a vintage Kyosho nitro truck and I got them on eBay. They are pretty rare.
mr. Rallying
WOW! That looks superb!
Blacque Jacque
That's a great conversion. So good to see a Ranger with no rear camber. I know you don't plan to run it, but I would be very careful of the bare wires shorting on the motor cover :o
Swarm
Nicest Ranger I have seen .
Fantastic job mate well done simply awesome !!!
oldsterolli
WOW, that´s a tasty hopped up chassis, awesome !!!! The perfect Ranger !
thefonzzz
Wow, that's a lovely looking Ranger - the rear suspension upgrade is a terrific addition and suits the Ranger perfectly. I like the positive camber on the other SRBs. I'd like to know what shocks you're using..
Dante77
Thanks, everything you need to know about the shocks: [Click here]
Real Wild One
This is beautiful. Don't know anything about these but seeing this and what you've managed to achieve with it, I'll do my homework.
It's lovely, well done.
MetBoy
Christian, that just looks amazing! The whole car is just the best example of how things should be done! You should be very proud of this, and all your models! C..
Dante77
Thanks my friend! Hope you are well?
SRB Bloke
one word..... BEST RANGER I'VE SEEN EVER, EXCELLENT WORK GREAT COLOURS. oops that was more than one word... sorry!!
Dante77
Thanks mate!
slimmy
I agree with the bloke. Best one I've ever seen. And those tires look awesome on it. As does the RC channel rear suspension. I even got me one of those now. But don't have nothing to put it on. A project well done dante, Its surely a keeper forever. Ps. I think you should put one of those new tamiya ball diff's in it.
Dante77
Thanks again Mark! I have some SRB ball diffs, might as well put on in it!
Baggey
Incredible!!!! I think this has to be the most perfect ranger ive ever seen. Did you powder coat the metalwork black, the finish is outstanding. You even colour co-ordinated everything perfectley too, black silver blue. Love the tyres too, a great addition. I aswell agree with Steve that this is the best ranger ive ever seen. Awesome work bud!!!!!!!
Dante77
Thanks again mate!
I treated the metal with a phosphoric acid, then a coat of metal primer and 3 thin coats of satin Black automotive paint.
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