Project "PreRocker": Tech Articles & Info

Develop the Technology

Jul. 01, 1998 By Norm Lenhart

Top Secret

Latest Intelligence
"Whats New"

Join the Resistance
"Prerunner Mailing List"

Scan the Blueprints
"Project Overview"

Conspiracy Theories
"Glossary of Terms"

Develop the Technology
"Tech Articles & Info"

Examine the Evidence
"Product Reviews"

Black Ops
"Ranger Tips & Tricks"

Secret Spy Photos
"Photo Album"

Covert Industry Involvement
"Our Sponsors"

Infiltrate the Program
"Becoming a Sponsor"

Base of Operations
"Project Homepage"

Foutz Motorsports

Donahoe Racing
Enterprises

Stewart Raceworks

Protruck Racing
Organization

 

What makes a prerunner tick? What makes it trick? You'd like to know, & we'd like to show you! With in-depth articles, info, and guidance from the top names in the industry, you can follow along, as Project Pre-Rocker" evolves from "beast of burden" to "Beast Unleashed"!

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Special Features Books & Info The Basics
  • Weight Reduction & Distribution
  • Body Armor - It's there for a reason
  • Metal Fab. 101 - Tools & Materials
  • Fasteners - Grade 8 & Beyond
  • Determining Proper Spring Rates
Body / Interior
  • Fiberglass Fender Installation - Stock Truck
  • Fiberglass Fender Installation - Cage Mount
  • Fiberglass Bedside Installation - Cage Mount
  • Interior Modifications - Function Over Form
  • Seating - Cage mounting for Maximum Strength
  • Safety Harness - Mounting & Installation
  • Fresh Air System - Mounting & Installation
Electronics
  • Auxiliary lighting - Placement, Set-up & Installation
  • Dual Battery - Relocation & installation
  • Engine Conversion Wiring
  • Dashboard Electronics
Chassis / Suspension
  • Coilover Shocks - Selection & Spring Rates
  • Chassis Prep - Tubular Trickery
  • Polyurethane Cab Mounts - Installation
  • Full width TTB Installation - RaceFab Mfg.
  • Steering Geometry - Eliminate "Bump-Steer" With Extreme Prejudice
  • Rear Subframe - Design & Fabrication
  • Rear Subframe - Installation
  • Roll Cage - Construction / Installation
  • Pneumatic Bump Stop - Installation
  • Coilover 3-Link Suspension - Installation
  • Radiator / Trans Cooler - Relocation & Installation
  • Airflow - Ducting & Venting
  • Spare Tire Carrier- Mounting & Fabrication
  • Front / Rear Bumper - Fabrication & Installation
  • Fuel Cell Installation
  • Wheels & Tires - Picking the right tire for the purpose
Powertrain
  • Engine / Transmission / Transfer Case Swap
    Installing a 351/ C6 / Dana 20
  • Header / Exhaust Routing & Installation
  • Choosing the Proper Gear Ratio
  • Driveshaft Tech - Sizing, Measurement & Installation
  • TTB Axle prep - RaceFab Mfg.
  • Ford 9 in. - Full Width Axle Prep


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